MusicDiscoveryTab.com is the online address of a browser hijacker redirect. When you do a search will get you redirected to various websites. The redirect you will see going through the most is that of SafeFinder that is another browser hijacker. Both redirects will filter your searches. MusicDiscoveryTab.com can change the homepage, new tab and search engine of all browsers you own. To remove the hijacker and all of its files, you should read the whole article.
Threat Summary
| Name | MusicDiscoveryTab |
| Type | Browser Hijacker, PUP |
| Short Description | All browsers on your computer could be affected. The hijacker redirects you and filters your searches. |
| Symptoms | Browser settings which will be changed are the homepage, search engine and new tab. You could witness sponsored content and targeted advertisements when you browse. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages |
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MusicDiscoveryTab.com – Distribution
MusicDiscoveryTab.com has different distribution ways. Its software can get into your computer via third-party installations. Applications which are bundled with others or some that are freeware can distribute this hijacker to your computer. Setups like these usually have extra components for installation, by default. The hijacker could switch browser settings before you know it. To avoid installations of this sort is manageable if you find a Custom or an Advanced options menu in the setup.
MusicDiscoveryTab.com may use other methods to distribute its search engine around different browsers. One of the ways is through an extension located in the Google Chrome web store as seen above. Redirect links, plus advertisements are used for distribution, as well. Opening suspicious websites and clicking on banners, pop-ups and other types of ads is a common distribution method, too. This hijacker might distribute itself with the help of websites which are affiliated and partnered up with MusicDiscoveryTab.com. The following browsers could be affected: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari and Mozilla Firefox.
MusicDiscoveryTab.com – In Detail
MusicDiscoveryTab.com is the main domain of a browser hijacker redirect that has the same name – MusicDiscoveryTab. The name comes from its function which is to redirect to a different music artist every time you open a new tab window. You can see the search page of the hijacker in the below snapshot:
As viewed above, MusicDiscoveryTab.com will redirect you to its search page at “https://search.cubokit.com/?q=”. The search is simply a blank, white background with a search bar. That’s all there is to it, except the logo at the top of the tab, which looks exactly like the one of the SideCubes.com browser hijacker.
Your new tab page, homepage and search engine for the entirety of your browser applications will be altered and redirect you to different places. The hijacker might tweak the preferences of browsers, as well.
An extension related to the hijacker exists, and can be found on the Google Chrome web store among other places. There might be other extra components present on your computer system that can generate redirects and advertisements. Redirects can land you on suspicious websites or such that deliver third party content. Websites owners of those sites could be partnered or affiliated in more than one way with MusicDiscoveryTab.com.
This is what the browser extension does:
- Read and change your data on the websites you visit
- Read your browsing history
- Display notifications
- Communicate with cooperating websites
Your new tab will be changed to feed.musidiscoverytab.com as well as the homepage of the affected browser.
In the image seen up above, you can see the search results of MusicDiscoveryTab.com. You will be redirected to the search results page of Yahoo, but that is just scratching the surface. One step before ending up on that side of the redirect, you might notice that you go through a domain of SafeFinder, which is another browser hijacker. Ending up on a reputable search engine’s page with results is just a mere trick used by hijackers, to make people trust them.
MusicDiscoveryTab.com can obtain various sorts of information about you from your music preferences, through your search queries to your private information. The servers of this hijacker and these of SafeFinder are the ones gathering all that information. You could read more details about the Safe Finder hijacker redirect in the article found on our blog.
The search engine acquires everything you input with your search queries. If you are using the hijacker, next time think about the specifics you provide in searches, such as personal data. More redirects to other servers could exist, so you can never be sure on how many places your information ends up on. Thus, you should be wary with what you do with search bars. Read further to see what the privacy policy of SafeFinder says and what data the MusicDiscoveryTab.com website redirect collects from you.
MusicDiscoveryTab.com – Privacy Policy
The Privacy Policy of the MusicDiscoveryTab.com site can be found on “https://musicdiscoverytab.com/privacy.html” despite the main domain is not currently available. As search queries are filtered from the Safe Finder browser, redirect its policy applies as well. The platforms collect personally and non-personally identifying information. The information can be disclosed to third-party business partners and affiliates.
