EquusAfricanusAsinus

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EquusAfricanusAsinus

EquusAfricanusAsinus is an extension for Windows-compatible browsers that floods the browser it’s installed in with page-redirect links and ads. EquusAfricanusAsinus also changes the search engine with a custom one of its own so that it can automatically redirect your searches.If you think that EquusAfricanusAsinus might currently be a part of your browser, then you have probably already noticed some rather unwanted changes and activities in the affected browsing program. We already mentioned the replacement of the search engine, but a similar thing might have also happened to the browser’s toolbar, its homepage address, and to the address of its new-tab page. All of these changes serve the purpose of getting you exposed to as many advertising materials as possible during your browsing sessions.

The EquusAfricanusAsinus virus

The umbrella term that typically refers to apps like the EquusAfricanusAsinus virus is “browser hijacker”, and Firefox, Chrome, Edge, and even Safari (for Mac browser hijackers) can get affected by this kind of software. Since most apps such the EquusAfricanusAsinus virus do not fall under any virus category, a lot of times the antivirus installed on the user’s computer won’t flag a hijacker as something dangerous and would allow it to get installed in the browser. Furthermore, in some cases, the line between a hijacker and an actually useful and legit browser extension is really thin, so it is oftentimes up to the individual’s opinion to determine whether or not a given app is closer to one or the other type of software.

What is EquusAfricanusAsinus?

Regardless, there are some characteristics belonging to EquusAfricanusAsinus that have led us to the conclusion that this app can indeed be categorized as potentially unwanted software of the browser hijacker category. As we already mentioned, it introduces changes to the browser, which in and of themselves might not sound like a huge deal weren’t it for the fact that the changes are made automatically, without asking for user permission and, furthermore, they can’t be removed or reverted while the hijacker remains in the browser. Another problem with those changes is that they are mostly there to serve the advertising agenda of the hijacker and don’t really benefit the end-user in any conceivable way.

EquusAfricanusAsinus 4.6

EquusAfricanusAsinus 4.6, a notorious browser hijacker, employs cunning tactics to infiltrate devices and disrupt the online experience. This insidious threat relies on deceiving users into granting push notification permissions, effectively circumventing browser pop-up blockers and inundating devices with invasive messages system-wide. The pop-ups generated by EquusAfricanusAsinus 4.6 are not only obtrusive but also highly persistent, making them a challenge to close. Some of these notifications employ alarming language, coercing users to click through, thereby exposing their systems to potential malware installations. It’s tactics underscore the growing menace of browser hijackers, emphasizing the importance of vigilant browsing practices and robust security measures. To safeguard your online experience and data, it is imperative to remain cautious and well-informed, thwarting the intrusive advances of it and similar threats.

EquusAfricanusAsinus on Chrome

EquusAfricanusAsinus, an extension targeting Chrome users, employs a deceptive ploy that adjusts its content according to your IP address. Leveraging IP geolocation technology, this malicious software discerns your geographic location through your IP address, enabling scammers to customize the page’s content. This adaptation makes it seem more trustworthy and pertinent to your location, significantly heightening the likelihood of falling victim to the scam and inadvertently granting push notification permissions.
This crafty maneuver underscores the evolving tactics of browser hijackers like the EquusAfricanusAsinus or Equus Africanus Asinus extension on Chrome, emphasizing the need for constant vigilance and robust online security. Users must be aware of these tactics to thwart the advances of such deceptive intrusions. Safeguard your Chrome browser from the clutches of it by staying informed and implementing protective measures to preserve your online experience.

Equus Africanus Asinus

Despite the fact that most hijackers are mostly harmless as they aren’t intended to damage the system in which they are installed, we must warn you about the potential of getting exposed to more threatening forms of software such as Ransomware, Trojans, or Worms if there’s the Equus Africanus Asinus virus present in your browser. It’s just not very safe for your computer to have random ads shown on its screen during browsing time as many of these adverts could be linked to unsafe web locations. That is the reason why it is almost always better to not allow the Equus Africanus Asinus extension to tamper with your browser and to instead uninstall it as soon as possible – the removal guide you’ll see next can help you with this.

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How to get rid of EquusAfricanusAsinus

To try and remove EquusAfricanusAsinus quickly you can try this:

1. Go to your browser’s settings and select More Tools (or Add-ons, depending on your browser).
2. Then click on the Extensions tab.
3. Look for the EquusAfricanusAsinus extension (as well as any other unfamiliar ones).
4. Remove EquusAfricanusAsinus by clicking on the Trash Bin icon next to its name.
5. Confirm and get rid of EquusAfricanusAsinus and any other suspicious items.

If this does not work as described please follow our more detailed EquusAfricanusAsinus removal guide below.

If you have a Windows virus, continue with the guide below.

If you have a Mac virus, please use our How to remove Ads on Mac guide.

If you have an Android virus, please use our Android Malware Removal guide.

If you have an iPhone virus, please use our iPhone Virus Removal guide.

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Next, Reboot in Safe Mode (use this guide if you don’t know how to do it).

Uninstall the EquusAfricanusAsinus app and kill its processes

The first thing you must try to do is look for any sketchy installs on your computer and uninstall anything you think may come from EquusAfricanusAsinus. After that, you’ll also need to get rid of any processes that may be related to the unwanted app by searching for them in the Task Manager.

Note that sometimes an app, especially a rogue one, may ask you to install something else or keep some of its data (such as settings files) on your PC – never agree to that when trying to delete a potentially rogue software. You need to make sure that everything is removed from your PC to get rid of the malware. Also, if you aren’t allowed to go through with the uninstallation, proceed with the guide, and try again after you’ve completed everything else.

• Uninstalling the rogue app
• Killing any rogue processes

Type Apps & Features in the Start Menu, open the first result, sort the list of apps by date, and look for suspicious recently installed entries.

Click on anything you think could be linked to EquusAfricanusAsinus, then select uninstall, and follow the prompts to delete the app.

Press Ctrl + Shift + Esc, click More Details (if it’s not already clicked), and look for suspicious entries that may be linked to EquusAfricanusAsinus.

If you come across a questionable process, right-click it, click Open File Location, scan the files with the free online malware scanner shown below, and then delete anything that gets flagged as a threat.

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After that, if the rogue process is still visible in the Task Manager, right-click it again and select End Process.

Undo EquusAfricanusAsinus changes made to different system settings

It’s possible that EquusAfricanusAsinus has affected various parts of your system, making changes to their settings. This can enable the malware to stay on the computer or automatically reinstall itself after you’ve seemingly deleted it. Therefore, you need to check the following elements by going to the Start Menu, searching for specific system elements that may have been affected, and pressing Enter to open them and see if anything has been changed there without your approval. Then you must undo any unwanted changes made to these settings in the way shown below:

• DNS
• Hosts
• Startup
• Task
  Scheduler
• Services
• Registry

Type in Start Menu: View network connections

Right-click on your primary network, go to Properties, and do this:

Type in Start Menu: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\etc\hosts

Type in the Start Menu: Startup apps

Type in the Start Menu: Task Scheduler

Type in the Start Menu: Services

Type in the Start Menu: Registry Editor

Press Ctrl + F to open the search window

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