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Content is republished with permission from Malwarebytes.

What is BringMeSports?

The Malwarebytes research team has determined that BringMeSports is a browser NewTab. These so-called "NewTabs" can manipulate your browser(s), for example to change your startpage or searchscopes, so that the affected browser visits their site or one of their choice.
BringMeSports is a member of the Mindspark/Ask family now known as IAC Applications.

How do I know if my computer is affected by BringMeSports?

You may see this browser extensions/add-ons:

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these warnings during install:

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You may see this entry in your list of installed software:

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and this new homepage in the affected browsers:

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How did BringMeSports get on my computer?

Browser hijackers use different methods for distributing themselves. This particular one was downloaded from their website.

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How do I remove BringMeSports?

Our program Malwarebytes can detect and remove this potentially unwanted program.
You can use their own uninstall instructions first, but I would advise to follow the steps below anyway.
  • Please download Malwarebytes to your desktop.
  • Double-click mb3-setup-consumer-{version}.exe and follow the prompts to install the program.
  • Then click Finish.
  • Once the program has fully updated, select Scan Now on the Dashboard. Or select the Threat Scan from the Scan menu.
  • If another update of the definitions is available, it will be implemented before the rest of the scanning procedure.
  • When the scan is complete, make sure that all Threats are selected, and click Remove Selected.
  • Restart your computer when prompted to do so.
Is there anything else I need to do to get rid of BringMeSports?
  • If you are using Chrome, you may have to remove the Extension manually under Tools > More Tools > Extensions. Click on the bin behind the BringMeSports entry and confirm Remove in the prompt.
  • If your browsers have been hijacked, you should read our Restore Browser page. You can read there how to fix additional browser redirect methods.
How would the full version of Malwarebytes help protect me?

We hope our application and this guide have helped you eradicate this hijacker.

As you can see below the full version of Malwarebytes would have protected you against the BringMeSports hijacker. It would have warned you before the hijacker could install itself, giving you a chance to stop it before it became too late.

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and it blocks traffic to some of their domains:

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Technical details for experts

Possible signs in a FRST log:

 HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = hxxp://hp.myway.com/bringmesports/ttab02/index.html?n={n}&p2={p2}&ptb={ptb}&coid={coid}
 FF Extension: No Name - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\Extensions\[email protected] [2017-11-21]
 FF Extension: Default - C:\Program Files (x86)\Mozilla Firefox\browser\extensions\{972ce4c6-7e08-4474-a285-3208198ce6fd}.xpi [2017-11-21] [not signed]
 CHR Extension: (BringMeSports) - C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp [2017-11-21]
 C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\BringMeSportsTooltab

BringMeSports Internet Explorer Homepage and New Tab (HKCU\...\BringMeSportsTooltab Uninstall Internet Explorer) (Version:  - Mindspark Interactive Network, Inc.) <==== ATTENTION
The Malwarebytes scan log:

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-Log Details-
Scan Date: 11/21/17
Scan Time: 9:19 AM
Log File: c16a7300-ce94-11e7-9d77-080027750297.json
Administrator: Yes

-Software Information-
Version: 3.2.2.2018
Components Version: 1.0.212
Update Package Version: 1.0.3309
License: Premium

-System Information-
OS: Windows 7 Service Pack 1
CPU: x64
File System: NTFS
User: {computername}\{username}

-Scan Summary-
Scan Type: Threat Scan
Result: Completed
Objects Scanned: 334440
Threats Detected: 59
Threats Quarantined: 58
Time Elapsed: 1 min, 52 sec

-Scan Options-
Memory: Enabled
Startup: Enabled
Filesystem: Enabled
Archives: Enabled
Rootkits: Disabled
Heuristics: Enabled
PUP: Detect
PUM: Detect

-Scan Details-
Process: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Module: 1
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\BringMeSportsTooltab\TooltabExtension.dll, Quarantined, [849], [356944],1.0.3309

Registry Key: 2
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\BringMeSportsTooltab Uninstall Internet Explorer, Quarantined, [849], [356944],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, HKCU\SOFTWARE\BringMeSports, Quarantined, [849], [444113],1.0.3309

Registry Value: 2
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, HKCU\SOFTWARE\BringMeSports|START PAGE, Quarantined, [849], [444113],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\WINDOWS\CURRENTVERSION\UNINSTALL\BringMeSportsTooltab Uninstall Internet Explorer|PUBLISHER, Quarantined, [260], [352442],1.0.3309

Registry Data: 1
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, HKCU\SOFTWARE\MICROSOFT\INTERNET EXPLORER\MAIN|START PAGE, Replaced, [260], [293497],1.0.3309

Data Stream: 0
(No malicious items detected)

Folder: 10
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\BringMeSportsTooltab, Delete-on-Reboot, [849], [356944],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\ROAMING\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\{profile}.default\BROWSER-EXTENSION-DATA\[email protected], Quarantined, [849], [457934],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\_metadata, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\config, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\icons, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\libs, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\PLLNAAHMNJFAAOOLILCDEEPHJDDOBCFP\13.321.12.17428_0, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309

File: 43
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\BringMeSportsTooltab\TooltabExtension.dll, Delete-on-Reboot, [849], [356944],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\ROAMING\MOZILLA\FIREFOX\PROFILES\{profile}.default\EXTENSIONS\[email protected], Quarantined, [849], [457930],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Roaming\Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\{profile}.default\browser-extension-data\[email protected]\storage.js, Quarantined, [849], [457934],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\Secure Preferences, Removal Failed, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\Preferences, Replaced, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\000003.log, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\CURRENT, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\LOCK, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\LOG, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Local Extension Settings\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\MANIFEST-000001, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\USERS\{username}\APPDATA\LOCAL\GOOGLE\CHROME\USER DATA\DEFAULT\EXTENSIONS\PLLNAAHMNJFAAOOLILCDEEPHJDDOBCFP\13.321.12.17428_0\CONFIG\CONFIG.JSON, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\icons\icon128.png, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\icons\icon16.png, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\icons\icon19disabled.png, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\icons\icon19on.png, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\icons\icon48.png, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\ajax.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\background.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\chrome.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\content_script.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\dlp.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\dlpHelper.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\extension_detect.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\index.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\logger.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\pageUtils.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\product.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\storage.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\TabManager.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\TemplateParser.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\ul.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\urlFragmentActions.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\urlUtils.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\util.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\js\webtooltabAPI.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\libs\PartnerId.js, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\_metadata\computed_hashes.json, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\_metadata\verified_contents.json, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\dynamicNewTab.html, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\manifest.json, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\product.html, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark.Generic, C:\Users\{username}\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\pllnaahmnjfaaoolilcdeephjddobcfp\13.321.12.17428_0\stubby.html, Quarantined, [849], [456842],1.0.3309
PUP.Optional.MindSpark, C:\USERS\{username}\DESKTOP\BRINGMESPORTS.EXE, Quarantined, [260], [365288],1.0.3309

Physical Sector: 0
(No malicious items detected)


(end)
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