I wrote this article to help you remove Webunstop.org. This Webunstop.org removal guide works for Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer.

Webunstop.org is a platform which allows people to avert geo-restrictions. The domain promises to give users entry into websites which cannot be accessed from their location. Webunstop.org works globally without the use of software. The developers of the platform claim that it provides a faster connection speed than a VPN and gives secure connections. The service is available for users who work with Windows and Apple devices. Contrary to the description, Webunstop.org is associated to software. The website is used by an adware program. The rogue tool is not secure by any means. It involves multiple risks.

To set the record straight, the adware behind Webunstop.org is not spread by the website itself. The shady tool gets distributed in a couple of ways. The first propagation vector is bundling. Freeware, shareware and pirated programs host the setup file of the covert program. The download client will offer the adware as a bonus. You will have the option to deselect the additional program. To find the setting, you will have to read the terms and conditions. When installing new programs to your PC, make sure they have a good reputation. Do your research beforehand. To be on the safe side, review their end user license agreement (EULA) while conducting the installation.

The Webunstop.org adware can also travel in a spam email. Hackers can attach software to ordinary files, like text documents, spreadsheets, images and archives. The attachment will be presented as a document on an important matter, like a delivery package, a recommended letter, a bill, a fine, a legal notice or something else. The sender can write on behalf of a legitimate organization to convince the recipient that the message is genuine. To check whether a given email is reliable, look up the listed contacts. The email address is the best indication. A spammer can copy the contacts of a given entity, but he cannot access an official account. The letter would therefore be sent from a fake account.

The developers of the Webunstop.org adware make profit by supporting third party content. The tool links to sponsored websites. The owners of the corresponding platforms pay to have them supported. This practice is legal, but it needs to meet certain security requirements. The Webunstop.org adware does not have built-in security features. The third party content does not go through a check before getting forwarded to the end user. The ad windows could lead you to malicious domains which will transfer malware to your computer. Our advice is to steer clear of unsolicited advertisements.

It may be difficult to identify all supported content. The Webunstop.org adware generates different types of advertisements. The classic pop-ups are obvious and easy to identify as risky. However, the pop-under formats are more diverse and well disguised. The clandestine program displays banners, interstitial, floating, transitional, inline and contextual ads. The windows will be embedded into the web pages you browse through. You could mistake them for part of the content from the website in question. Some of the embedded formats are devised to follow users as they scroll around the page. Another interesting type of ads is in-text links. The actual ad window would only appear when you hover over the link with your mouse cursor.

To acquire people’s interest, the Webunstop.org adware shows bargain offers for high quality goods. This includes technological devices, clothes, furniture, accessories, decorative elements, sports gear, gardening equipment, games, toys and other items. As good as the proposed deals may be, keep in mind that they are not confirmed to be real. The presentation may be a disguise. Any given ad could lead to a dangerous website. When shopping online, stick to official platforms. If there are featured offers, make sure they derive from the same website.

Another threat around the Webunstop.org adware is data theft. The insidious program has tracking capabilities. It will monitor your web sessions and extort the information which is stored into your browser. The vulnerable data encompasses your browsing history, tracking cookies, keystrokes, IP address, email account, telephone number, fax, zip code, home address, user names, passwords and financial credentials. The owners of the Webunstop.org adware can sell your private details without asking for your permission. You will not be informed who your data is sold to.

Webunstop.org Removal

Before starting the real removal process, you must reboot in Safe Mode. If you are familiar with this task, skip the instructions below and proceed to Step 2. If you do not know how to do it, here is how to reboot in Safe mode:

For Windows 98, XP, Millenium and 7:
Reboot your computer. When the first screen of information appears, start repeatedly pressing F8 key. Then choose Safe Mode With Networking from the options.

For Windows 8/8.1
Click the Start button, next click Control Panel —> System and Security —> Administrative Tools —> System Configuration.‌

Check the Safe Boot option and click OK. Click Restart when asked.
For Windows 10
Open the Start menu and click or tap on the Power button.

While keeping the Shift key pressed, click or tap on Restart.

Here are the steps you must follow to permanently remove from the browser:

Remove From Mozilla Firefox:

Open Firefox, click on top-right corner , click Add-ons, hit Extensions next.

Look for suspicious or unknown extensions, remove them all.

Remove From Chrome:

Open Chrome, click chrome menu icon at the top-right corner —>More Tools —> Extensions. There, identify the malware and select chrome-trash-icon(Remove).

Remove From Internet Explorer:
Open IE, then click IE gear icon on the top-right corner —> Manage Add-ons.

Find the malicious add-on. Remove it by pressing Disable.

Right click on the browser’s shortcut, then click Properties. Remove everything after the .exe” in the Target box.

Open Control Panel by holding the Win Key and R together. Write appwiz.cpl in the field, then click OK.

Here, find any program you had no intention to install and uninstall it.

Run the Task Manager by right clicking on the Taskbar and choosing Start Task Manager.

Look carefully at the file names and descriptions of the running processes. If you find any suspicious one, search on Google for its name, or contact me directly to identify it. If you find a malware process, right-click on it and choose End task.

Open MS Config by holding the Win Key and R together. Type msconfig and hit Enter.

Go in the Startup tab and Uncheck entries that have “Unknown” as Manufacturer.

Still can not remove Webunstop.org from your browser? Please, leave a comment below, describing what steps you performed. I will answer promptly.