Worldwide Clock Extension

The Worldwide Clock Extension was discovered being promoted by dubious websites. This browser extension offers users the ability to display clocks from chosen time zones directly on the browser's homepage. This could undoubtedly be an appealing feature for people who follow events from different countries or work in international teams with members from various time zones. Unfortunately, a closer inspection of the Worldwide Clock Extension has revealed that the application is yet another intrusive browser hijacker. In this case, users will experience browser redirects to an unfamiliar address - 'search.worldwideclockextension.com.'

More Details about the Worldwide Clock Extension Browser Hijacker

Once the Worldwide Clock Extension is installed, its effects are likely to be immediately visible in the browser. The default search engine, new tab/window, and homepage settings will all be changed to search.worldwideclockextension.com. Intrusive applications of this type often prevent users from making further changes to the browser's settings. As a result, users will be redirected to the fake search engine whenever they enter a search query into the URL bar or open a new tab. The promoted artificial search engine cannot generate its own search results, so it further redirects users to legitimate ones. In this case, the final search results were taken from Bing (bing.com), but this could change depending on factors such as the user geolocation.

Browser hijacking software like the Worldwide Clock Extension is also notorious for often having the ability to spy on users' browsing activity and collect data such as URLs visited, Web pages viewed, search queries typed, personally identifiable details, usernames/passwords and finance-related information. This data can then be sold to third parties or exploited in other ways.

Common Signs of a Browser Hijacker Activity

The most obvious sign of a browser hijacker is an unwanted change to your default homepage or new tab page. Suppose it suddenly looks different than usual, with unfamiliar advertisements or links to suspicious sites. In that case, there's a chance that a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) has managed to sneak its way onto your device. Browser hijackers also may change your default search engine without your consent. Try running a search - if it displays results from an unknown source, your search engines were likely changed without your permission.