Minecraft New Tab

It hijacks your browser (AKA Browser Hijacker) with a forced redirect to https://addiyos.com/ - Which you will notice is not listed as something it will do in the extension's description. I adore Minecraft & that's why I originally downloaded but forcing a redirect is NOT acceptable. I advise everyone to read this before you download this extension & download at your own risk. https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/7805-default-search-net-virus Considering all of the info the dev listed in the extension's overview, one would believe they would have mentioned the required & unable to be changed browser redirect as well. Not leave it Chrome's required "everything that will change when you download this extension" checklist when users download this extension. In fact, DEV will you please explain to everyone why a browser redirect is REQUIRED for this extension to work & why there is ABSOLUTELY NO WAY TO CHANGE the browser setting at all please. (I typed in CAPS so hopefully my review will get someone's attention before their info is stolen) I personally see no reason why this extension would be dependent upon a browser redirect. To everyone, please be safe & check out this info before you download.. https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/7805-default-search-net-virus Here's info from the site for those that want a quick scan.. Threat Summary: Name: Default-search.net browser hijacker Threat: Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab Symptoms: Manipulated Internet browser(s) settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). User's are forced to visit hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines. Distribution methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. Damage Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites. Malware Removal (Windows) To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Malwarebytes "default-search.net website *****https://addiyos.com IS THE DEFAULT IN THIS CASE***** is promoted using browser hijackers that infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. After successful installation, this adware modifies browser settings by assigning the homepage and default search engine fields to default-search.net At time of research, this website redirected to yahoo.com causing no security issues, however, creators of this browser hijacker have control over these redirects and are able to change them to other locations at any time. Having adware such as this installed on your Internet browsers can result in serious malware and virus infections. Common sources of browser hijackers are free software download websites that employ 'download clients' - small programs used to manage the process of free software download and to monetize these freeware downloads by offering installation of various advertised browser extensions." "Today, most free software download websites (including download.com, softonic.com, soft32.com, etc.) employ small programs called 'download clients', and therefore, Internet users should be attentive when downloading free software. As well as unwanted redirects, the default-search.net browser hijacker also tracks users' Internet browsing activity by recording IP addresses, browser types and versions, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), cookie information, and webpages visited. This behavior can lead to serious privacy issues or identity theft. Reckless freeware download can result in installation of various free browser plug-ins leading to unwanted ads and browser redirects. Note that default-search.net, as a web search engine, is completely useless, since all it does is redirects users to search.yahoo.com. In other words, it does not generate any results by itself and thus becomes irrelevant." I've had situations like this happen before & they are no picnic. Don't let it be you.

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