Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker Completely

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.

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A browser hijacker going associated with the domain name Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net
Has been reported by security engineers to affect browsers on a massive scale. The browser hijacker may resemble search.yahoo.com and may display ad-supported search results linking to third-party websites. In case you see the searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net in your address bar it is highly advisable to be rid of this PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) from your computer, instructions for which you may find after this article.

Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Distribution

The browser hijacker may be spread mainly via bundled installers from third-party software providing websites. Some sites may usually include bundled installers with the hijacker masking itself as a useful software that is added as a ‘free extra’ to the installer, and this is why users should take their time when setting up a new program. It is also highly recommended to always download your favorite free program from its official website or reputable sites or websites that do not favor bundling.

Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Description

Once activated on your computer Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker may hijack the browser by taking over the Home page as well as the New Tab page and make itself difficult to remove by modifying Windows files and folders. Here is a portion of the files it created in one situation, reported by affected users in Bleeping Computer forums:

→Slick Savings C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\Extensions\mhkaekfpcppmmioggniknbnbdbcigpkk hxxp://www.mybrowserbar.com/update/wt/gc/coupons/update.xml
Amazon Shopping Assistant by Spigot Extension
C:\Users\User\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Profile 1\Extensions\pfndaklgolladniicklehhancnlgocpp
[2015-10-15] [UpdateUrl: hxxp://update.mybrowserbar.com/update/wt/gc/shoppingassistantamazon/update.xml] Task: {1EB1C95A-E6FD-4DE0-9022-860670E80061} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Telemetry-4xd
Task: {2CB6A9F9-3363-4F28-8AEB-243C68354272} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfig
Task: {3E747AFC-4CDD-42A2-8A48-E6689E5FC473} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Time-5d
Task: {4A1C016D-4AF0-4120-8861-D20FDA5B6D95} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxconfigandcontent
Task: {526820A7-F1BA-4C72-A9D4-F494F769B9BF} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\MachineUnlock-5d
Task: {7E5A2D24-87F2-4219-A8B9-73FA6669E23E} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\Logon-5d
Task: {8E81EF27-4E01-4CB2-9168-3F6C600C0FC4} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\launchtrayprocess
Task: {A2C1735F-FD6E-4775-8B08-C9A010A2ECC2} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\gwx\refreshgwxcontent
Task: {A7F19648-B61F-45CF-83E4-A88AD37DE230} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\OutOfIdle-5d
Task: {B880DFDC-437F-4B5C-88B6-7E4158CA1BA1} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\OutOfSleep-5d
Task: {BA3DA305-27E0-498D-9822-5A39515D279C} – \Microsoft\Windows\Setup\GWXTriggers\refreshgwxconfig-B

As visible the browser hijacker may have something to do with the previously mentioned browser extensions. What is more, the browser hijacker may create different registry entries which may be challenging to remove manually.

Usually browser hijackers such as the one associated with Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net are created with purpose of generating hoax traffic to websites by advertising them in the form of ad-supported search results, pop-ups banners, highlighted text and other types of ads. Furthermore, the browser hijacker may collect different user information such as geo location, IP address, browser type, browser history, online searches and other. This is usually performed with a purpose to implement the so-called behavioural advertising or targeted advertising. It increases the probability of users clicking on the adverts.

Cyber-criminals have become even more cunning and are making millions online. Furthermore they constantly keep developing their attacks to make them even more sophisticated. This is why users should always be on the lookout which sites they visit because third-party sites associated with browser hijackers such as Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net may conceal either scamming sites or malware-infested URLs that can be dangerous.

Removing Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Completely

To remove this browser hijacker from your computer, you should consider following the step-by-step removal manual below. Also, experts advise to always use an advanced anti-malware software due to the uniqueness of every affected computer. Using such software will also help you identify any malware, besides fully removing Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net.

Step 1: Remove/Uninstall Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net 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:

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker.

Step 2: Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker from your browser

Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove a toolbar from Internet Explorer Remove a toolbar from Safari

Start Mozilla Firefox Open the menu window

Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu

Select Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker and click “Remove”

After Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Google Chrome and Open the drop menu

Move the cursor over “Tools” and then from the extended menu choose “Extensions“

From the opened “Extensions” menu locate Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.

After Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Internet Explorer:

Click “‘Tools’ to open the drop menu and select ‘Manage Add-ons’

In the ‘Manage Add-ons’ window, make sure that in the first window ‘Add-on Types’, the drop menu ‘Show’ is on ‘All add-ons’

Select Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net 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 Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red ‘X’ in the top right corner and start it again.

Start Safari

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 Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker
Click ‘Uninstall’

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker will be removed.

Step 3: Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker automatically by downloading an advanced anti-malware program.

1. Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Install SpyHunter to scan for and remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker.2. Scan with SpyHunter to Detect and Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker.

Step 1: Click here to go to SpyHunter’s download instruction page.
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 Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker 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.

2. Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware.

2. Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware

1. Install Malwarebytes Anti-Malware to scan for and remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker. 2. Scan your PC with MalwareBytes to remove all Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker associated files automatically.

Step 1: Download Malwarebytes 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 ‘Next’ on the following 4 steps that will appear afterwards and after that click on the ‘Install’ button.

Step 7: After the installation process has completed click on the ‘Finish’ button and check the ‘Launch MalwareBytes AntiMalware’ check box.

Step 1: Launch MalwareBytes if you havent launched it after install.
Step 2: Wait for the software to update and then click on the blue ‘Scan Now’ button. If it doesnt start updating automatically, click on the blue ‘Update Now’ highlighted text.

Step 3: At this point, after clicking the ‘Scan Now’ button, the system should start scanning your PC. It may take a while but be patient – it is worth it.

Step 4: After the scan has been complete and all of the threats have been identified, click on the ‘Remove Selected’ button to detelete them permanently.

Step 5: Once the scan has completed, MalwareBytes will prompt you to restart your computer. It is recommended to save all your data you are working on before restarting.

3. Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker with STOPZilla AntiMalware

4. Remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker with STOPZilla AntiMalware

1. Install STOPZilla Anti Malware to scan for and remove Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker. 2. Scan your PC with STOPZilla Anti Malware to remove all Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker associated files completely.

Step 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.

Step 1: Launch STOPZilla if you havent 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.

4. Back up your data to secure it against attacks related to Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker in the future

4. Back up your data to secure it against attacks in the future

Security engineers recommend that you back up your files immediately, preferably on an external memory carrier in order to be able to restore them. In order to protect yourself from Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker (For Windows Users) please follow these simple steps:

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 Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker.

1-Press Windows button + R

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 Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker.

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 Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker 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 Searchinterneat-a(.)akamaihd(.)net Browser Hijacker should be restored.

Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.

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Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.

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Ventsislav Krastev

Ventsislav has been covering the latest malware, software and newest tech developments at SensorsTechForum for 3 years now. He started out as a network administrator. Having graduated Marketing as well, Ventsislav also has passion for discovery of new shifts and innovations in cybersecurity that become game changers. After studying Value Chain Management and then Network Administration, he found his passion within cybersecrurity and is a strong believer in basic education of every user towards online safety.

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