What is Gstatic? How to remove from your computer!

What is Gstatic?

Gstatic domain is owned by google and it helps to load content faster from their CDN or content delivery network. In another word it  reduces bandwidth usage and increased network performance.   Gastatic stores static data  so that it speeds up loading google services like gmail, google maps and so on.  

Gstatic Virus

The Gstatic Virus is an adware or unwanted software which is promoted by cyber criminals for the scam or harmful intention.  your device can be affected by this type of malware or scam using this Gastatic service.

Typical signs

• And appear in places they shouldn’t be.
• Your web browser’s homepage has changed without your concern.
• Web pages that you typically visit are not displaying properly.
• Website links redirect to sites different unknown sites.
• browser slows to a crawl.
• New extensions, or plugins are installed in your browser.
• automatically installs unknown software.
• browser crashes.

How did adware install on my computer?

Browser hijackers uses a deceptive marketing method called “bundling” or through intrusive ads. those programmer don’t disclose information about bundled apps properly or hide them. They do this to generate revenue by advertisement and keep the software free. 

in this process, you install third party software from an untrustworthy source and install unwanted application like adware or browser hijacker unknowingly.

harmful affects of Gstatic

What happens if your browser is hijacked by this type of adware.

• Annoying ads (visible pop ups, banner ad and  coupon) : you will see these unwanted pop-ups delivered by gstatic virus (or malware or browser hijackers) that are installed without our consent.
• briefly see subdomains like connectivitycheck.gstatic.com, ssl.gstatic.com, or showing up on Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or any other browser.

potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) :

When you click Those ads, those might lead to more serious problems. As you will be often redirected untrustworthy sites or even run scripts to download and install unwanted applications

Potential  privacy or cyber victim:

when you click those ads, browser hijackers may collect sensitive data like your ip address, keystroke, browsing history and so on. even more, These information might sold to third parties or cyber criminals who may steal your credit card info and worst case scenario probable identity theft.

How to remove Gstatic adware

 Automatic removal tips:

If you are not a computer gig, it might be hard and lengthy process to remove this type of malware by yourself. For automatic removal you can use software like Spyhunter OR Reimage.  additionally, these type of software will remove core files of Gstatic, so that adware can’t reinstall again and again. And you can do this in 15 minute only.

How to be sure : how to run a system scan by widows defender?

You can perform a full scan of your device to know whether it is infected.  A full system scan will help you to isolate and remove unwanted application from your computer. before scanning, make sure your windows defender is up to date . Press “Windows” + “I” to open Settings. You can follow below video to scan your full system scan.

video: How to Run a System Scan?

Manual removal tips

video :10 Step Mac tutorial for Mac user on how to remove ALL viruses, malware, adware, spyware

For window users: Steps to remove Gstatic virus

• STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using the Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer, Google Chrome. Mozilla Firefox., Safari and Microsoft Edge.