Stg-234i23r9-sph.com Removal Guide

More and more suspicious search tools emerge every day, and Stg-234i23r9-sph.com is the newest example. Although it has the interface of a regular search provider and it is able to show search results corresponding to the queries – despite these results being shown via a third-party engine – it is wrong to call it a beneficial search tool. Instead, we identify it as a browser hijacker because it is most likely to modify your browser’s settings based on misleading promises. Were you promised exclusive and useful services when being introduced to this hijacker? If you were, do you think that the suspicious hijacker has lived up to your expectations? It is unlikely that it has, considering that all it can do for you is to redirect you to a different search engine. Obviously, we suggest deleting Stg-234i23r9-sph.com from your web browsers, but you should read the report first to understand this browser hijacker better.

It was found that Stg-234i23r9-sph.com shares the same domain with Startpage-home.com, Startpage-search.com, Stg-234i23r9-hpw.com, and other browser hijackers that were created by Bontio Media (or Bontio, Inc.). Clearly, the creator of these hijackers cares more about the quantity than the quality; otherwise, we would face one strong search provider instead of a ton of useless tools. Of course, it is possible that Stg-234i23r9-sph.com and its clones were not intended to assist you at all. It is very likely that the inconspicuous shell of a search tool hides certain things. For example, we know that the hijacker can record information about you using data trackers, such as web cookies. It is possible that this information is shared with third-party advertisers who might even pay for it. Bontio could also be paid to promote third-party products/offers/services, which it might do via the search results shown. Needless to say, you need to remove the hijacker if you do not wish to face sponsored content.

Although Stg-234i23r9-sph.com represents the search results via Google Search (in the past, it was redirecting to Yahoo Search), you have to be careful about the results that are shown. Of course, some of them will be harmless and useful, but others might represent sponsored content that Bontio wants you to see. Hopefully, you do not encounter ads at all. Of course, you must not ignore the fact that Stg-234i23r9-sph.com can redirect you as well. Even if the page it redirects you to is familiar and deemed reliable, software that has the ability to redirect you without your permission is always considered suspicious. If you want to use Google as your homepage or your default search provider, the best thing you can do is set it up instead of the hijacker. Luckily, it is not all that difficult to remove the hijacker and set up the desired browser settings. In fact, you can even do it all by yourself.

Are you up for a challenge? If you are, you might be interested in cleaning your operating system manually. Because Stg-234i23r9-sph.com is likely to be spread via unpredictable software bundles, there is a big possibility that other threats are present on your operating system. We suggest using an authentic and legitimate malware scanner to inspect your PC. Once you know what you are dealing with, you can figure out how to clean your entire operating system. Needless to say, if you cannot handle the mess yourself, you can always install an automated malware detection and removal tool. Overall, it is most important that, once you get rid of all threats and potentially unreliable programs, you employ reliable security software to ensure that your operating system and your virtual security are guarded at all times.

How to delete Stg-234i23r9-sph.com

Internet Explorer:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+T.
2. In the Tools menu click Internet options.
3. Click the Advanced tab and then click Reset.
4. Choose Delete personal settings and click Reset again.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+H.
2. In the Help menu click Troubleshooting Information.
3. Move to the right and click Refresh Firefox.
4. Click Refresh Firefox again.

Google Chrome:

1. Open the browser and tap keys Alt+F.
2. In the menu on the right select Settings.
3. Move down and click Show advanced settings.
4. Move to the bottom and click Reset settings.
5. Click Reset for confirmation.