Equaltab.biz

Technically, there is nothing malicious about Equaltab.biz. This homepage, along with the extension that comes with it, is there to improve your online experience by providing you the latest information on the weather in your location. Of course, there are a lot of applications that can provide you with this kind of data, and it is not clear why exactly you should choose Equaltab.biz. What’s more, computer security experts maintain that this extension is a potentially unwanted program. Therefore, if you did not intend to add this plug-in to your browser, it would be for the best if you removed Equaltab.biz right now.

The extension is intended only for the Chrome browser. Hence, if you use other browsers, the application should not affect your browsing experience. Nevertheless, other programs that enter the target system together with Equaltab.biz might get installed on your computer or added to a browser other than Chrome.

Now, why would we mention “other” programs? That is because the method of distribution suggests that Equaltab.biz seldom travels alone. After all, if users did not want to have this extension, but it is still there, it means it came through somewhere else than its official homepage, right?

And the most common distribution method applied by freeware programs is bundled downloads. Bundled downloads refer to practice when multiple applications are “bundled” together in one installer. Usually, those installer files are hosted at file-sharing sites, and users do not realize that they download more than just one program. So when you visit a third-party source to download something, you have to remember that you might get more than you bargained for. Bundling several programs together is a very common practice, and it is up to do to avoid the likes of Equaltab.biz when you download new freeware.

Of course, it is possible to avoid adding unwanted extensions even if they come bundled with freeware. For that, you should remain attentive when you install new programs. Installation wizards often carry information that notifies users about the additional services and apps. Normally, you just need to deselect the unwanted programs during the setup, and it should be about to avoid the likes of Equaltab.biz. Unfortunately, users often go through the installation automatically, thinking there is nothing to tweak. As a result, installers perform a number of changes on the system. And it is not surprising if you find some of them disturbing.

So what does Equaltab.biz do? The moment this extension is added to your browser, it changes your homepage, search engine, and new tab settings. Because of that, it might seem that you have been attacked by a browser hijacker, but that is not exactly true. In fact, before this extension performs these changes, it does inform you about it and ask for your permission. And if users go through the setup absent-mindedly, they automatically agree to these modifications.

Here you might say that there is nothing wrong with Equaltab.biz if the extension really provides you with the latest local weather information. Sure, the idea behind the extension might be quite good, but there are a lot of side effects that come along with it. First, Equaltab.biz will collect information on the websites you visit, and it will use that information to provide commercial content.

Since the app itself free of charge, it needs to generate financial profit somehow, and so it promotes third-party content. Unfortunately, the application cannot review the commercial content it promotes, and this opens a lot of opportunities for cyber criminals to exploit Equaltab.biz for malware distribution. Keeping such risks in mind, you have to see to it that you get rid of all the potential threats as soon as possible.

Thankfully, it is very easy to delete Equaltab.biz from your system. You just need to remove the extension via your browser’s settings menu. You will find the instructions for that below, and while you are at it, you should scan your computer with the SpyHunter free scanner because you can never know what other unwanted programs are hiding on your system.

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How to Remove Equaltab.biz

1. Open your Chrome browser.
2. Press Alt+F and click More tools on the drop-down menu.
3. Click Extensions and open the list.
4. Remove Equal Tab from the list.
5. Restart your browser.