Gobrowser.io is categorized as a browser hijacker, and it likely entered with a application package. Free programs normally have some type of offers added, and when users don't deselect them, they permit them to install. It's essential that you are attentive during software installation because otherwise, you won't be able to avoid these types of threats. While browser hijackers are not high-level threats but their actions are pretty dubious. You will notice that instead of the normal homepage and new tabs, your browser will now load the hijacker's promoted page. They also alter your search engine into one that will be able to inject sponsored content into results. This is done so that the redirect virus may reroute you to sponsored sites, and the owners of those websites can earn revenue from traffic and ads. You need to be careful with those redirects because one of them could redirect you to a malware infection. If you got malicious program, the situation would be much worse. Redirect viruses like to pretend they have helpful features but you can find legitimate plug-ins doing the same thing, which won't cause random reroutes. More customized content will also start appearing, and if you're wondering why, the browser redirect is following what your browse, so that it can know about your interests. Suspicious third-parties could also be given access to that info. Therefore, delete Gobrowser.io, before it can have a more serious affect on your computer.
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