Delta Chrome Toolbar
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| Threat Level: | 10 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 390 |
| First Seen: | July 12, 2013 |
| Last Seen: | May 8, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Delta Chrome Toolbar is an adware infection that is part of a browser hijacker infection. The Delta Chrome Toolbar is an intrusive Web browser extension that is used to force computer users to visit certain websites repeatedly. Even though the Delta Chrome Toolbar is not entirely malicious, the Delta Chrome Toolbar may be considerably irritating and is usually classified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) or as adware. Unfortunately, infections like the Delta Chrome Toolbar may continue to be active for a while because, at the moment, they are not considered entirely illegal. This is because, in most cases, computer users are capable of opting out of installing the Delta Chrome Toolbar, which is usually bundled with some kind of freeware or shareware application. Fortunately, it is usually possible to uninstall the Delta Chrome Toolbar and then remove the Delta Chrome Toolbar with the help of a reliable anti-malware program.
Why PC Users Should Avoid the Delta Chrome Toolbar
There are several reasons why the Delta Chrome Toolbar is considered an unwanted browser extension and, in fact, many go as far as to consider these kinds of infections as Trojans or other types of malware. The Delta Chrome Toolbar has been active since 2011 and has been responsible for numerous infections around the world. Some examples of problems associated with Delta Chrome Toolbar include the following:
- It may be difficult to remove the Delta Chrome Toolbar without the help of an anti-malware application or removal tool.
- The presence of the Delta Chrome Toolbar may often indicate that there is other malware on the victim's computer or that it may be exposed to malicious content.
- The Delta Chrome Toolbar may cause your computer to slow down, crash frequently and perform poorly.
- Apart from browser redirects, the Delta Chrome Toolbar may cause pop-up advertisements, fake error messages and the appearance of advertisements and sponsored links on legitimate websites.
- The Delta Chrome Toolbar is associated with components that may keep track of your online activity and your computer's settings. This information may then be sent to marketers in order to deliver advertisements and other unwanted content to your computer.
After uninstalling the Delta Chrome Toolbar, ESG security researchers advise using a strong anti-malware program to scan the infected computer. It is then advised to undo any unwanted changes made by Delta Chrome Toolbar to your Web browser and operating system settings.
URLs
Delta Chrome Toolbar may call the following URLs:
| https://search.search-b.com/search?q |
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