Eliminación de la Barra Babylon (Secuestrador de Navegador)

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The Babylon Toolbar is a notorious browser hijacker that can change your browser’s settings, redirect your searches, and display unwanted ads. If you’ve encountered this issue, follow the steps below to remove it and prevent future installations.

How to Remove Babylon Toolbar from your PC and Browser

Step 1: Uninstall Babylon Toolbar from Your Computer
  1. Ventanas:
    • Pulse Windows + RTipo appwiz.cpl, and press Enter.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” or any similar entries related to Babylon.
    • Click on the entry and select Desinstalar.
  2. Mac:
    • Abrir Buscador.
    • Ir a Aplicaciones.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” or any related applications.
    • Arrastre la aplicación a la Papelera y vacíe la Papelera.

Step 2: Remove Babylon Toolbar from Web Browsers

Google Chrome
  1. Restablecer la configuración del navegador:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir a Configuración > Avanzado > Restablecer y limpiar > Restablecer la configuración a sus valores predeterminados originales..
    • Haga clic en Restablecer ajustes.
  2. Eliminar extensiones:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir a Más herramientas > Extensiones.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Eliminar.

Mozilla Firefox
  1. Restablecer la configuración del navegador:
    • Click on the three lines in the top-right corner.
    • Ir a Ayuda > Información para la resolución de problemas.
    • Haga clic en Actualizar Firefox.
  2. Quitar complementos:
    • Click on the three lines in the top-right corner.
    • Ir a Add-ons > Extensions.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Eliminar.

Microsoft Edge
  1. Restablecer la configuración del navegador:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir a Settings > Reset settings.
    • Haga clic en Restablecer los valores por defecto y confirme.
  2. Eliminar extensiones:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir a Extensiones.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Eliminar.

Safari
  1. Restablecer la configuración del navegador:
    • Abrir Safari.
    • Ir a Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
    • Haga clic en Gestionar los datos del sitio web y Remove All.
  2. Eliminar extensiones:
    • Abrir Safari.
    • Ir a Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Desinstalar.

Step 3: Scan for Malware
  1. Download Anti-Malware Software:
    • Use reputable anti-malware software such as Malwarebytes, Norton, or Bitdefender.
  2. Perform a Full Scan:
    • Install and open the anti-malware software.
    • Run a full system scan to detect and remove any remaining malware.

Prevención de futuras instalaciones

Cuidado con las descargas
  • Avoid Unknown Sources: Download software only from trusted websites.
  • Check Custom Installation Options: Always choose custom installation and deselect any additional software.

Use Browser Security Features
  • Enable Pop-up Blockers: Activate pop-up blockers in your browser settings.
  • Install Security Extensions: Use security extensions like uBlock Origin or AdBlock Plus to prevent unwanted installations.

Mantener actualizado el software
  • Update Regularly: Ensure your operating system, browser, and security software are up-to-date.
  • Enable Automatic Updates: Turn on automatic updates for essential software.

Educate Yourself
  • Stay Informed: Keep up with the latest security news and trends.
  • Learn About Social Engineering: Understand common tactics used to trick users into installing malware.