A new browser hijacker has been reported to gain popularity. It is associated with a hoax search engine, named Search(.)onesearch(.)org which redirects to Yahoo(.)com. The software is believed to collect personal information and display targeted advertisements that may redirect users to third-party websites. All users who have come across the Onesearch browser hijacker should immediately take actions towards removing it.
Name | Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker |
Type | Browser hijacker |
Short Description | The application may set search(.)onesearch(.)com as a home page or a new tab page of the user`s browser, collect information and display adverts. |
Symptoms | The user may witness fake Java Update ads, redirects to third-party sites and different types of online ads. Other symptoms include impact in PC performance. |
Distribution Method | Via bundling or automatic download. |
Detection Tool | Download Malware Removal Tool, to See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware |
User Experience | Join our forum to discuss Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker. |
Search(.)onesearch(.)org – How Did I Get It
One way to become affected by this hijacker is by bundled downloads. Since the hijacker is hard to find online, it may be included in the setups of free software that is downloaded often online. We are talking about your favorite file converter, media player as well as other applications that may have the OneSearch browser hijacker included “As a free extra” making users believe it is useful. What is more a lot of users skip such installation steps by clicking on the “Express” installation option. This is why it is strongly advisable to always download freeware programs from their official sites or reputable ones.
Search(.)onesearch(.)org – What Does It Do
Once it has been activated on your computer, the browser hijacker may begin to deploy various tracking technologies, such as:
- Cookies
- LSOs (Local Shared Objects)
- Web Beacons
- Pixels
Here is what was found when the search engine itself was researched for cookies:
Furthermore, the privacy policy of the search engine disclaimed that Personal Information might be collected and may or may not be shared with third-parties:
What is more, the company OneSearch uses suspicious Privacy Policy practices, such as the one which was discovered below:
This policy allows the company to change its terms about privacy at any time without the user’s consent. Also, besides that, there may be other dangers associated with Search(.)onesearch(.)com:
- Infect users with malware.
- Cause redirects to fake tech support sites that may scam users using burner phone numbers.
- Lead users to sites that use fake registration forms for rewards but instead gather personal infromation
Browser hijackers, such as Search(.)onesearch(.)com are usually created to generate hoax traffic towards other third-party websites and they are considered to be an indirect threat, because of the abovementioned dangers plus more yet to be discovered. Bottom line is, users should constantly stay updated with the latest cyber-security news.
Remove Search(.)onesearch(.)com Browser Hijacker Completely
Since such programs usually leave objects in Windows Registry as well as some other places on the hard drive of the user, it is advisable to follow the step-by-step removal instructions in order to fully get rid of it. Security engineers recommend using specific anti-malware software. This may allow you to completely check your system for any malicious objects that may currently reside in it and protect it in the future from such.
Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker.
Step 2: Remove Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from your browser
Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu
Select Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker and click “Remove”
After Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.
Select Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker
Click ‘Uninstall’
A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker will be removed.
Step 3: Remove Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.
- Guide 1: How to Remove Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker





Step 2: Uninstall Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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:



Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:



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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker, 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker will be removed.
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Eliminate Search(.)onesearch(.)org Browser Hijacker 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.