What is Privatelee.com virus?
Privatelee.com virus is a browser hijacker that can change settings on Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome or Safari and interfere with your browsing experience. If your homepage, default search engine and/or new tab page are changed to Privatelee.com out of nowhere, your browser has been hijacked. It is strongly recommended to get rid of this browser hijacker immediately after noticing it on any of your browsers.
Browser hijackers either force browser to show one particular webpage, they insert advertisements in other web pages, modify search results or show various popups out of nowhere. In the end, user might not be able to use browser at all. To learn more about Privatelee.com virus and how it works, continue reading this article.
About Privatelee.com virus
As already mentioned, the first symptoms of the existence of Privatelee.com virus are the following: the program it changes your homepage as well as default search engine. This will change entire browsing experience. Privatelee.com virus modifies your search results by adding numerous sponsored websites and trying to redirect computer users to commercial websites. Also you will notice much more ads as usual while browsing the Internet.
The purpose of programs like Privatelee.com virus is not only to promote particular websites, but also to get information about your browsing activity. It can track your browsing history, search queries, etc. This information is later used to promote different products, services, websites, etc. Additionally, it can interfere with users’ privacy.
Distribution Methods of Privatelee.com virus
Privatelee.com virus usually enters computers bundled with other programs. Mostly, it is installed together with some freeware programs that one can download from the Internet, for example, download managers, PDF creators, players, etc. The installation of Privatelee.com virus can be stopped if you are focused while installing freeware programs from the Internet, choose Custom or Advanced installation mode and pay attention what other applications you are offered to install by default. Always deselect options that indicate about little known or unknown applications.
If your browser has already been hijacked, you must remove Privatelee.com virus as soon as possible. The easiest way to do it is by removing everything related to this program from the Programs list and then scanning your system with an anti-malware program, for example, Spyhunter, Malwarebytes or StopZilla. A full guide how to fix this issue is provided below.
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