Nebula Search

What is Nebula Search?

Nebula Search is a Chrome extension that is practically identical to the Burst Search application. We can assume that both applications were released by the same developers. They tend to have a short lifespan, and the applications look like something reliable, but security experts say Nebula Search (and other similar apps) are potentially unwanted programs, and you shouldn’t tolerate them if it wasn’t your intention to add them to your browser in the first place.

You can find the manual removal instructions at the bottom of this entry. If you don’t want to remove Nebula Search on your own, you can get yourself a security tool.test

What does Nebula Search do?

To find out more about the application, we can check out its official website via find.nebulasearch.net, or its page at the Chrome Web Store. Just like other similar extensions, Nebula Search doesn’t look suspicious at all. It presents itself as a useful tool that can enhance your web search experience. It also says that “besides configuring your default search to Nebula Search’s search, you will be able to check your local weather forecast only a click away at any time!” Technically, this extension should provide you with a number of features that should make your browsing a seamless experience.

Of course, it does change your default search provider, but you get informed about it from the very start. Right before Nebula Search is added to your browser, you should see a notification that says:

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Change your search settings to: find.nebulasearch.net

This shows that the application doesn’t try to trick you into adding it to your browser. However, there are definitely users out there who don’t remember adding Nebula Search to their browsers, and so they think this application is a browser hijacker. This is not entirely true. The reason you might not notice how Nebula Search enters your system is because of the way this extension could be distributed around.

Where does Nebula Search come from?

As mentioned, Nebula Search has an official website, and it can be also found at the Chrome Web Store. But true to its nature, this potentially unwanted program can easily reach you through other sources, too.

Such apps can come bundled with freeware when you download programs from file-sharing websites. It can also be hiding behind a pop-up or a redirect that you encounter on various sites that support third-party advertising. All those random pop-ups that flood your screen when you open that gaming page? Yep, they can be part of the freeware distribution network, too. So, you should avoid clicking random pop-ups and other things that spring into your screen just because it looks like the most effective way to get rid of them. Nebula Search and other similar apps might not be your worst cybersecurity nightmare, but they could still cause certain issues that are really annoying.

Could Nebula Search be dangerous?

As mentioned, Nebula Search is not an immediate system security threat. However, since this extension modifies your browser’s settings, it could easily read your browsing history, too. With that, it can collect data on your likes and preferences, and later, the data can be used to generate custom commercial content. The custom content might make it easier for you to find the information or things you want and need, but let’s not forget that Nebula Search cannot ensure that all the links it promotes are safe. This is a security loophole that can be exploited by malevolent third parties. Nebula Search could be used as a medium for corrupt content promotion, and we certainly don’t want to get in the way of that.

How do I remove Nebula Search?

Use the guidelines below to restore your browser settings and delete Nebula Search for good. There might be more extensions that you should terminate, so resetting your browser is an optimal way to take care of that. Investing in a licensed antispyware tool would also be a good idea because you need to run regular system scans if you want to avoid all sorts of potential cybersecurity threats. Finally, be sure to avoid suspicious and unfamiliar websites that could be part of the freeware distribution network. A malicious program could be just a click away.

Manual Nebula Search Removal

  1. Open Chrome.
  2. Press Alt + F and click Settings.
  3. Scroll down and select Advanced.
  4. Scroll down again and click Restore settings to their original defaults.
  5. Click Reset settings on the pop-up box. 100% FREE spyware scan and
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