Theactualnewz.com is a suspicious domain causing intrusive browser redirects and possible pop-ups. If you come across this domain while browsing online, you should be extra careful.
Theactualnewz.com Redirect
Interacting with any content provided by Theactualnewz.com is considered potentially risky to your online safety. Unwanted redirects could link you to malicious pages. You never know what the end result could be – varying from a persistent adware or PUP, to Trojans and ransomware. Thus, even when dealing with redirects, we highly recommend you to scan your system for any form of malicious software.
Suspicious domains, similar to Theactualnewz.com are Znews-live.com, Newsfeedscroller.com, Thehypenewz.com. Note that both Windows and macOS are susceptible to unwanted browser redirects. Users may also start experiencing unwanted push notifications as a result of such redirects.
Threat Summary
| Name | Theactualnewz.com |
| Type | Ads, Redirects, PUP |
| Short Description | A suspicious domain known to cause redirects and load unwanted ads. |
| Symptoms | Regular browsing is interrupted by unexpected redirects to this domain address. Your browser’s performance could be affected. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages, Corrupted Websites |
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| User Experience | Join Our Forum to Discuss Theactualnewz.com. |
Why Is My Browser Redirected to Theactualnewz.com?
Another way to ask this question is, what is causing unwanted browser redirects?
One of the main reasons is the unsuspected installation of a potentially unwanted program or adware. These programs tend to lurk in the installers of legitimate freeware apps. You may be in a hurry to install the intended app and skip the additional downloads. Always be vigilant with freeware apps. As youk know, nothing in life comes for free, software included. Free apps are usually supported by ads. Their developers always seek monetization ways. Always keep that in mind before downloading a free app from a third-party download site.
In fact, ending up with a browser redirect to Theactualnewz.com is the less dangerous outcome. However, keep in mind that even if redirects are not malicious, they could land you on malicious pages. You could also start seeing sites that ask for sensitive credentials, try to trick you to download a rogue application, or request your consent for browser push notifications.
We highly advise you to remove the cause of Theactualnewz.com. The methods used for the distribution of PUPs causing adware and redirects are all shady. They all try to hide the installation code of potentially unwanted apps and trick you to install them inadvertently. Such shady techniques are software bundles, third-party apps, and counterfeit software updates.
Also remember that having an unwanted program running on your system could mean that your browsing data is collected by third-parties:
- Visited URLs and websites
- Browser’s home page
- Search queries
- Search queries on the visited web pages
- Type of used browser
- Operating system type
- Internet protocol (IP) address
- Geographic location
- The domain name of current Internet service provider (ISP)
Collected data could be used for further targeted advertising. Keep in mind that it is no guarantee that these ads are related to safe websites.
How to Remove Theactualnewz.com Redirect Ads
In order to remove Theactualnewz.com and its related ads and all associated files, you should complete several removal steps. The guide below presents all steps required for the removal of browser infections like Theactualnewz.com ads. If you want to make sure that no undesired and potentially harmful files are running on your system, we recommend that you combine manual and automatic steps. Have in mind that some of the installed files associated with Thehypenewz.com browser ads may have completely different names in order that they can remain active on the system as long as possible.
In case you have further questions or need additional help with the removal process, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or contact us via our email.
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- Guide 1: How to Remove Theactualnewz.com from Windows.
- Guide 2: Get rid of Theactualnewz.com from Mac OS X.
- Guide 3: Remove Theactualnewz.com from Google Chrome.
- Guide 4: Erase Theactualnewz.com from Mozilla Firefox.
- Guide 5: Uninstall Theactualnewz.com from Microsoft Edge.
- Guide 6: Remove Theactualnewz.com from Safari.
- Guide 7: Eliminate Theactualnewz.com from Internet Explorer.
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How to Remove Theactualnewz.com from Windows.
Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Theactualnewz.com
Step 2: Uninstall Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com from Mac OS X.
Step 1: Uninstall Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com files from your Mac
When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Theactualnewz.com, 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 Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com 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 Theactualnewz.com will be removed.
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Eliminate Theactualnewz.com 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.
