Include-it.net

Include-it.net has been associated with a browser hijacker infection. Include-it.net redirects are caused by a browser toolbar that is marketed as a convenient way to carry out online searches and other tasks directly from the Web browser. In fact, what this browser toolbar does is force computer users to visit Include-it.net repeatedly in order to generate advertising revenue. There are many symptoms associated with Include-it.net's browser toolbar, the most visible and widely reported being the unauthorized changing of the victim's homepage and default search engine to Include-it.net. It is important to remember that many programs that are legitimate may be bundled with browser hijackers associated with Include-it.net as a way to generate revenue. However, ESG security analysts advise against installing these types of browser hijackers because they can cause various other problems on the infected computer.

The Many Problems Associated with Include-it.net

The main problem associated with Include-it.net is a prevalence of redirects to the Include-it.net website, usually occurring when the computer user visits an unrelated website, clicks on a link or enters an address into the Web browser's address bar. ESG security researchers recommend against carrying out searches using Include-it.net's search feature. The results will usually be unreliable and unrelated to the search terms, usually containing a large number of advertisements and links sponsored to generate affiliate marketing revenue. It is important to know that, despite their behavior, browser hijackers associated with Include-it.net are usually not entirely malicious and can be removed through normal means. They are usually characterized as PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) due to their unwanted effects on the infected computer.

Stopping the Annoying Include-it.net Redirects

Removing the browser hijacker infecting the victim's Web browser will stop Include-it.net redirects entirely. These types of browser hijackers can usually be removed using normal browser add-on removal procedures. However, the changes they make to your Web browser's settings may need to be reverted manually. Since Include-it.net redirects and their associated advertisements may expose your computer to malware, ESG security analysts advise the use of a strong, reliable anti-malware program that is fully up-to-date to scan your computer and remove all possible remnants of these kinds of infections. To prevent future infections, a combination of strong security software and safe browsing practices (such as staying away from unsafe websites and never downloading unknown files) is recommended.