This blog post has been made in order to explain what exactly is Unanalytics.com redirection and how to remove these fake web browser redirects from your computer system plus how to make sure that Unanalytics.com redirects do not appear in the future too.
New potentially unwanted software has been detected in association with multiple different types of browser transfer pages to websites that are unsafe. The redirect, also known as the unanalytics.com redirect is most likely caused by a PUP, also known as potentially unwanted program. These type of programs aim to hijack your web browser in order to display different advertisements on your computer system. The ads that may be displayed are from different types, but the most prominent one of them are web browser redirections, which are similar to “www2.unanalytics.com/w=?ds39…” and may lead to web pages that may be risky for your computer. This is why if you see such unwanted redirections, we advise you to read this material and learn how to remove Unanalytics.com from your computer completely.
| Threat Name | Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" |
| Category | Adware/PUP/Browser Hijacker. |
| Main Activity | Slithers onto your computer and heavily modifies your web browser settings to cause advertisements and collect data. Mostly displays browser redirections to Unanalytics.com URLs. |
| Signs of Presence | Multiple third-party advertisements as well as a slow computer. |
| Spread | Via malicious e-mail spam and set of infection tools. |
| Detection+Removal | DOWNLOAD REMOVAL TOOL FOR Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" |
How Does Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" Work
Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" was created by developers who also are a brand of the some of the most famous PUA(Potentially Unwanted Application) maker groups. The ad-supported character of this software makes it to often be categorized by users as adware, which is not far from the truth. However, because the application is not malicious and is also classified as a low-level type of threat many antivirus programs tend to skip it.If it is active on your computer, some of the signs to notice it are:
- Seeing “Ads by Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus"” or “A Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" Ad” or any similarly caption advertisements showing as pop-ups, banners, etc.
- Noticing phishing web pages or browser redirects to third-party search engines, besides the original one used by default on your web browser.
- Sluggish performance of your computer.
In addition to this general activity of Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus", the add-supported program may also perform multiple different types of advertisements that link to various third-party websites. And this is not good, because those programs may collect certain specific information from your computer using:
- Pixels.
- Flash cookies.
- Tags.
- Web cookies.
- Others.
Such technology can be used to obtain your:
- IP address.
- Search history.
- Mouse clicking history.
- Tracking of your search history.
- Browser history.
This data may then be used to display targeted advertisements or for other purposes that have nothing to do with your interest. Some third-party websites which may be linked either via Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" or it’s advertised entities, may redirect you to a malicious web link that may prompt you to download a fake installer or a malicious web link. Such malicious objects can even infect your computer with different malware:
- Ransomware.
- Worms.
- Trojans.
- DDoS software.
- BitCoin miners.
- Banking malware.
- Keyloggers.
What Does Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" Redirect Do on My Computer?
Adware or ad-supported software is a category of programs which are created to show different types of advertised content on your computer system. This content includes displaying pop-ups, redirecting tabs from your web browser to web pages that are unfamiliar and may cause your PC harm.
Other side effects of having adware programs such as Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" on your computer is that the software begins to collect your data without your approval. Usually most adware programs do not notify that they collect data and these software are often deemed to be malicious.
How Bad Does Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" Adware Affect You?
Besides it’s primary goal – do show you various types of adverts and collect your information, _ adware does not aim to show you that it’s there. There may usually be several signs that the program is installed on your computer and these signs may be the:
- Name of the program on the displayed advertisements.
- Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" installed as a suspicious browser extension, that pretends to be legitimate.
- If it is situated on your Windows Programs and Features.
Since detection of the Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" Adware program can be a tricky process, because most of the files it creates are concealed in different Windows locations, removal of it may be a tricky process. You can try to locate it’s suspicious web browser extensions on your Chrome, Firefox, Explorer or other browser and you can try to uninstall it from the Programs and Features menu in Windows. However, this does not guarantee that the program won’t be back after this, like it usually happens with such software. This is the main reason why an adware-specific removal program should be used to scan for and delete all of the objects related to Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" browser hijacker from your computer system.
Booting in Safe Mode
For Windows:
1) Hold Windows Key and R
2) A run Window will appear, in it type “msconfig” and hit Enter
3) After the Window appears go to the Boot tab and select Safe Boot
Cut out Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" in Task Manager
1) Press CTRL+ESC+SHIFT at the same time.
2) Locate the “Processes” tab.
3) Locate the malicious process of Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus", and end it’s task by right-clicking on it and clicking on “End Process”
Eliminate Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus"‘s Malicious Registries
For most Windows variants:
1) Hold Windows Button and R.
2) In the “Run” box type “Regedit” and hit “Enter”.
3) Hold CTRL+F keys and type Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" or the file name of the malicious executable of the virus which is usually located in %AppData%, %Temp%, %Local%, %Roaming% or %SystemDrive%.
4) After having located malicious registry objects, some of which are usually in the Run and RunOnce subkeys delete them ermanently and restart your computer. Here is how to find and delete keys for different versions.
For Windows 7: Open the Start Menu and in the search type and type regedit –> Open it. –> Hold CTRL + F buttons –> Type Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" Virus in the search field.
Win 8/10 users: Start Button –> Choose Run –> type regedit –> Hit Enter -> Press CTRL + F buttons. Type Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus" in the search field.
Automatic Removal of Unanalytics.com Redirect "Virus"
Step 1:Click on the button to download SpyHunter’s installer.
It is advisable to run a scan before committing to purchase the full version. You should make sure that the malware is detected by SpyHunter first.
Step 2: Guide yourself by the download instructions provided for each browser.
Step 3: After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for the program to update.
Step4: After this click on the “Scan Computer Now” button.
Step5: After SpyHunter has completed with your system`s scan, click on the “Fix Threats” button to clear it.
Step6: Once your computer is clean, it is advisable to restart it.