You can view the Privacy Policy page here:
Information which can be collected by MusicDiscoveryTab:
- Type of browser
- The type of the user’s device
- Technical information
- Language preferences
- Time stamps
- Clicks and visited pages
- Search logs
- The operating system
- Utilized internet service provider
- Other similar information
Information which can be collected by SafeFinder:
- Browser (type and language)
- Operating System (type and language)
- Your name and address
- Geo location and IP address
- Date and time of access
- Your time zone
- Advertisements viewed
- Offers and services that interest you
- Default search
- VPN and Proxy services
- Internet Service Provider (ISP)
- Interaction with social networks
- Screen Resolution
- Search quires and browsing history
- Pages browsed and content viewed
Using any services related with MusicDiscoveryTab or Safe Finder, including applications tied to them, will deem your consent for personal data collection granted according to the Privacy Policy of both hijacker platforms. Both policies also state that cookies, web beacons, along with similar technologies are to be used by their corresponding sites for gathering additional information. In cases of merger, sale or bankruptcy of any of the two websites, every bit of information may be sold as an asset to the new owner company.
Remove MusicDiscoveryTab.com Completely from Your PC
To remove MusicDiscoveryTab.com manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal instructions provided below. In case the manual removal does not get rid of the hijacker and all of its files completely, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such software can keep your computer secure in the future.
- Windows
- Mac OS X
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Microsoft Edge
- Safari
- Internet Explorer
- Stop Push Pop-ups
How to Remove MusicDiscoveryTab from Windows.
Step 1: Scan for MusicDiscoveryTab with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
Step 2: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode
Step 3: Uninstall MusicDiscoveryTab and related software from Windows
Uninstall Steps for Windows 11
Uninstall Steps for Windows 10 and Older Versions
Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.
Step 4: Clean Any registries, Created by MusicDiscoveryTab on Your PC.
The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
- HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
- HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by MusicDiscoveryTab there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:
Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.
Video Removal Guide for MusicDiscoveryTab (Windows).
Get rid of MusicDiscoveryTab from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall MusicDiscoveryTab and remove related files and objects
Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to MusicDiscoveryTab. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.
- Go to Finder.
- In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
- Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
- If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.
In case you cannot remove MusicDiscoveryTab via Step 1 above:
In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:
You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:
→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons
Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.
Step 2: Scan for and remove MusicDiscoveryTab files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as MusicDiscoveryTab, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.
Video Removal Guide for MusicDiscoveryTab (Mac)
Remove MusicDiscoveryTab from Google Chrome.
Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu
Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"
Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
Erase MusicDiscoveryTab from Mozilla Firefox.
Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window:
Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.
Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"
Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.
Uninstall MusicDiscoveryTab from Microsoft Edge.
Step 1: Start Edge browser.
Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.
Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".
Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.
Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.
Remove MusicDiscoveryTab from Safari
Step 1: Start the Safari app.
Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.
Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".
Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.
Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.
Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the MusicDiscoveryTab will be removed.
Eliminate MusicDiscoveryTab from Internet Explorer.
Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.
Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'
Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.
Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.
Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.
Remove Push Notifications from Your Browsers
Turn Off Push Notifications from Google Chrome
To disable any Push Notices from Google Chrome browser, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Go to Settings in Chrome.
Step 2: In Settings, select “Advanced Settings”:
Step 3: Click “Content Settings”:
Step 4: Open “Notifications”:
Step 5: Click the three dots and choose Block, Edit or Remove options:
Remove Push Notifications on Firefox
Step 1: Go to Firefox Options.
Step 2: Go to “Settings”, type “notifications” in the search bar and click "Settings":
Step 3: Click “Remove” on any site you wish notifications gone and click “Save Changes”
Stop Push Notifications on Opera
Step 1: In Opera, press ALT+P to go to Settings.
Step 2: In Setting search, type “Content” to go to Content Settings.
