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Online Security Extension is a nasty adware that generates annoying ads and a browser hijacker that redirects Google to unwanted websites. Many users want to remove it if they find it on the computers. Online Security Extension is generated by cyber criminals, and it aims at getting revenue from per-click popups. To get more promotion, Online Security Extension becomes very crazy and floods into every page that users go to. So far almost all the browsers are infected. Users complaint that browsers like Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Opera, Safari and also Google Chrome are attacked by ads powered by Online Security Extension. Online Security Extension may display in-text advertisements, fake programs updates, coupons, discounts and also other unwanted banners. Especially when users are shopping online, those popups are really out of control. In this way, the web traffic caused by Online Security Extension can lead to sluggish PC performance and also unresponsive online requests. Unfortunately, the random popups by Online Security Extension are added with advanced cookies and codes. Users’ online browsing activities are likely to be captured by cyber criminals. In this way, users may suffer from privacy leakage and even money losses.

Where can Online Security Extension come from?

Online Security Extension is a nasty adware and very tricky. It can bundle into many third-parties malware and pretends to be an useful add-on. Many users download free applications online and they get this Online Security Extension carelessly. However, Online Security Extension is more likely to hide into free online downloads, especially the ones from dubious websites. During the online browsing, Online Security Extension can sneak into the system. Moreover, random popups clicking is able to bring this Online Security Extension and even harmful malware automatically downloads.

What are the symptoms of Online Security Extension infection?

  • Online Security Extension pops up endless of annoying adss and fake notifications.
  • Online Security Extension causes high CPU usages and runs out limited system resources.
  • Online Security Extension causes sluggish PC performance.
  • Online Security Extension installs other malicious malware in the background without asking permission.
  • Online Security Extension modifies the browser settings to redirects Google Search.

Online Security Extension Instant Automatic Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Un-installing program \ Apps  and removing malicious extensions from web browsers can help us remove some adware, redirect virus and malware, but at present most of computer threats like Online Security Extension are developed with advanced technology and cannot be easily removed with regular methods.

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After SpyHunter is downloaded, click on “SpyHunter-Installer” and then follow the installation wizard to install it and start scanning your computer:

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Online Security Extension Manual Removal (Win OS + Mac OS)

Online Security Extension Manual Removal Process (Win OS)

Step 1. Uninstall Online Security Extension related malicious programs using Control Panel

1. Press Win + R keys at the same time to launch Run box >> Then input: “Control Panel” and click OK

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2. In Control Panel, click on Uninstall a program

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3. In the Programs and Features window, right click on apps that may be related with Online Security Extension, then click Uninstall/Change. Then select Uninstall option.


Step 2. Remove Online Security Extension related malicious extension from Microsoft Edge/ Chrome/Firefox

–  On Microsoft Edge

  • Click More (…) on the address bar and select Extensions
  • Select extensions that may be related with Online Security Extension and click Uninstall button

–  On Chrome

  • Click the Extensions button on the Chrome browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click the trash can icon to delete extensions that may be related with Online Security Extension.
  • A confirmation dialog appears, click Remove.

On Firefox

  • Click the Extensions button on the Firefox browser toolbar.
  • Click Manage Extensions.
  • Click (…)  button of the malicious extension and select Remove button


Step 3. Find and remove nasty registry files related with Online Security Extension:

1. Open Registry Editor first:

  • Press Win [Windows key] + R on your keyboard.
  • Type regedit in the Run box and hit OK

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2. Find out and remove all harmful registry files that may be related with Online Security Extension:

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(Do Not Delete Any Registry File If You’re Not Familiar with It)

Wrong operation in Registry Editor might harm your computer.If you are not able to locate and identify the nasty registry files, we recommend using SpyHunter Anti-malware and see if it will find out unsafe registry files of infection for you. This may save you hours and avoid risks.

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Step 4. Reset Microsoft Edge, Chrome, Firefox and IE to remove Online Security Extension

Reset Microsoft Edge

1. Select More (…) on the address bar, then click Settings

2. Select “Privacy, search and services” at the left side menu

3. Click “Choose what to clear”

4. Select all the options and then click Clear now button

Reset Chrome

1. Open Chrome, then click “Customize and control Google Chrome” button >> click Settings

2. Type “reset” into the search box;

3. Scroll down to the bottom, then click on Reset settings;

4. A message box will pop up to inform that your browser settings will be restored to their original defaults, click Reset settings button when it appears.

Reset Firefox

1. Open Firefox, then click on Firefox button, then Click on Help button, then Click on More Troubleshooting Information

2. At the Troubleshooting Information page, click on Refresh Firefox

3. A message box will pop up to let you confirm that you want to reset Firefox to its initial state, click Refresh Firefox button when it appears.


Note: If problems remain after you completing manual removal steps, please scan your PC with Spyhunter to solve all issues:

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Online Security Extension Manual Removal Process (Mac OS)

STEP 1 Delete malicious apps from Mac

– Select Finder on dock:

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Select Applications >> Right-lick on unwanted or suspicious apps that may be related with Online Security Extension >> Click Move to Trash

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Go to Dock  >> Right-click on Trash icon and click Empty Trash.

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STEP 2 Uninstall Unwanted or Suspicious Extension that May Be Related with Adware:

On Safari:

Launch Safari and Click Preferences

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Select Extensions tab >> Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Online Security Extension >> Click Uninstall

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On Chrome:

Launch Chrome  >> Select More Tools  >> Click Extensions:

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Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Online Security Extension >> Click Trash icon to uninstall it.

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On Firefox:

Launch Firefox >> Click Add-ons:

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Select Extensions tab >>  Find unwanted or suspicious extension that may be related with Online Security Extension >> Click Remove

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STEP 3 Remove malicious files and folders related with adware or malware.

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder…

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1. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

2. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Online Security Extension:

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3.In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

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4. Check the “Application Support” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Online Security Extension:

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5. In the Go to Folder… bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

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6. Check the “LaunchAgents” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Online Security Extension:

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7. In the “Go to Folder…” bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

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8. Check the “LaunchDaemons” folder to find and delete malicious files related with Online Security Extension:

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