MaxSearch Browser Extension Virus Removal Guide
MaxSearch is an extension that falls in the category of browser hijacker. It installs without user consent and starts redirecting search queries to boyu.com.tr and similar malicious search engines. This creates discomfort for users, and may also be a source of phishing risk. In this video, I explain how to remove MaxSearch extension for good.
0:00 Intro
0:28 What is MaxSearch extension?
0:56 How to Remove?
1:10 Run a Full Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware
1:31 Run a Scan With Loaris
1:57 How do they spread?
2:31 Symptoms of a Malicious Extension
2:57 Phishing Risks
3:24 Manual Removal of unwanted extensions
4:03 Potential Problems
4:27 Click "Clean Now" to remove the detected malware
Registry key to check:
Computer\HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Google\Chrome
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