Utilize the "Reset settings to their original defaults" feature found in advanced browser options to wipe out unauthorized homepage or search engine modifications. Step 2: Perform Comprehensive Malware Remediation

: Regularly update your operating system, web browsers, and security software to patch vulnerabilities.

Use browser settings or extensions like "HTTPS Everywhere" to ensure your connection to any website is encrypted, protecting you from man-in-the-middle attacks.

We are raised on fairy tales. We watch movies where the couple overcomes a single, monumental obstacle (a misunderstanding, a missed flight, an evil ex) and rides off into the sunset. We assume that "happily ever after" is a destination, not a daily negotiation.