WorldNews New Tab

If you are one of those people who like to be up-to-date when it comes to breaking news, WorldNews New Tab could sound like a useful browser extension for you, but it is not. In fact, it might be more detrimental to your operating system than beneficial for you. Therefore, we have categorized it as a PUP, a potentially unwanted program. The applications that fall into this category are usually not dangerous infections, but they still may display certain behaviors that make them unreliable or, at least, questionable. If you care about your virtual security, it is best for you not to keep such programs on your computer. Before long, you might be facing more severe security issues that only a powerful antimalware tool will be able to handle or, as a worst case scenario, a reinstallation of your Windows operating system. Removing WorldNews New Tab is recommended if you do not want to be introduced to potentially harmful third-party content and thus cause damage to your system.

WorldNews New Tab is only compatible with Google Chrome. Is it because this PUP has already been blacklisted by the other browsers? We cannot say for sure, but it is definitely strange. Only time will tell when Chrome realizes that it is not a fully reliable extension. This PUP can be installed directly from its official website at lp.inmind-news.com. But if you are not one of the “lucky” ones who actually found this website, there is a chance that your version came in a free software bundle. That is the other and more frequently used distribution method to spread this application on the Internet. But this version may hold some unpleasant “surprises” – malware infections. So, even if WorldNews New Tab itself would not be directly dangerous for your system, the programs it may travel with, well, they can definitely make some gaps on your security shield. That is why it is not enough to delete WorldNews New Tab, you also need to figure out whether there is any infection attacking your system right now. You can do that by using a reliable free online malware scanner.

You might wonder why it is worth developing a free extension. Well, the truth of the matter is that the creators do make money through third-party advertisements and links that users click on. But there is never guarantee that those are trustworthy at all. Therefore, it is possible to end up on unsafe websites that are operated by schemers, for example. That could result in a number of infections on your computer or even serious privacy breach by sharing your personal details with criminals who might be hiding behind legitimate-looking online shops. There are lots of ways how you can get scammed nowadays. Removing WorldNews New Tab helps you to avoid such exposure, but, at the same time, you need to stay away from unfamiliar or suspicious websites as well.

WorldNews New Tab uses Ask.com as its third-party search engine. In fact, this PUP sets a customized Ask.com page as your new tab. Besides the search box, you can find a bar of news thumbnails at the bottom of the page. This extension may modify your search results and that is where it can inject third-party ads and links. Do not use it to search the web if you do not want to risk landing on unreliable websites. Hopefully, you see now why we say that keeping this potentially unwanted program on your computer might have unfavorable consequences.

So, here is how you can get rid of WorldNews New Tab. It cannot get any simpler. You have to remove the extension from Google Chrome and that is all there is to it. However, this PUP may be the least of your worries. What about the malware infections that may have come with it on-board? Do you think they will just silently vanish into the ether? Of course, you know exactly that they need your attention right now, and that you need to act. Hesitation would simply cause more and more security issues for your system. Therefore, we recommend you the best solution, which is installing a trustworthy antimalware program. What could be more efficient than an up-to-date security tool?

How to remove WorldNews New Tab

Google Chrome

1. Simultaneously tap Alt+F and navigate to Settings.
2. Select Extensions in the left panel.
3. Select the unwanted extension.
4. Click on the recycle bin icon on the right.
5. Click Remove in the pop-up.