Under-Cover.info Removal Guide

Under-Cover.info is a potentially harmful search engine that usually gets distributed in software packages. It means that this program enters your computer with a list of other applications you most probably could do without. If you are reading this description, you are probably looking for ways to get rid of the search engine. Scroll down to the bottom this page for the manual removal instructions to delete Under-Cover.info for good. Do not forget that you may also need to terminate other unwanted applications as the search engine comes in software bundles. If you do not know which programs must be terminated, run a system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner.

Most of the time, users do not understand that this search engine might be potentially harmful. It looks like it usually spreads in the United States and targets Mac users. On the other hand, it does not work on the Safari browser. The program is only compatible with Firefox, Chrome, and Internet Explorer. So if you happen to have these browsers on your Mac computer, there is a chance that Under-Cover.info may try to take over your browser. Luckily, however, during our research we have found that the “set as default” option does not work all the time, and the search engine may not modify your browser settings even if it does manage to get onto your computer.

Nevertheless, it does not mean that you should not take it seriously. The search engine can easily function as a browser hijacker. So it means that it can collect information on your web browsing habits, and this data can be later used for online marketing purposes. For the most part, it would be utilized for product placement and promotion. But sometimes the collected information could also be leaked to malevolent third parties, and you could get exposed to malware-related content, too.

Of course, malware infection is the worst-case scenario, and search engines are not inherently malicious. They are merely too vulnerable to third-party exploitation to just leave them be. Not to mention that Under-Cover.info can be pretty annoying as well. For instance, it could display commercial advertisements that might slow down your overall web browsing experience. The ads could be related to your most recent web browsing session, thus looking more attractive to you. This is how Under-Cover.info and all the other browser hijackers manage to make users click their content: by customizing it.

If this function is taken advantage of by cyber criminals, you could be just a step away from a severe infection. You can easily avoid that by resetting your browsers to default. You can do that via your browser settings menu, and we have the instructions ready for you below.

Finally, just as mentioned in the first paragraph, you need to consider all the other potential threats that could be present on your system. The fastest way to get rid of them would be investing in a legitimate security application that can easily identify them and remove them automatically.

If you have more questions about unsolicited search engines and your computer’s security, you are always welcome to leave us a comment below.

How to Remove Under-Cover.info

Chrome

1. Press Alt+F and open Settings.
2. At the bottom of the page, click Show advanced settings.
3. Scroll down and click the Reset Settings button.
4. Click Reset to confirm.

Firefox

1. Press Alt+H simultaneously and select Troubleshooting information.
2. When a new tab opens, click Refresh Firefox.
3. Press Refresh Firefox on the confirmation box.
4. Press Finish to complete.

Internet Explorer

1. Press Alt+T and click Internet options.
2. Select the Advanced tab and press Reset.
3. Mark the Delete personal settings options.
4. Click Reset again and press Close.