Adfarm mediaplex com malware

The Adfarm Mediaplex.com malware is a kind of hijacking browser. This will mostly affect the computer via web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer. When your computer gets affected due to Adfarm Mediaplex com malware, the web page is redirected to any malicious site that leads to data theft.

Mediaplex virus

The Mediaplex virus is a browser hijacker. When the Mediaplex virus affects your web browser, either the web browser homepage changes or redirects to the suspicious web site. Perform the quick guidelines to remove the Mediaplex virus on the computer.

How to remove mediaplex

To know how to remove the Mediaplex virus on the computer using Programs, follow the instructions mentioned below.

STEP 1

  • Search for the Control Panel option and click its icon from the displayed search result.
  • In the Control Panel window, go to the Programs section and click the Uninstall a Program link.
  • Remove the application that might be the reason for the Mediaplex virus.
  • Find the WebCake, BrowserDefender, and Delta Chrome Toolbar applications from the Installed Application list. Select those applications and select Uninstall.
How to remove mediaplex

STEP 2

When you are using the Google Chrome web browser on the computer, follow the steps provided below to change the Chrome settings.

  • On the Windows computer, double-click the Google Chrome icon on the home screen.
  • Navigate to the upper-right corner of the screen, find the three-line icon, and click it.
  • Select the Extensions option at the left panel of the screen.
  • Select the Delete icon next to the plugin that you do not remember downloading by you.
  • Again, move to the three-line icon at the top corner of the screen.
  • Select the Settings option on the left side of the screen. Go to the Search section, set the search engine that you need to use as the default.
  • Close the Settings window after making the required changes.
  • When you are using other web browsers instead of the Google Chrome web browser, remove plugins.

Mediaplex cookie removal

  • On the home screen of your Windows computer, find the Google Chrome icon and click it to open.
  • At the top-right corner of the screen, you will see the three-dot icon.
  • Click the three-dot icon and scroll down the page.
  • Once you see the Advanced button, select it to view more settings options.
  • Navigate to the Privacy and Security page and then select the Site Settings option.
  • Make sure to turn on the toggle next to the ‘Clear cookies and site data’ when you quit Chrome option.
  • Next, you have to search for the Mediaplex name in the search bar at the upper-right corner of the screen.
  • Click the Delete/Remove icon to remove the Mediaplex cookie on the Google Chrome web browser.
Mediaplex cookie removal

Mediaplex virus mac

  • Go to the Safari web browser on the Mac computer.
  • Select MenuPreferencesExtensions and then remove the extensions of the Mediaplex virus

Block mediaplex cookie

  • After opening the Google Chrome web browser on the Windows computer, Find the More icon (three-dot icon) on the screen and click it.
  • Select SettingsAdvancedSite SettingsPrivacy and Security section
  • Go to Cookies and turn off the toggle next to the ‘Allow sites to save and read cookie data’ option.
  • Click the Add button beside the Block button and specify the name of the web address as Mediaplex.
  • Select the Add button to save the web address.
  • Make sure to turn on the ‘Block third-party cookies’ feature.
Block mediaplex cookie
How do I block mediaplex

How do I block mediaplex

  • On your keyboard, press the Win and R keys at the same time.
  • When you see the Run box on the screen, enter ‘taskmgr’ without the single quotes, and select the OK button.
  • In the Windows Task Manager window, navigate to the Processes tab.
  • Select and right-click the application that is malicious in the Application list.
  • Select the End Task option.