Remoção do Babylon Toolbar (Sequestrador de Navegadores)

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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. Windows:
    • Imprensa Windows + R, tipo appwiz.cpl, and press Enter.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” or any similar entries related to Babylon.
    • Click on the entry and select Desinstalação.
  2. Mac:
    • Aberto Localizador.
    • Ir para Aplicativos.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” or any related applications.
    • Arraste o aplicativo para a Lixeira e esvazie a Lixeira.

Step 2: Remove Babylon Toolbar from Web Browsers

Google Chrome
  1. Reset Browser Settings:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir para Settings > Advanced > Reset and clean up > Restore settings to their original defaults.
    • Clique em Redefinir configurações.
  2. Remove Extensions:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir para Mais ferramentas > Extensões.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Remover.

Mozilla Firefox
  1. Reset Browser Settings:
    • Click on the three lines in the top-right corner.
    • Ir para Ajuda > Informações sobre solução de problemas.
    • Clique em Atualizar o Firefox.
  2. Remove Add-ons:
    • Click on the three lines in the top-right corner.
    • Ir para Add-ons > Extensions.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Remover.

Microsoft Edge
  1. Reset Browser Settings:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir para Settings > Reset settings.
    • Clique em Restaurar as configurações para seus valores padrão e confirme.
  2. Remove Extensions:
    • Click on the three dots in the top-right corner.
    • Ir para Extensões.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Remover.

Safári
  1. Reset Browser Settings:
    • Aberto Safári.
    • Ir para Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
    • Clique em Gerenciar dados do site and Remover tudo.
  2. Remove Extensions:
    • Aberto Safári.
    • Ir para Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
    • Find “Babylon Toolbar” and click Desinstalação.

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.

Prevenção de futuras instalações

Seja cauteloso com os downloads
  • 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.

Mantenha o software atualizado
  • 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.