Threat Database Browser Hijackers Vshare.toolbarhome.com

Vshare.toolbarhome.com

By Domesticus in Browser Hijackers

The Vshare.toolbarhome.com website is associated with a common web browser plugin used for VOD broadcasting. The Vshare.toolbarhome.com website and its associated plugin and toolbar are not malicious, but installing them without being careful can lead to causing browser redirects that most computer users will find annoying and unwanted. These redirects to the Vshare.toolbarhome.com website occur in both Mozilla Firefox and Internet Explorer web browsers that contain the vShare plugin. Most of the time, Vshare.toolbarhome.com redirects can be stopped by deleting the plugin responsible for the redirections. However, since this plugin also makes several system changes in order to cause these redirects to the Vshare.toolbarhome.com website, ESG Security researchers recommend using a security application in order to ensure that these system changes have been reversed and that all components associated with Vshare.toolbarhome.com redirects are completely removed.

An Overview of Vshare.toolbarhome.com Redirects

Basically, the Vshare.toolbarhome.com website is marketed as an optional component in the vShare plugin installation. Most computer users will install vShare when they need to view a video that requires this plugin in order to function. While the vShare plugin does give computer users the ability to avoid this "feature", Vshare.toolbarhome.com is set to opt in automatically. Because of this, breezing through the installation process without paying attention can result in unwanted and unexpected redirects to the Vshare.toolbarhome.com website. These redirects will occur after attempting to access a search engine or after entering an address into the web browser's address bar. It is also important to note that various versions of vShare may also disable other toolbars already installed.

Vshare.toolbarhome.com redirects are only part of recent versions of the vShare plugin and are not included in previous versions of this add-on. ESG malware researchers have found no reason to suspect foul play and you can be sure that vShare and Vshare.toolbarhome.com will not endanger your computer system or private information in any way. However, these unwanted browser redirects can undoubtedly be annoying. ESG security analysts recommend reinstalling the vShare plugin and making sure to click on the appropriate configuration options to ensure that it does not cause Vshare.toolbarhome.com redirects after being installed. Before reinstalling vShare, ESG security researchers also recommend using a reliable anti-malware scanner that detects vShare plugin's redirections to ensure that all components of the previous installation have been removed, and its system changes have been reversed.

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