Remove Sportblast.xyz
Sportblast.xyz is a search engine that you may end up regularly seeing, even though you are not familiar with. However, this is not a normal event. Typically, the cause of it is a browser hijacker or Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) on your device. This software is tampering with your browser configuration and setting Sportblast.xyz as the default new tab page or search engine. While there is nothing dangerous about this behavior, it will undermine your online searching and browsing experience.
It is important to add that Sportblast.xyz is not harmful either. It hosts a basic search feature and quick links to popular online sports news sources. The search field appears to redirects users to Bing.com. Keep in mind that the creators of the Sportblast.xyz are likely to generate ad revenue for each search users make. This would explain why they are relying on shady software to bring more users to their website.
How did Sportblast.xyz Get Installed?
Users are often surprised to hear how easy it is for hijackers and PUPs to get to their device. Sometimes, not paying attention to just one step of a new software install may end up introducing 3rd-party tools – this is known as software bundling. It is a valid software promotion scheme, but sometimes these bundles might rely on obfuscated instructions or confusing messages to get users to install 3rd-party utilities. Software bundles are typical for freeware (media players, torrent clients, etc.) so make sure to observe the installation instructions of these apps carefully. Always decline offers to install additional software.
To remove Sportblast.xyz permanently, you should identify and eradicate the source of the problem. We suggest that you do this with the assistance of an up-to-date anti-malware application.
