Search(.)b1(.)org is a domain which has been reported to be associated with a potentially unwanted program that displays advertisements and collects information. The browser hijacker that may set Search(.)b1(.)org as a home page or a new tab page might significantly slow down your computer and even cause browser redirects to third-party websites that are dangerous to your computer. This is why it is strongly recommended to remove this hijacker and restore the default settings on your browser.
| Name | Search.b1.org |
| Type | Browser Hijacking Software |
| Short Description | The domain may do various dangerous or unhealthy to the PC activities. |
| Symptoms | The user may witness fake Java Update downloads as well as redirects to other potentially harmful domains. |
| Distribution Method | Via PUPs, installed by bundling or by visiting a suspicious third-party site that is advertising it. |
| Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
| User Experience | Join our forum to discuss Search.b1.org. |
Search(.)b1(.)org Browser Hijacker – How Is It Spread
To be effective, this hijacker may come in various forms. It may be included in a free installer of software you may have downloaded online from torrent websites, software providing sites or other web locations. Besides that, the browser hijacker could slip onto your computer as a browser extension or an add-on. Such apps may be advertised on the third-party website as useful browser add-ons. However, there may be nothing useful in Search(.)b1(.)org Browser Hijacker and it may cause you a lot of headaches by collecting your information and intruding on your daily browsing with advertisements.
Search(.)b1(.)org Browser Hijacker In Detail
Once the browser hijacker is activated on your computer, it may situate its program files in the %Program Files% folder of your Windows volume. After this, the software may also create other files in the below-mentioned folders:
After creating its files, it may tamper with the registry entries of your web browser, for example:
→ HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\Google Chrome
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Mozilla\Mozilla Firefox\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Opera\
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Internet Explorer\
After this is done, the browser hijacker may set Search(.)b1(.)org as a home page and a new tab page of your web browser.
When the webpage Search(.)b1(.)org was analyzed, it was quickly established that it does not support HTTPs encryption – a feature that is necessary for a search engine nowadays. Not only this but the suspicious search engine also displayed various types of cookies on the user’s computer from the domain Search(.)b1(.)org as well as cookies from other third-party domains:
For those who do not know, cookies may be used by such parties to follow statistics, but they can also be configured to track:
- Your browsing history.
- Your clicks.
- Your online search history.
Such information may then be used for different purposes, like displaying advertisements to you, based on this information. For example, if you are looking for the latest Nike™ sneakers, the site may advertise you third-parties that are selling such products. The advertisements displayed may be of different type:
- Highlighted text on websites.
- Pop-ups.
- Taken over banner spaces of the websites you visit.
- Sponsored search results.
We have Identified at least one types of ads when using the search engine, and this was ad-supported search results when you look for something specific via the Search(.)b1(.)org search engine.
In addition to that, we have discovered the search engine to have what we think is a disturbing privacy policy, which includes the collection of login credentials (usernames and passwords) to third-party websites, which is rather unethical:
Not only this, but the primary concern of malware researchers is connected with linking third-party websites. This is particularly dangerous because there are also dangerous third-party sites that may use Search(.)b1(.)org and they may not hold any responsibility as to what it is they are doing. The dangers associated with them are the following:
- Scamming websites that may collect the financial information or personal details of victims visiting them via phishing, tech support or other methods.
- Malicious websites that may infect computers with malware, such as Trojans, Ransomware, Rootkits and others.
In addition to that, when the website was analyzed, it was established that it’s domain was primarily visited from the following countries which may be an indicator to where it has spread installed mostly:
Source: Alexa.com
Remove Search(.)b1(.)org Browser Hijacker Effectively
To permanently terminate this software and its associated files from your computer, we strongly advise you to follow the step-by-step instructions below. In addition to that, experts recommend using an advanced anti-malware tool to scan for and delete all files associated with the Browser Hijacker. Not only this, but it will also look for any malware infections that may be active on your computer and protect you in the future against intrusive software like the Search.b1.org Browser Hijacker.
Delete Search.b1.org from Windows and Your Browser
Remove or Uninstall Search.b1.org in Windows.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Search.b1.org in Windows
Here is a method in few easy steps to remove that program. No matter if you are using Windows 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 get left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, mistakes 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:
Select the program that you want to remove, and press “Uninstall” (fig.3).
Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Search.b1.org.
Remove Search.b1.org from Your Browser.
Remove a toolbar from Mozilla Firefox
Remove a toolbar from Google Chrome
Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer
Remove a toolbar from Safari
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select Search.b1.org and click “Remove“
After Search.b1.org is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select Search.b1.org to remove, and then click ‘Disable’. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected toolbar, and some additional toolbars might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click ‘Disable’.
