Sudden redirects to Onclickrev.com is not a normal browser’s activity
Onclickrev.com domain is related to an adware program which triggers redirects to various promotional websites. This potentially unwanted program (PUP) usually arrives in the form of a browser extension,[1] add-on, toolbar or other “useful” application in software bundles. The problem is that it might sneak inside without your knowledge.
Due to the sneaky distribution, the PUP is often referred to as an Onclickrev.com virus. However, it’s a harsh term to describe potentially unwanted app. This cyber threat cannot cause direct damage to your device. However, its appearance increases the risk of facing a more dangerous cyber attack.
- You can recognize this adware’s infection from these symptoms:
- redirects to http://onclickrev.com/afu.php?zoneid=1220488 and further rerouting to other commercial websites;
- the increased amount of ads and pop-ups when browsing the web;
- random text on websites turned into hyperlinks;
- altered homepage, search engine or/and new tab page.
This adware might also alter each of the browser’s settings on the targeted device. It mostly affects Windows users (including Windows 10). However, security experts from Poland[2] remind that Mac operating system is not immune to these cyber threats too.[3] Therefore, if you noticed suspicious activities on the browser, you should scan the device with FortectIntego or another anti-malware.
Onclickrev.com redirect issue is definitely annoying. The ad-supported app disturbs your browsing sessions and offers to visit unknown websites or tries to get clicks on the ads. Developers generate revenue from this activity and to get better results, they use various tracking technologies to collect information about users, including:
- browsing history;
- search queries;
- technical details about your computer, OS or web browser;
- clicked ads;
- time spent online;
- location.
Onclickrev.com removal is recommended not only for preventing the attack of targeted ads but also to protect your privacy. You can never be sure what tracking technologies this PUP might install. Thus, you might lose your account information or other sensitive data.
Our team has prepared manual guidelines how to remove Onclickrev.com virus. However, if the problem doesn’t stop or you want to speed up elimination process, you should obtain anti-malware tool and run a full system scan.
Be careful when installing freeware
Free programs that you can download online often include additional components which often cause problems after the installation. The Onclickrev.com hijack as well as infiltration of other PUPs is unexpected because users do not pay attention to software installation. Thus, we want to remind:
- to use Advanced/Custom installation and do not rely on Standard/Recommended settings;
- to read EULA and Terms of Use;
- to monitor installation wizard and unmark all pre-selected offered downloads.
Ways to stop Onclickrev.com redirects
As you already know, redirects are triggered by an adware program which resides somewhere on your computer. Therefore, you can follow Onclickrev.com removal instructions below and get rid of it bare-hands. However, adware might be tricky to eliminate, so if redirects do not stop, you should opt for the second method.
You can remove Onclickrev.com adware using various security programs. However, once the system scan is over, you should not forget to reset your browsers too.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Reset Internet Explorer
Remove dangerous add-ons:
- Open Internet Explorer, click on the Gear icon (IE menu) on the top-right corner of the browser
- Pick Manage Add-ons.
- You will see a Manage Add-ons window. Here, look for suspicious plugins. Click on these entries and select Disable.
Change your homepage if it was altered:
- Open IE and click on the Gear icon.
- Select Internet Options.
- In the General tab, delete the Home page address and replace it by your preferred one (for example, Google.com).
- Click Apply and then select OK.
Delete temporary files:
- Press on the Gear icon and select Internet Options.
- Under Browsing history, click Delete...
- Select relevant fields and press Delete.
Reset Internet Explorer:
- Click on Gear icon > Internet options and select Advanced tab.
- Select Reset.
- In the new window, check Delete personal settings and select Reset.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
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