What is ‘Wallpapers.myway’?
‘Wallpapers.myway’ is a browser extension, and it comes from MyWay. Once your browser is infected with this extension, it will change the default homepage and search engine of your web browser and then infect it with adware.
Proof:
The very first screen says that adding this extension can change your homepage and also the search engine of your browser.
Whereas no such thing is required to run a program.
Once it has successfully infected your computer with browser extension and aware then starts the real trouble. Now, your browser will start acting crazy.
Every time you go online, you would end up being redirected to a third-party website, or you would see advertisement banners on your screen either it would be of some discount coupons or some bogus security alerts.
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Should you be scared of adware?
Although an adware might not damage any files or Windows system, it will certainly annoy you with the regular notification and ad banner. As it is a malicious program and the longer it stays on a computer, the more it weakens the firewall of the computer making way for another malware...
How does ‘Wallpapers.myway’ extension install on a system?
- Social Clickjacking: Creators of such infections use online media such as Social Network and tempting advertisements to provoke or let us say in fooling the users to click on the ads, i.e., Update your flash player or win an iPhone.
- Spam emails: These hijackers can get into your computer through malicious email attachments and download links present the body of the mail.
This emails usually appear to be from a reputed organization, i.e., Banks and insurance companies.
- It can infect the computer through infected websites or malevolent websites.
- It can also trick you by fake security alert or system updates.
- Torrents & P2P File Sharing: Torrents and files shared on P2P networks have a high probability of being a carrier to such infections.
- It can also infect the computer through portable storage devices like USB stick, portable hard drive or through a disk.
- Bundling: The quickest and the most relaxed way of infecting a user’s PC with any malware is through freeware software’s, and in this case, the user is equally responsible for authorizing the installation of such malicious program without reading the terms and conditions. Unfortunately, some freeware programs do not uncover that a malicious program will also be installed with it.
Common symptoms of ‘Wallpapers.myway’ extension include
- Unstable behavior of the browser, i.e., frequent crashes.
- Default home page and the search engine of the browser is changed to http://wallpapers.myway.com/index.jhtml
- Poor system performance, slow response time as the advertisement would pop out of nowhere on the screen even when the browser is disabled.
- Slow internet browsing speed or internet would stop unexpectedly.
- New icons are added or suspicious programs appear on the desktop screen out of nowhere.
- Certain system setting and browser settings are disabled or changed.
- New tabs open in browser to display ads or search results would always end up with displaying advertisement banners.
Recommended steps while installing any program
While installing a freeware software or a freeware game make sure you go through the license agreement section and read all the terms and conditions.
And If reading the complete terms and condition is too much then while installing the freeware application if the installation offers you “custom and automatic installation.”
It is always recommended that you go with the custom process as this would disclose the other programs that might get installed along with it.
If you see any additional add-ons or toolbars checked, then remember to uncheck them this would avoid the installation of the browser extension, browser hijacker or adware.
Step-by-step instructions to remove any suspicious program installed by ‘Wallpapers.myway’
- Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc simultaneously. This will get you the Windows Task Manager.
Here, make sure that you are looking into the application tab and now search for ‘Wallpapers’. If present, then select it and click on End Task.
- Now you can close the Task Manager.
- Now, we need to open Control Panel from the start menu or by holding Windows key + R key at the same time.
This would bring up the “RUN” box now in this box you need to type control and hit ok.
- Here, in the Control Panel click on Add/Remove program.
- This will show the list of all the installed programs.
- Look for the programs you find suspicious or don’t recognize and uninstall them.
Follow the steps below to uninstall ‘Wallpapers.myway’ extension
1. Click on the Customize and control menu icon at the top right corner of Google Chrome.
2. Select "More tools" from the menu.
3. Select "Extensions" from the side menu.
4. Click the remove button next to the extension you wish to remove.
5. It will confirm again, click “remove” and the extension is finally out of the system.
Now that we have successfully eliminated the malicious browser extension, we need to create a robust firewall to avoid any such thing that makes our system and privacy vulnerable to various online threats.
1. Click on the “menu” button at the top right corner.
2. Select “Add-ons” from the menu.
3. Click the “Remove” button next to the extension you wish to get rid of.
Now that we have successfully eliminated the malicious browser extension, we need to create a robust firewall to avoid any such thing that makes our system and privacy vulnerable to various online threats.
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Tips to Prevent virus and malware from Infecting Your System:
- Enable your popup blocker: Pop-ups and ads on the websites are the most adoptable tactic used by cybercriminals or developers with the core intention to spread malicious programs.
So, avoid clicking uncertain sites, software offers, pop-ups etc. and Install a powerful ad- blocker for Chrome, Mozilla, and IE
- Keep your Windows Updated: To avoid such infections, we recommend that you should always keep your system updated through automatic windows update.By doing this you can keep your device free from virus.According to the survey, outdated/older versions of Windows operating system are an easy target.
- Third-party installation: Try to avoid freeware download websites as they usually install bundled of software with any installer or stub file.
- Regular Backup: Regular and periodical backup helps you to keep your data safe in case the system is infected by any kind of virus or any other infection.Thus always backup important files regularly on a cloud drive or an external hard drive.
- Always have an Anti-Virus: Precaution is better than cure. We recommend that you install an antivirus like ITL Total Security or a good Malware Removal Tool like Download Virus RemovalTool
