Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension

Just like Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension title suggests it is a Google Chrome extension, but what you might not be aware of is that it is also a potentially unwanted program. It may not act maliciously, but according to our researchers, it could introduce the user to possibly dangerous content. Not to mention the way it might modify user’s browser preferences and display search results could appear to be quite annoying. For anyone who would like to find out more about this potentially unwanted program, we recommend reading the rest of this report. However, if you have already made up your mind and are determined to erase Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension from your computer, we can suggest the deletion instructions available below the article instead.

To begin with, it might be useful if we explain how this suspicious application could appear on one’s browser. One of the ways to receive the potentially unwanted program is to download it from a website called ziplp.4newtab.com. Our researchers confirm it is the official Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension website. Besides it, the extension might be spread with bundled software installers or unreliable pop-up advertisements as well. Thus, if you have no idea when and how this application settled in, it is entirely possible you allowed it to be installed unknowingly. Not to repeat same mistakes we advise being more attentive while interacting with doubtful pop-ups, especially if they suggest any software. Plus, it would be a smart idea always to pick advanced installation settings and review the given conditions carefully, so you would not overlook unwanted suggestions, etc.

During Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension’s installation, the browser’s homepage should be replaced with 4newtab.com/zip. This may look like any other search engine, but it is advisable to be more careful with it. Apparently, it might be using a modified Yahoo Search version, and as a consequence, there is a possibility the results could be modified by the potentially unwanted program to inject advertising content from its third-party partners. Sadly, the application’s creators claim they do not take any responsibility for third-party products or services. It might mean there are no guarantees such content cannot be possibly dangerous or even malicious. For example, if the search engine would show users unreliable advertising content, some of it could promote adware, other potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers, or even malware. Naturally, we do not think it is a good idea to take any risks for such a doubtful tool when you can surf the Internet with legitimate search engines like Google, Yahoo, and other.

Furthermore, we discovered that once installed Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension might suggest you add another browser extension known as Search 4newtab. Our researchers report this new add-on might again change user’s homepage with a search engine called blpsearch.com. We came across this search engine some time ago and based on what we have learned about it back then it does not look like a very reliable search tool either, so if it appeared on your browser, we advise being extra careful. On the other hand, why waste time with suspicious tools like Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension or Search 4newtab when you can just get rid of them and if your computer’s safety is more important to you this is exactly what we recommend doing.

Users who decide they do not want to have the potentially unwanted program on their browser anymore can get rid of it manually. To complete this task, you would need to simply access Google Chrome’s settings and go to the Extensions menu. There you should find Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension listed somewhere among other add-ons and to remove it you should select it and press the deletion button mentioned in the instructions located below this text. In case you want to check the computer and see if there are no other potentially dangerous threats you could use a reliable antimalware tool instead. This way you could erase the unwanted extension along with other possible detections at the same time.

Erase Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension

1. Launch the browser.
2. Press ALT+F and navigate to Settings.
3. Select More tools and click on Extensions.
4. Find Zip4NewTab Chrome Extension.
5. Click the trash bin button located next to it.
6. Select Remove to delete it.
7. Close the browser.