How To Remove Extensions.netassistant Redirect
Extensions.netassistant redirect is actually caused by a search redirect virus (or browser hijacker) that redirects Web users' search queries. The redirect virus is usually downloaded and activated on your computer through a browser exploit. After infecting the computer, the virus will modify your system files and alter values in the registry. This will result that when visitors type in keywords on Google.com or Yahoo.com, the results will be redirected to Extensions.netassistant or other unrelated pages. Extensions.netassistant related threats can be used to steal critical information and cause the system function to be severely degraded.
Possible symptoms may include:
- Disabled anti-virus software
- Captured personal information
- Unwanted browser toolbar
- Multiple pop-ups
- Browser loading slowly
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Technical Details
| Malware Specification |
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Redirection: |
Extensions.netassistant |
Also known as: |
Netassistant |
Paths: |
Not Available |
Possible causes: |
Search Engine Redirect Virus |
Short description: |
A search redirect virus is a malware that hijacks web browsers and redirects search engine links to webpages containing advertisements. The virus affects all search engines and is normally issued and distributed by a very malicious rootkit trojan.
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| Threat Levels |
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Risk level: |
High |
Distribution level: |
Medium |
Removal level: |
Hard |
Damage level: |
High |
Infected systems: |
MS Windows 7, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows XP, MS Windows Me, MS Windows 2000 |
| Other Redirects |
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Domain names and IP Numbers: |
Antispyis.com, Ak.imgfarm.com, Wepprotectionmicrosoft.com, Hugosearch.net, Protected.maxisoftwaremart.com, Rodyshop.com, Click2mix.info |
Related Search Keywords |
| browser gets redirected to other sites ..., i get redirected to advertisers ..., yahoo takes me to extensions.netassistant pages ..., whenever i search on google it will take me to ad sites ..., yahoo search takes me to extensions.netassistant and random ad sites ..., browser keep getting redirected to thrash ... |
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