How to remove Online Security unwanted extension

Online Security unwanted extension is a potentially malicious extension that imitates a legitimate extension by the same name. The extension makes unwanted changes to the browser’s settings and has intrusive data-collection practices. It’s advertised on free download sites and can be installed via the software bundling method.

 

 

The extension imitates a legitimate security extension, which is how it can trick users into installing it. Once installed, it can change the browser’s settings without explicit permission. It’s not clear what the extension is meant to do but if you notice it installed on your computer, you should get rid of it as soon as possible.

When Online Security unwanted extension is installed, you may notice that Google Chrome displays the “Managed by your organization” message. The extension is misusing a legitimate Google Chrome feature that can be used by administrators to manage browsers. Companies use this feature to prevent employees from visiting potentially dangerous websites, installing questionable extensions, etc. When it’s enabled, users cannot change certain browser settings. The Online Security unwanted extension uses this feature to prevent users from undoing the changes it makes to the browser.

Infections like Online Security unwanted extension also have very intrusive data collection practices. The extension will track you and collect information related to what you search for, what sites you visit, your IP address, etc. This information is not only collected but could also be shared with unknown third parties. There’s no reason to put up with this type of data collection, especially because the extension has no redeeming features and is completely useless.

If you notice that it’s installed on your computer, remove Online Security unwanted extension as soon as possible. We recommend using an anti-virus program because it can be a tricky infection. Your browser should go back to normal once the unwanted extension is gone.

How did Online Security unwanted extension install?

One way or another, users are deceived into installing the unwanted Online Security extension. First of all, the extension imitates a legitimate extension so users could easily confuse the two and end up with the malicious one. It’s advertised on various freeware websites as a security extension for browsers. These freeware download websites are full of deceptive extensions and programs, so you need to be very careful if you use them. Researching programs before installing them is a must, even if it’s only a basic search with a search engine like Google. You should also download programs from their official websites. By doing that, you will be able to avoid fake programs imitating legitimate ones.

It’s also possible for unwanted extensions to be installed using the software bundling method. Software bundling is a rather controversial installation method because it allows certain infections to be installed without explicit permission from users. These infections can be added to free programs as additional offers. The offers are authorized to be installed alongside the program without explicit permission from users. They are technically optional but they need to be manually deselected to stop them from installing. However, they’re hidden in settings users don’t normally use, so the offers are not deselected.

If you want to avoid installing questionable items in the future, you need to pay attention when installing programs and select the correct settings. Program installation windows recommend using Default settings but if you do that, all added offers will be automatically installed. However, if you opt for Advanced (Custom) settings, all added offers will be made visible and you will have the option to deselect all of them. Considering this a controversial installation method, you should not allow any offers to install unless you want to fill your computer with junk programs that can be difficult to get rid of once installed. Programs that use software bundling to install are also often detected as potential threats by anti-virus programs.

Online Security unwanted extension removal

It’s recommended to use WiperSoft to remove Online Security unwanted extension from your computer. Using an anti-virus program is recommended because these types of infections can be quite tricky and persistent. Once you uninstall Online Security unwanted extension, your browser should go back to normal. You will also be able to change your browser settings as usual.