Locked CHROME BROWSER (URL destination hijacker)

[JimmyD]

Im being plagued by a chrome browser destinatiion hijacker. Somehow, for the life of me i cannot find the source, its linked to only this sites url. Any othe site opens fine, without redirect. however, this is the odd part, it doesnt matter what computer if i use a google account, this url from that account activates the redirect code and sends me off to the dark areas of the web..... Now use same computer with any other browser...allgood.... delete chrome erase account , clear everything, all time cache, history, all personal data everything. reboot download from safe site or direct google doesnt matter, try and log on here, boom redirect. virus detects nothing, research says look for blank entry in html security apps, nothing all certificates valid..... STUMPED and ANNOYED.

 

[HappyCroc81]

if use chrome than try adguard from chrome webstore.

 

[Yash Dedhia]

Please try ublock origin its the best to stumble & block ads works fine for me everytime

 

[Uncle Mac]

Moved to here.. Has nothing to do will forum bug and issue..
What is your operating system

 

[Jerry_Xristos]

I am using adguard (extension in the browser) the last years and never had a problem it does the job.
Run malwarebytes and antispyware to clean your system (free version no need to buy them).
Are you using an AV?

 

[nuttz]

@JimmyD i have sent you a link pm that will explain exactly how to tackle the chrome redirect virus

 

[primord]

I disagree that this it not a site problem.
I encountered this EXACT same issue a week ago with firefox. Same exact persistent behavior, but the interesting part is rerouting over a VPN immediately solved the problem but turning it off redirect persisted. I mentioned this on another post asking about the malicious ad changes RECENTLY

No reboots, no virus or browser client issue... I confirmed issue with separate browser.. It was a persistent malicious cloudflare node takeover or something like that
My guess is the drastically seperate public IPs were routed to different site server-nodes hence the different behavior based on network location alone.

 

[L3GI0N5]

uBlock origin extension for firefox, works perfectly, also encountered this problem 2 weeks ago

 

[TooLittleToLate]

Hey mack, I got the same thing . they say it's some sort of xyz search browser hijacker. And he's right, it was only happening when I tried to come to this site, this is what google says. I just copy and Pasted from google, hope that's cool...
In many cases, a free software installer includes the optional adware or PUPs such as this hijacker. So, be very careful when you agree to install anything. The best way – is to choose a Custom, Advanced or Manual install option. Here reject all bundled software in which you are unsure or that causes even a slightest suspicion. The main thing you should remember, you do not need to install the bundled applications which you don’t trust!

Threat Summary​

Name	Searchnets.xyz
Type	redirect virus, search engine hijacker, PUP, browser hijacker, startpage hijacker
Affected Browser Settings	new tab page URL, search engine, homepage
Distribution	free applications installers, fake software updaters, dubious popup ads
Symptoms	You experience a large number of of unexpected popup windows. Webpage links reroute to web-sites different from what you expected. Your device starts automatically installing unwanted programs. Unwanted browser toolbar(s) Unexpected changes in your web browser like using a new default search engine.
Removal	Searchnets(dot)xyz removal guide

How to remove Searchnets.xyz (removal guidance)​

There are a simple manual guide below that will assist you to remove Searchnets.xyz from your Microsoft Windows device. The most effective solution to remove this browser hijacker is to follow the manual removal instructions and then run Zemana, MalwareBytes or Hitman Pro automatic tools (all are free). The manual method will assist to weaken this hijacker and the free malware removal tools will completely delete Searchnets.xyz and return the MS Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer and Google Chrome settings to default.

 

[nuttz]

remove direct links please @TooLittleToLate

 

[Yash Dedhia]

@TooLittleToLate hello please avoid putting outside links in your comment.. I have edited those thankyou.. Also thread has enough answers provided including ublock Origin & to avoid installing other applications that come bundled with freewares try Unchecky it wont let you proceed with Installation until unchecked the freewares.. Thanks everyone for ans.. Thread locked & Completed