News04.biz virus is classified as a redirect virus, a threat that will change your browser's settings without authorization. You probably installed some kind of free software recently, and it possibly had the hijacker added to it. These unnecessary programs are why you should pay attention to how you install software. While hijackers are not high-level threats but their actions are somewhat dubious. You will notice that instead of the normal home website and new tabs, your browser will now load the hijacker's promoted page. Your search engine will also be modified, and it could be manipulating search results by injecting sponsored links into them. You're redirected because the hijacker aims to boost traffic for certain web pages, and in turn, make profit for owners. Some people end up with malware through these kinds of redirects since some hijackers are able to redirect to websites that are full of malicious programs. The malware infection that you could get might bring about much more severe consequences, so make sure that doesn't occur. If you find the hijacker's supplied features helpful, you need to know that you can find real extensions with the same features, which don't endanger your operating system. Some redirect viruses are also gathering certain kind of information about how users use the Internet, so that more personalized ads could be displayed. In addition, dubious third-parties could be granted access to that info. Therefore, uninstall News04.biz virus, before it can affect your machine more seriously.
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