Step 3: Open Notifications:
Step 4: Do the same as you did with Google Chrome (explained below):
Eliminate Push Notifications on Safari
Step 1: Open Safari Preferences.
Step 2: Choose the domain from where you like push pop-ups gone and change to "Deny" from "Allow".
MusicDiscoveryTab-FAQ
What Is MusicDiscoveryTab?
The MusicDiscoveryTab threat is adware or browser redirect virus.
It may slow your computer down significantly and display advertisements. The main idea is for your information to likely get stolen or more ads to appear on your device.
The creators of such unwanted apps work with pay-per-click schemes to get your computer to visit risky or different types of websites that may generate them funds. This is why they do not even care what types of websites show up on the ads. This makes their unwanted software indirectly risky for your OS.
What Are the Symptoms of MusicDiscoveryTab?
There are several symptoms to look for when this particular threat and also unwanted apps in general are active:
Symptom #1: Your computer may become slow and have poor performance in general.
Symptom #2: You have toolbars, add-ons or extensions on your web browsers that you don't remember adding.
Symptom #3: You see all types of ads, like ad-supported search results, pop-ups and redirects to randomly appear.
Symptom #4: You see installed apps on your Mac running automatically and you do not remember installing them.
Symptom #5: You see suspicious processes running in your Task Manager.
If you see one or more of those symptoms, then security experts recommend that you check your computer for viruses.
What Types of Unwanted Programs Are There?
According to most malware researchers and cyber-security experts, the threats that can currently affect your device can be rogue antivirus software, adware, browser hijackers, clickers, fake optimizers and any forms of PUPs.
What to Do If I Have a "virus" like MusicDiscoveryTab?
With few simple actions. First and foremost, it is imperative that you follow these steps:
Step 1: Find a safe computer and connect it to another network, not the one that your Mac was infected in.
Step 2: Change all of your passwords, starting from your email passwords.
Step 3: Enable two-factor authentication for protection of your important accounts.
Step 4: Call your bank to change your credit card details (secret code, etc.) if you have saved your credit card for online shopping or have done online activities with your card.
Step 5: Make sure to call your ISP (Internet provider or carrier) and ask them to change your IP address.
Step 6: Change your Wi-Fi password.
Step 7: (Optional): Make sure to scan all of the devices connected to your network for viruses and repeat these steps for them if they are affected.
Step 8: Install anti-malware software with real-time protection on every device you have.
Step 9: Try not to download software from sites you know nothing about and stay away from low-reputation websites in general.
If you follow these recommendations, your network and all devices will become significantly more secure against any threats or information invasive software and be virus free and protected in the future too.
How Does MusicDiscoveryTab Work?
Once installed, MusicDiscoveryTab can collect data using trackers. This data is about your web browsing habits, such as the websites you visit and the search terms you use. It is then used to target you with ads or to sell your information to third parties.
MusicDiscoveryTab can also download other malicious software onto your computer, such as viruses and spyware, which can be used to steal your personal information and show risky ads, that may redirect to virus sites or scams.
Is MusicDiscoveryTab Malware?
The truth is that PUPs (adware, browser hijackers) are not viruses, but may be just as dangerous since they may show you and redirect you to malware websites and scam pages.
Many security experts classify potentially unwanted programs as malware. This is because of the unwanted effects that PUPs can cause, such as displaying intrusive ads and collecting user data without the user’s knowledge or consent.
About the MusicDiscoveryTab Research
The content we publish on SensorsTechForum.com, this MusicDiscoveryTab how-to removal guide included, is the outcome of extensive research, hard work and our team’s devotion to help you remove the specific, adware-related problem, and restore your browser and computer system.
How did we conduct the research on MusicDiscoveryTab?
Please note that our research is based on independent investigation. We are in contact with independent security researchers, thanks to which we receive daily updates on the latest malware, adware, and browser hijacker definitions.
Furthermore, the research behind the MusicDiscoveryTab threat is backed with VirusTotal.
To better understand this online threat, please refer to the following articles which provide knowledgeable details.