iStream.link

Changes within your web browser might seem refreshing at first, but you should always be sure that they have a positive effect on your overall experience of the web. In some cases, changes might be made in an unauthorized manner since they could be triggered by a devious application. One program that is capable of that goes by the name of iStream.link, which has been classified as yet another browser hijacker. Internet users in the North American region must be extra aware of it since our research has discovered that this hijacker has spiked in popularity in that particular area. If you ever happen to encounter it, make sure not to download or install it as it will ruin your online experience in various ways. In an unfortunate case that you already have this hijacker up and running on your PC, do not waste your time and conduct its complete removal as soon as possible. This is critical since in addition to being annoying it could prove to be quite detrimental to your PC. Read the rest of our report to find out why the complete removal of iStream.link is critical.

As many other browser hijackers that are roaming the web these days iStream.link will start its invasive functionality as soon as it successfully enters your operating system. The overall functionality of this hijacker is not too complicated. Upon intrusion it will make a few fundamental changes to your default web browser without any notification; it will alter you default home page and search engine. While these changes might seem benign at first, you must understand how they affect your overall web browsing experience. For as long as this hijacker is fully functional on your computer, you will not be able to start your online sessions on a site that you are used to since you will be forced to start them on a newly appointed third-party site. In addition to that, you will have to use a newly set search engine instead of the one you would prefer whether you like it or not. It goes without saying that these changes will make surfing the web the way you are used to an impossibility. If you are keen on restoring your web browser's default settings, you will need to delete every single bit of iStream.link; if you fail to do so, the changes will remain intact, and they will continue to bother you.

While the invasive and annoying features of iStream.link should be more than enough to convince you that the removal of it is critical, you must also be informed about potential dangers linked to this hijacker. Upon further investigation, it has been found out that using the newly appointed search engine might prove to be detrimental. This is so because it could turn out to present you with search results that might be hosting redirect links. Clicking on such a link is a huge risk because you could end up on unknown third-party websites. Some of those websites could turn out to be potentially dangerous. For instance, there is a possibility that you might end up on a web page with an active arbitrary code execution exploit, meaning that you might infect your PC by just entering such a site. In other cases, you could be taken to fake online stores which are crafted by cyber criminals for one purpose only - to steal your credit card data. It should be more than obvious that entering any of such websites could have devastating outcomes. Do not take any risk by running iStream.link on your personal computer and make sure to remove it as soon as it is found fully functioning on your personal computer.

The complete removal of iStream.link is a must if you think of yourself a security conscious user. Do not rush the removal procedure since a single mistake could mean that the browser hijacker in question was not removed from your personal computer. Finding yourself in such a situation could have unwanted outcomes because just a few traces of it could be used to initiate a silent restoration procedure. To avoid this, make sure to execute an in-depth analysis of your personal computer for potential traces associated with it. If you find both the manual removal and analysis too complicated, make sure to terminate iStream.link with a reliable antimalware tool.

How to remove iStream.link from your operating system

Google Chrome

1. Open your File Explorer.
2. Go to C:\Users\(your username)\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default.
3. Now select and delete files called Preferences, Secure Preferences, and Web Data.
4. In the same folder locate and remove a folder called ankbjoegpoblfokemgkpakfdpgnefepl.

Internet Explorer

1. Open your web browser.
2. Click the Menu button and select Internet Options.
3. Select the Advanced tab and click Reset.
4. Check Delete personal settings and then click the Reset button.
5. Click Close.

Mozilla Firefox

1. Launch your web browser.
2. Select the Menu button and click the question mark icon at the bottom.
3. Select Troubleshooting Information.
4. Click Refresh Firefox.
5. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm your choice.