Netmahal.com

Netmahal.com is not a new browser hijacker, but it continues terrorizing Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer users. According to our information, this threat was first found in 2013, and it is still added to malicious software bundles. Software bundling is the method that is usually used for the distribution of browser hijackers like this one. We have found that PortalSepeti.com, Navegaki.com.br, and similar browser hijackers – whose removal we have discussed in the past – are spread using the same method. Unfortunately, software bundling is very dangerous, because even the least dangerous programs could come packaged with malware. Even though you must remove Netmahal.com from your PC, you must not underestimate the programs installed along with this hijacker.

Browser hijackers are programs that take over browsers without permission. In some cases, the suspicious Netmahal.com could be installed without your permission as well, which is why we suggest removing this search tool as a hijacker. Unfortunately, those users who install Netmahal.com themselves are more difficult to convince that this search provider is unreliable. Even if this search tool was not installed without permission, there are a few reasons why it is wise to remove it from your browsers. The first, and most obvious, reason is the advertising it supports. If you do not delete Netmahal.com, it will introduce you to banners and pop-up ads every time you browse the web. This can be dangerous.

Netmahal.com is a Turkish browser hijacker created by NAVIGATION NETWORK CO, which is why it is not surprising that the interface and the ads are presented in this language as well. Besides promoting ads, Netmahal.com can also interfere with your browsing. Users, who do not remove this hijacker and, instead, proceed using it as a regular search provider, might face sponsored search results. Clicking on any kind of third-party content associated with Netmahal.com is very dangerous, because the parties associated with this search tool are undisclosed. For all you know, the ads could be presented by cyber criminals, in which case, you need to remove these ads to avoid additional malware and scams.

Tracking cookies is another thing that you need to beware of. If you do not rush to delete Netmahal.com-associated tracking cookies, they could be used to record information about you and your virtual activity. Our researchers did not find information about these cookies collecting private/sensitive data, but it is impossible to say if they could not be updated to spy on you in a more intrusive manner later on. After all, if you delete these cookies, you will have one less thing to worry about. Of course, this does not mean that you will not need to remove Netmahal.com from your web browsers.

Even though Netmahal.com can be a dangerous threat, its removal, surprisingly, is not so complicated. We have found that it should be enough to replace the undesirable search tools to delete Netmahal.com successfully. Of course, you need to be as careful as possible, which is why using a malware scanner is extremely important. It is most important to use this tool to learn if you have removed Netmahal.com files, and if you do not need to delete other infections. If other threats are discovered, install an automated malware remover that will get rid of them for you.

Netmahal.com Removal

Remove from Google Chrome:

1. Launch Chrome and simultaneously tap Alt+F.
2. Select Settings to manage undesirable search tools.
3. Under On Startup select Open a specific page or set of pages.
4. Click Set pages and edit/delete the undesirable URL. Click OK.
5. Under Appearance select Show Home button.
6. Click Change and edit/delete the undesirable URL. Click OK.
7. Move to Search and click Manage search engines…
8. Set (Make default) a new preferred search provider.
9. Remove (click X) the undesirable search provider. Click Done.

Remove from Internet Explorer:

1. Launch IE and simultaneously tap Alt+T.
2. Select Manage Add-ons and go to Search Providers.
3. Set (Set as default) a new preferred search provider.
4. Remove the undesirable search provider and click Close.
5. Tap Alt+T again and select Internet Options.
6. Click the General tab and find the Home Page section.
7. Edit/delete the undesirable URL and click OK.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox:

1. Launch Firefox and find the Firefox search box.
2. Click the Search icon to open a drop-down menu.
3. Select Manage Search Engines…
4. Remove the undesirable default search provider. Click OK.
5. Simultaneously tap Alt+T and select Options.
6. Click the General tab and find the Home Page section.
7. Edit/delete the undesirable URL and click OK.