Browser hijackers like Play-Bar.net modify the default homepage and search engine in all web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Opera, Internet Explorer, Safari, Edge,…).
This is performed in such a way that to recover your own chosen homepage becomes impossible. Some developers take measures in Windows’ registry so their own settings are reconfigured every time the system is restarted. Others prefer to remove options from the browsers’ settings, thus you won’t be able to configure your own homepage manually.
Browsing hijacking is a technique used to increase advertisement revenues, and to improve ratings on legitimate search engines like Google or Bing for certain websites.
Play-Bar.net can be quite resourceful to prevent its removal, therefore it’s a task only possible when using the proper tools.
The first time you’re directed towards Play-Bar.net you won’t notice anything out of the ordinary. The search engine has a proper visual look and it allows you to do Web, Images, Videos or News searches. Nevertheless, when you do use it you’ll start noticing among the results presented some links towards websites that can surely put you in even more danger. Consequently, if you’re currently being affected by Play-Bar.net our recommendation is to remove it as soon as possible.
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