Browser hijacking is a potentially serious security issue. Browser hijackers also often make it impossible for you to use your browser normally, and can open up your computer to a host of additional infections. However, most hijackers are easy to spot once you know what to look for.

Here’s how to get rid of a browser hijacker manually on Windows:

1. On your desktop, click on the Windows logo in the lower left corner.
2. Search for Control Panel and open it.
3. Under Programs, click on Uninstall a program.
4. Choose any suspicious software and click Uninstall.

How to get rid of browser hijackers on an Android phone

1. Open the Settings menu or tap on the cog icon in the upper right corner of the notification bar.
2. Scroll down to Apps or use the built-in search function to search for Apps.
3. Check all your apps to locate the malicious one.
4. Tap on the app you want to delete.

Restoring the browser settings on Android can be done by clearing the application data….Remove Go2news.biz pop-up ads from UC Browser

1. Tap on the “Settings” app from your phone menu or home screen.
2. Tap on “Apps”.
3. Find and tap on UC Browser.
4. Tap “Storage”.
5. Tap “Manage Space”.
6. Tap “Clear all data”.
7. Confirm by tapping “Ok”.

Browser hijacking occurs when unwanted software on an internet browser alters the activity of the browser. Sometimes companies add small programs to browsers without permission from users. The makers of hijacking software range from computer and software manufacturers to hackers — or any combination of the three.

The most straightforward way to get rid of a browser hijacker is to uninstall it from your device. Of course, this depends on being able to identify the program, app, or add-on that’s causing the problems. Start with any software installed shortly before the issues started, or any other unknown programs that look suspicious.

Some browser hijackers (like the Ask toolbar) can be relatively benign, making only minor tweaks that are more irritating than dangerous. But even these can jam up your system with files that negatively impact your computer’s performance.

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads.

Its appearance suggests that Smart Search is legitimate and useful, however, this app is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted application (PUA).