After Search.b1.org has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.
Open the drop menu by clicking on the sprocket icon in the top right corner.
From the drop menu select ‘Preferences’
In the new window select ‘Extensions’
Click once on Search.b1.org
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Search.b1.org. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Search.b1.org will be removed.
Remove Search.b1.org automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
Remove Search.b1.org with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool
1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Search.b1.org.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove Search.b1.org.Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to automatically update.
Step1: After the update process has finished, click on the ‘Scan Computer Now’ button.
Step2: After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any Search.b1.org files, click on the ‘Fix Threats’ button to remove them automatically and permanently.
Step3: Once the intrusions on your PC have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart it.
Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future
IMPORTANT! Before reading the Windows backup instructions, we highly recommend to back up your data automatically with cloud backup and insure it against any type of data loss on your device, even the most severe. We recommend reading more about and downloading SOS Online Backup .
1. For Windows 7 and earlier 1. For Windows 8, 8.1 and 10 1. Enabling the Windows Defense Feature (Previous Versions)1-Click on Windows Start Menu
2-Type Backup And Restore
3-Open it and click on Set Up Backup
4-A window will appear asking you where to set up backup. You should have a flash drive or an external hard drive. Mark it by clicking on it with your mouse then click on Next.
5-On the next window, the system will ask you what do you want to backup. Choose the ‘Let Me Choose’ option and then click on Next.
6-Click on ‘Save settings and run backup’ on the next window in order to protect your files from possible attacks by Search.b1.org.
2-In the window type ‘filehistory’ and press Enter
3-A File History window will appear. Click on ‘Configure file history settings’
4-The configuration menu for File History will appear. Click on ‘Turn On’. After its on, click on Select Drive in order to select the backup drive. It is recommended to choose an external HDD, SSD or a USB stick whose memory capacity is corresponding to the size of the files you want to backup.
5-Select the drive then click on ‘Ok’ in order to set up file backup and protect yourself from Search.b1.org.
1- Press Windows button + R keys.
2- A run windows should appear. In it type ‘sysdm.cpl’ and then click on Run.
3- A System Properties windows should appear. In it choose System Protection.
5- Click on Turn on system protection and select the size on the hard disk you want to utilize for system protection.
6- Click on Ok and you should see an indication in Protection settings that the protection from Search.b1.org is on.
Restoring a file via Windows Defense feature:
1-Right-click on the encrypted file, then choose Properties.
2-Click on the Previous Versions tab and then mark the last version of the file.
3-Click on Apply and Ok and the file encrypted by Search.b1.org should be restored.
Remove Search.b1.org Using Other Alternative Tools
STOPZilla Anti MalwareStep 1: Download STOPZilla by clicking here.
Step 2: A pop-up window will appear. Click on the ‘Save File’ button. If it does not, click on the Download button and save it afterwards.
Step 3: After you have downloaded the setup, simply open it.
Step 4: The installer should appear. Click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 5: Check the ‘I accept the agreement’ check circle if not checked if you accept it and click the ‘Next’ button once again.
Step 6: Review and click on the ‘Install’ button.
Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button.
2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all Search.b1.org associated files completely.
Step 1: Launch STOPZilla if you haven’t launched it after install.
Step 2: Wait for the software to automatically scan and then click on the ‘Repair Now’ button. If it does not scan automatically, click on the ‘Scan Now’ button.
Step 3: After the removal of all threats and associated objects, you should Restart your PC.
Ventsislav Krastev
Ventsislav is a cybersecurity expert at SensorsTechForum since 2015. He has been researching, covering, helping victims with the latest malware infections plus testing and reviewing software and the newest tech developments. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for learning new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management, Network Administration and Computer Administration of System Applications, he found his true calling within the cybersecrurity industry and is a strong believer in the education of every user towards online safety and security.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Search.b1.org from Windows.
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- Guide 3: Remove Search.b1.org from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Search.b1.org from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Search.b1.org from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Search.b1.org from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Search.b1.org from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Search.b1.org from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Search.b1.org
Step 2: Uninstall Search.b1.org and related software from Windows
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 3: Clean any registries, created by Search.b1.org on your computer.
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 Search.b1.org 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.
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.
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Get rid of Search.b1.org from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Search.b1.org and remove related files and objects
1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:
- 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 Search.b1.org 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 Search.b1.org files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Search.b1.org, 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.
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Remove Search.b1.org 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.
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Erase Search.b1.org 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.
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Uninstall Search.b1.org 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.
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Remove Search.b1.org 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 Search.b1.org will be removed.
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Eliminate Search.b1.org 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.
