Browser hijacker such as Scangoogle.ru is one of the most chilling type of unwanted software floating around the Internet: an attack that changes a user web-browser’s settings like home page, new tab page and search provider by default. A lot of people have fallen victim to these kinds of attacks, looking the Net in hopes of finding the step-by-step guide on how to restore their favorite homepage and search engine.

Scangoogle.ru is a browser hijackers that aims to generate income by redirecting you to sponsored pages. It is not a malicious infection but it still behaves questionably. For one, it entered your computer without your permission. Do not be surprised if you suddenly find it on your browser and have no recollection of installing it…