Fix Google redirecting virus |
Google redirecting virus may also execute other malicious functions. It can capture your keystrokes by installing stealthy keylogger trojan and forward your private and financial information stored on your hard drive. The Google redirecting virus is exceedingly difficult to get rid of because it uses a powerful encryption method to make its detection and removal harder. As the unwanted redirects primarily occur when you click on Google result links, you may think that the virus is on the search engine’s side, but the truth is that the redirect issue is actually caused by the virus on your computer.
You should not access or view any websites redirected by Google redirecting virus, the malicious sites (usually phony search engines) associated with the redirect virus are designed to entice you into assuming they are legit to get you clicking on dangerous links and deceptive advertisements. The browser hijacker poses a serious security and privacy threat and may interfere with your computer's overall operation. If you believe that you have been infected, we strongly suggest you to check your system for Google redirecting virus right away and get rid of it as soon as detected. In the event your system has any of the following problems we recommend that you scan your system for rootkits and viruses.
- Google search links directs to useless search sites when you try to click on the search results
- The desktop background has been replaced and you are unable to change it back
- You are blocked from accessing certain antivirus websites
- The computer is being really slow and hangs during the Windows boot
- Your start page keeps changing to a malicious sites (whether you are using Chrome, FireFox, Safari or any other web browser)
- Someone is sending spam emails to all your contacts in your email address book without your approval or knowledge