Remove Newsfrog.me Adware

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Newsfrog.me is bad news. This website is the face of an adware parasite. If your browser keeps getting redirected to it, or if “Ads by Newsfrog.me” pop up out of the blue, the news is bad. You are in for trouble! Your computer harbors adware. A parasite lurks in the shadows of your OS and wreaks utter havoc. The intruder follows programming to interfere with your every online activity. Whether you watch a video or browse your favorite website, this parasite is always there to annoy you. It inserts banners on every website you visit, opens pop-ups, plays commercials. And it doesn’t stop here! The parasite also redirects your web browser to sponsored websites, as well as turns random text into hyperlinks. Click nothing, of course! You can’t expect the adware to be safe, much less trustworthy. Its “Powered by Newsfrog.me” pop-ups, banners, and hyperlinks are often deceptive and malicious. They arise unwarranted expectations at best. At worst, they lure people into sharing sensitive information, downloading malware, or subscribing to unneeded and overpriced services. Don’t risk falling into online traps! Remove the parasite now. Find where this menace lurks and delete it upon detection.

How did I get infected with?

Adware redirects your browser to the Newsfrog.me website. This parasite corrupts your app and ruins your web browsing. Don’t, however, imagine cyber-attacks. The adware is not an ingenious virus but a standard application. It needs you (the user) to approve its access. No permission, no admission. The adware can’t get installed without your “yes.” The parasite, of course, knows how to steal your permission. It does so through bundles, fake updates, corrupted links, and pirated software. It hides in the fine print and infects your computer when you throw caution to the wind. Don’t make that mistake! No anti-virus app can protect you if you act recklessly. Only your diligence can prevent infections. Even a little extra attention can spare you an avalanche of problems, so don’t be lazy. Always take the time to do your part! Don’t visit questionable websites. Download software and updates from reliable sources only. And, of course, don’t skip installation steps. If available, use the advanced/custom setup option. Deselect the bonus software and go through the terms and conditions. Don’t hesitate to abort an installation process if you notice anything suspicious!

Why is this dangerous?

The Newsfrog.me ads are a plague. They cover every website you visit, pop up out of the blue, pause your videos. You can’t so much as touch your browser without getting flooded with them. They are annoying and irritating. Their vast number burdens your browser and make it prone to freezing and crashes. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. All these issues are merely symptoms. You can notice the true nature of the corruption only if you take a close look at the “Powered by Newsfrog.me” ads. You are under surveillance! The numerous banners, hyperlinks, and pop-ups are not random but based on the websites you visit the links you follow the videos you watch. That’s how the parasite operates. It studies your browsing habits and uses your preferences against you. Do you think that ends well? Do you believe that the parasite collects information for advertising purposes only? Don’t fool yourself! Not only does the parasite use the information to turn you into an easy target but it also sells the data on the black market. If you run out of luck, its practices could lead to data leaks. Protect yourself! Remove the parasite ASAP! That’s your best course of action, so don’t waste time. Delete the parasite for good!

How to Remove Newsfrog.me virus

The Newsfrog.me infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the Newsfrog.me infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

STEP 1: Track down Newsfrog.me in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Newsfrog.me startup location

STEP 3: Delete Newsfrog.me traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Newsfrog.me in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate Newsfrog.me startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean Newsfrog.me virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

STEP 3 : Clean Newsfrog.me traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Newsfrog.me by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

Step 4: Undo the damage done by Newsfrog.me

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for Newsfrog.me, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

You must clean all your browser shortcuts as well. To do that you need to

• Right click on the shortcut of your favorite browser and then select properties.

• in the target field remove Newsfrog.me argument and then apply the changes.
• Repeat that with the shortcuts of your other browsers.
• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove Newsfrog.me Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your system and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible registry leftovers or temporary files.