Descriptive Note on Browser Bleach
Recently team of malware researchers have added a new term in the list of Potentially Unwanted Program called Browser Bleach. This program comes from Browserbleach.com which is promoted by it's creator as a very helpful application that claims to help web surfers to clean their browsing history easily. It claims to enable users for easy access to privacy related settings in browser and help them to delete the tracking cookies and clear the cache of Internet. Such a program is available to download on it's official page and Chrome's web store, Chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/browser-bleach/iejimcobeofncpahebccbpdbjjijpcoi. Before getting complete details about this program, see how the homepage of Browser Bleach looks like :
More Information Related To Browser Bleach
Browser Bleach program usually ask users to change their privacy related settings, modify their new tab settings and Internet search history. It mainly forced Chrome browser to load an offline page on new tab and adds the quick commands in order to open incognito windows, delete tracking cookies, delete browsing history and clear the cache. Such a program comes with the integrated Yahoo search domain. It is promoted as a really helpful application but according to security analysts it is unwanted for Windows System. It might help you to clean your cookies but being developed by Polarity, it tracks your Internet activities and collects your all personal data. To keep PC safe for long time, you must delete Browser Bleach from your PC immediately.
Negative Traits of Browser Bleach
- Makes unexpected alteration on browsers homepage and default search engine.
- Bombards users screen with endless irritating ads.
- Hampers surfing experience by redirecting users to untrusted domain.
- Degrades Computer as well as Internet performance speed.
- Prevents affected users from accessing web normally etc.
Dispersal Method of Browser Bleach
Browser Bleach has official site and Chrome's web store from which it can be easily downloaded by users but most of the cases it travels via bundling method. It proliferates inside PC silently without user's permission. Hackers often attached it's extension as an additional component of third-party software. While installing any software, users must choose Advanced or Custom installation option instead of Standard/Default one. These option allows users to deselect all unknown program and avoid them from getting installed. By changing some simple habits in your day-to-day life, you can easily avoid your Computer from attack of Browser Bleach or other potentially unwanted program.
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Step:1 Remove Browser Bleach or any Suspicious Program from Control Panel resulting in Pop-ups
- Click on Start and in Menu, Select Control Panel.
- In Control Panel, Search for Browser Bleach or any suspicious program
- Once found, Click to Uninstall Browser Bleach or related program from list of Programs
- However, if you are not sure do not Uninstall it as this will remove it permanently from the system.
Step:2 How to Reset Google Chrome to Remove Browser Bleach
- Open Google Chrome browser on your PC
- On the top right corner of the browser you will see 3 stripes option, click on it.
- After that click on Settings from the list of menus available on chrome’s panel.
- At the end of the page, a button is available with option to “Reset settings”.
- Click on the button and get rid of Browser Bleach from your Google Chrome.
How to Reset Mozilla Firefox to Uninstall Browser Bleach
- Open Mozilla Firefox web browser and click on the options icon with 3 stripes sign and also click on help option with (?) mark.
- Now click on “Troubleshooting Information” from the given list.
- Within the upper right corner of the next window you can find “Refresh Firefox” button, click on it.
- To reset your Mozilla Firefox browser simply click on “Refresh Firefox” button again, after which all unwanted changes made by Browser Bleach will be removed automatically.
Steps to Reset Internet Explorer to Get Rid of Browser Bleach
- You need to close all Internet Explorer windows which are currently working or open.
- Now open Internet Explorer again and click on Tools button, with wrench icon.
- Go to the menu and click on Internet Options.
- A dialogue box will appear, then click on Advanced tab on it.
- Saying Reset Internet Explorer Settings, click on Reset again.
- When IE applied the default settings then, click on Close. And then click OK.
Restart the PC is a must for taking effect on all the changes you have made.
Step:3 How to Protect your PC from Browser Bleach in Near Future
Steps to Turn On Safe Browsing Features
Internet Explorer: Activate SmartScreen Filter against Browser Bleach
- This can be done on IE Versions 8 and 9. It mailnly helps in detecting Browser Bleach while browsing
- Launch IE
- Choose Tools in IE 9. If you are using IE 8, Find Safety option in Menu
- Now Select SmartScreen Filter and opt for Turn on SmartScreen Filter
- Once done, Restart IE
How to Enable Phishing and Browser Bleach Protection on Google Chrome
- Click on Google Chrome browser
- Select Customize and Control Google Chrome (3-Bar Icon)
- Now Choose Settings from the option
- In the Settings Option, Click on Show advanced Settings which can be found at the bottom of the Setup
- Select Privacy Section and click on Enable Phishing and Malware Protection
- Now Restart Chrome, this will keep your browser safe from Browser Bleach
How to Block Browser Bleach Attack and Web Forgeries
- Click to Load Mozilla Firefox
- Press on Tools on Top Menu and Select options
- Choose Security and enable check mark on following
- warn me when some site installs add-ons
- Block reported Web forgeries
- Block reported attack Sites
If still Browser Bleach exists on your system, Scan your PC to detect and Get Rid of it
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