What is Recipes Extension?
It is possible that you notice a change in your home page, default search engine, or your new tab page in your browsers because Recipes Extension finds a way to your system. This Google Chrome browser extension caught the attention of our malware specialists at anti-spyware-101.com, who found that this tool is indeed a potentially unwanted program, also known as PUP. This questionable extension was created by Clever App, S.L. based in Madrid, Spain. It claims to offer thousands of “tasty recipes” and more, but our biggest worry is actually the questionable search website it installs in your browser. This search engine has in fact been labeled as a browser hijacker for its ability to change your browser settings. Since this search page can present potentially unreliable search results to you, you could infect your system with more serious threats, such as adware programs, if you were to engage with them. We recommend that you do not hesitate to remove Recipes Extension from your computer. Please read our full article to learn more about how you can possibly avoid similar threats in the future.
Where does Recipes Extension come from?
The first suspicious sign about this extension is that we have not found any official page where you could actually install it off of. In fact, the Chrome ID this PUP uses (“adnggmlkbkdbplckmbjjncnjnpeaclgd”) is unknown to the Chrome web store, which either means that this extension has been blocked by Google based on user reports as being potentially harmful or it had never been available for installation in the store. Either way, it is quite a worrisome situation to find out that there is an application on your computer that has no real official source. In fact, this alone should be just enough for you to want to delete Recipes Extension from your browser. But, of course, there is more to this PUP.
We have found that it is quite likely that you install this PUP via freeware bundles that could be promoted by questionable file-sharing sites, such as descargar.es and filewin.com. It is always risky to download free or hacked programs from shady torrent or freeware pages because these sites mainly host questionable bundled versions that can contain several malware infections as well as PUPs like this one. The installers are designed in a way that they are quite deceptive and tend to fool inexperienced users into overlooking certain browser setting changes or additional malicious content. This is how you may install such threats without even knowing. So it is quite possible that you do not even recall installing this extension. If you want to make sure that your virtual world is a secure place for you to be in, we advise you to delete Recipes Extension and then, find a reliable online malware scanner to be able to identify all the rest of the threats on your PC.
How does Recipes Extension work?
Although this browser extension seems to offer you thousands of recipes and other cooking-related materials, the main problem it presents is that it installs findgofind.com as your home page, your default search provider, your new tab page as well. However, this search engine is not to be trusted if you do not want additional system security issues on your computer or even worse. Apart from showing you modified search results that could include potentially unreliable third-party advertisements and sponsored links, this tool may also spy on you and use the collected information to send customized content to your screen. This is what the EULA has to say about this:
You agree that Clever App, S.L. may collect and use information gathered in any manner as part of the product support services provided to you, if any, related to FindGoFind. Clever App, S.L. may also use this information to provide notices to you which may be of use or interest to you.
No wonder why we recommend that you remove Recipes Extension from your browser as soon as possible. Please move on to the next paragraph where we will tell you what you can do to eliminate this potential threat source from your computer.
How can I delete Recipes Extension?
As a matter of fact, it is not that difficult at all to put an end to the possible exposure to unreliable web content if you just remove the unwanted extension from the Extension Manager of your Google Chrome browser. If you are not familiar with these steps, please use our guide below as a reference. Also, remember to update your programs and drivers frequently to avoid cyber attacks via outdated security holes. If you want to provide proper protection for your PC though, we suggest that you employ a decent anti-malware program, such as SpyHunter.
Remove Recipes Extension from your browser
Google Chrome
- Display the menu by pressing Alt+F.
- Navigate to More tools.
- Select Extensions.
- Find the unwanted extension in the list and click on the Trash can.
- Press Remove in the confirmation window.
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