How to remove software causing redirects to the login-tab.com website
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of software is Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites?
While analyzing the "Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites" browser hijacker, our researchers discovered the login-tab.com webpage. It is a fake search engine that cannot provide search results and redirects to legitimate Internet websites.
Browser hijackers promote sites of this kind (via redirects) by changing browser settings. Often, fraudulent search engines have the ability to collect visitor data.
Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker overview
Browser-hijacking software operates by modifying browser settings (e.g., default search engine, new tab/window, homepage, etc.) to endorse websites. The promotion occurs through redirects caused whenever a Web search is made via the URL bar or a new browser tab/window is opened. Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites promotes login-tab.com in this fashion.
This fake search engine cannot generate search results, which is true of most sites of this kind. These webpages usually cannot provide search results, so they lead users to legitimate search engines. During our analysis, login-tab.com led to the Yahoo search engine (search.yahoo.com). However, it might redirect elsewhere since where it redirects might be impacted by factors like user geolocation.
Browser hijackers commonly rely on denying access to removal-related settings, undoing user-made changes, or performing other actions towards ensuring persistence – to prevent users from recovering their browsers.
Furthermore, fraudulent search engines usually collect user data, and the same is true of browser-hijacking software. The latter may seek browsing and search engine histories, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, and finance-related information. The gathered data can then be shared with or sold to third-parties.
To summarize, the presence of browser hijackers like Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites on devices can lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.
Name | Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites |
Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
Browser Extension(s) | Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites |
Supposed Functionality | Quick access to users' favorite social media, entertainment, and online shopping websites. |
Promoted URL | login-tab.com |
Detection Names (login-tab.com) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
Serving IP Address (login-tab.com) | 18.160.143.30 |
Affected Browser Settings | Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine |
Symptoms | Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines. |
Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling). |
Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites. |
Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Browser hijacker examples
We have investigated countless fake search engines and browser hijackers; seekthatonline.com, search-globe.com, my-search-page.com – are a couple examples of the former, and QuickSeek, SearchNinja, MYWeb Watch – of the latter.
Rarely do these websites and the software endorsing them appear illegitimate or otherwise suspicious. They tend to look harmless and offer handy functionalities. However, these features seldom work as promised, and in most cases – they do not work at all.
It must be mentioned that even if a webpage or software operates as advertised – that is not definitive proof of either legitimacy or safety.
How did Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites install on my computer?
Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser extension has an "official" promotional webpage. In addition to such, browser hijackers are commonly endorsed by scam sites.
Most visitors access these pages via redirects caused by websites utilizing rogue advertising networks, intrusive ads, spam browser notifications, mistyped URLs, and installed adware.
Browser-hijacking software can also be bundled with ordinary programs. The threat of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system is increased by downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and by treating installations with negligence (e.g., ignoring terms, using "Easy/Quick" settings, etc.).
Additionally, intrusive adverts proliferate browser hijackers. When clicked on, some of these advertisements can execute scripts to perform downloads/installations without user consent.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
We strongly advise researching software before downloading/installing. Another recommendation is to download only from official and trustworthy sources. When installing, it is important to read terms, explore possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt out of all additional apps, extensions, features, and so on.
Furthermore, caution is essential when browsing since fraudulent and malicious online content typically appears legitimate and harmless. For example, intrusive ads may look innocuous yet redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., scam-promoting, gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.).
In case of continuous encounters with such advertisements and/or redirects, inspect the system and immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Appearance of login-tab.com redirecting to the Yahoo search engine (GIF):
Permissions asked by Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker:
Website promoting Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites?
- STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove login-tab.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove login-tab.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window: look for any recently installed suspicious applications, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker using Combo Cleaner:
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.login-tab.com) below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".
Change your default search engine:
To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "login-tab.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the login tab - faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites", as well as all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".
Change your homepage:
To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable "Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites", remove hxxp://login-tab.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.
Change your default search engine:
In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".
In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with login tab - faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...
In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.
In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.
In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.
Change your homepage and new tab settings:
Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".
Change your default Internet search engine:
To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon
near it and select "Disable".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the login tab - faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of forcing users to visit login-tab.com website?
Software that produces rogue redirects is developed for profit. The developers/publishers generate revenue through redirects to websites like login-tab.com.
Is visiting login-tab.com a threat to my privacy?
Most likely, yes. Sites like login-tab.com usually gather and sell visitor data.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are primarily distributed via deceptive promotional webpages, freeware and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, online scams, bundled installers, intrusive ads, and spam browser notifications.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Login Tab - Faster access to favorite sites browser hijacker?
Combo Cleaner can scan systems and eliminate installed browser-hijacking applications. Keep in mind that manual removal (performed without security programs) might not be an ideal solution. In cases where multiple browser hijackers are present, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. What is more, this software might be capable of denying access to removal-related settings. Therefore, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.
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