Remove Stream Frenzy Redirect

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The article will aid you to remove Stream Frenzy totally. Follow the browser hijacker removal instructions provided at the bottom of this article.

Stream Frenzy is a browser hijacker redirect developed by the APN, LLC. company. The website will redirect you to its search engine called MySearch. While using its services, you can find yourself on pages with lots of adverts and sponsored content that go through this hijacker. The hijacker will change the start page, new tab, and search settings for the browser applications you have on your computer system.

Threat Summary

Name	Stream Frenzy
Type	Browser Hijacker, PUP
Short Description	Each browser application on your computer could get affected. The hijacker can redirect you and will display lots of advertisements.
Symptoms	Browser settings which are altered are the homepage, search engine and the new tab.
Distribution Method	Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by Stream Frenzy Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Stream Frenzy.

Stream Frenzy – Methods of Distribution

Stream Frenzy might be distributed via various methods. One method is through third-party installations. Those installer setups come from bundled applications and freeware that could be set to install additional content by default on your computer system. Usually, that could happen without any notification. You might have tried installing a media player or free software and got your browser settings modified by the hijacker. To avoid unwanted programs from affecting your computer is doable if you find Custom or Advanced settings. There you should be able to deselect what you don’t want.

Stream Frenzy could be distributed via other methods, like add-ons or browser extensions which install on your browser. An example is shown in the above image, portraying the download page on the Chrome Web Store. Other distribution ways use advertisements, such as banners, pop-ups, pop-unders, and redirect links. Sponsored advertisements, including targeted content on suspicious websites could distribute the hijacker, too. These websites might also be partners or affiliates of the Stream Frenzy website and services. These browsers could be affected: Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer and Safari.

Stream Frenzy – In-Depth Analysis

Stream Frenzy is the search URL address of a browser hijacker redirect. The hijacker was made by the APN, LLC. company. You will get redirected when you are using its services, from links, ads and pages that may load from the search results. The main domain page can be viewed from the screenshot given below:

The Stream Frenzy browser hijacker will redirect you if you use its services and interact with links, ads and other content from its search pages. If you are using its search engine to browse the Web, you will be redirected to its search results page.

The related browser extension to “Stream Frenzy”can do the following:

• Read and change all your data on the websites you visit
• Replace the page you see when opening a new tab
• Manage your downloads
• Manage your apps, extensions, and themes

Take note that each search that you do on its pages will be sending information to servers connected to this Stream Frenzy hijacker. The pages displayed in the above and bottom image can replace the homepage, new tab and default search of every browser that you have installed.

The photo that you see under this paragraph shows a clear example of what the results of a search query look like when they go through the Stream Frenzy. The website will redirect you to its search engine called MySearch which will look like exactly as Mindspark’s MyWay search. Every query in the search will get filtered and sent to servers connected of the hijacker. So, everything that you give out as information will be gathered by the browser hijacker in question.

The website can push advertisements and lots of redirects that can put browser cookies on your computer system, and they can track your online activity. Other, more advanced tracking technologies could have been used, too. Be wary of the information you provide on such search pages, especially on ones, associated with Stream Frenzy. Refrain from clicking on suspicious advertisements and links that can show up.

Stream Frenzy – Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy of the Stream Frenzy website can be found at http://content.mysearch.com/static/mys/documents/legal/en/eula.html#Privacy. Details about the collection of information which the site and hijacker do are provided there. Reading the policy, reveals that both personally and non-personally identifying information is obtained. All acquired information may be disclosed to third-parties, like affiliates and partners of the browser hijacker platform.

You can take a quick look at the Privacy Policy right here:

In the policy it is stated that the following information is collected:

• Your machine name
• Computer user name
• IP address
• Operating system information
• Machine/user permissions
• Browser type
• Browser version
• Your clicks including clicks on ads
• The URL of the web sites you visit
• New tab page and/or default search settings
• Your search queries
• The address of the web pages you previously visited

By using any services or programs associated with Stream Frenzy is considered that you automatically grant your permission for the collection of your information. In the policy, it is also stated that cookies are also used for data gathering, and similar technologies could be in play, as well.

Remove Stream Frenzy Redirect

To remove Stream Frenzy 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 redirect and its files completely, you should search for and remove any leftovers with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such a program can keep your computer safe in the future.

Note! Your computer system may be affected by Stream Frenzy and other threats.
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Manually delete Stream Frenzy from your Mac

2. Remove Stream Frenzy – related extensions from your Mac’s browsers

Remove Stream Frenzy – related extensions from your Mac’s browsers.

Remove a toolbar from Mozilla FirefoxRemove a toolbar from Google Chrome Remove an extension from Safari and reset it.

Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Select the “Add-ons” icon from the menu.

Select the Extension and click “Remove“

After the extension 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 the add-on and click on the garbage bin icon on the right of it.

After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red “X” in the top right corner and start it again.

Step 1: Remove Safari extensions

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 the extension you want removed.
Click ‘Uninstall’

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select ‘Uninstall’ again, and the Stream Frenzy will be removed.

Step 2: Reset Safari

IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

Automatically remove Stream Frenzy from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Stream Frenzy, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. Combo Cleaner offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

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Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

More Posts