{"id":4560,"date":"2025-06-04T10:06:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:06:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=4560"},"modified":"2025-06-04T10:06:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T10:06:34","slug":"what-is-wave-browser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Wave Browser? How to Remove It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There were 236.7 million ransomware assaults worldwide in just the first half of 2022, with each incidence costing $4.54 million on average. In this age of data security and privacy, it&#8217;s only natural to seek out applications and programs that can safeguard our sensitive information. With that in mind, what is Wave browser?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a browser that causes more harm than benefit. So what is it, and why are users leaving it low on the list? Why is this <a href=\"https:\/\/wavebrowser.com\/\">Wave browser<\/a> virus notorious, and how to delete Wave browser? Our article discusses it all!<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">        <div class=\"iprovpn_btn_cta_row\">\n    \t<a class=\"btn_cta\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" title=\"Get iProVPN Now\">Get iProVPN NOW <i class=\"fas fa-long-arrow-alt-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n    \t<\/div>\n    <\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#Too_Much_on_Your_Plate_Weve_Got_You_Covered\" >Too Much on Your Plate? We\u2019ve Got You Covered!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#What_is_Wave_Browser\" >What is Wave Browser?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#Is_Wave_Browser_a_Virus\" >Is Wave Browser a Virus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#How_Did_Wave_Browser_Get_On_My_Computer\" >How Did Wave Browser Get On My Computer?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#How_Do_I_Get_Rid_of_Wave_Browser_Virus\" >How Do I Get Rid of Wave Browser Virus?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_Windows\" >How to Delete Wave Browser From Windows<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_Mac\" >How to Delete Wave Browser From Mac<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_iOS\" >How to Delete Wave Browser From iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_Android\" >How to Delete Wave Browser From Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#How_to_Prevent_Other_PUP_Downloads\" >How to Prevent Other PUP Downloads<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#1_Use_a_VPN\" >1. Use a VPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#2_Dont_Download_Apps_From_Malicious_Sites\" >2. Don\u2019t Download Apps From Malicious Sites<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#3_Use_a_Trusted_Antivirus_Software\" >3. Use a Trusted Antivirus Software<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_What_Is_Wave_Browser\" >FAQs &#8211; What Is Wave Browser<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#What_is_Wave_browser_and_how_do_I_get_rid_of_it\" >What is Wave browser and how do I get rid of it?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#Why_Wave_browser_wont_uninstall_from_my_device\" >Why Wave browser won&#8217;t uninstall from my device?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#Final_Note\" >Final Note<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/what-is-wave-browser\/#Start_Browsing_Privately\" >Start Browsing Privately!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Too_Much_on_Your_Plate_Weve_Got_You_Covered\"><\/span>Too Much on Your Plate? We\u2019ve Got You Covered!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Wave Browser, which resembles Chrome, has the potential to be dangerous.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">It is a PUP that behaves oddly after being installed.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">It raises malware threats and invasive ad concerns despite its data anonymity claims.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Its style is reminiscent of Chrome and Brave.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Although not a virus, security is compromised.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">It can be purposefully installed or downloaded together with other files.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Removal is difficult; procedures for various systems help.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use trusted antivirus software, update your operating system, and avoid dubious sources as precautions.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Authentic VPNs, like <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iProVPN<\/a>, improve security.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Be cautious to prevent downloading any unwanted malicious software.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Wave_Browser\"><\/span>What is Wave Browser?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Chromium-based Wave browser seems typical from the outside but is classified as potentially undesirable software. Conclusively, the answer to what Wave browser is, it\u2019s an unintentionally installed software:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A potentially unwelcome program (PUP).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You install it on purpose, yet it behaves unanticipated and undesirable.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">PUPs are a program that doesn&#8217;t always have harmful intent but causes device issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getastra.com\/blog\/security-audit\/malware-statistics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">1 billion<\/a> malicious software programs exist, and 560,000 new malware pieces are discovered daily. Referring to the Wave browser virus it increases the danger of virus exposure, intrusive adverts, changes to surfing settings, and data gathering for the browser. However, the browser takes a different viewpoint. While claiming to guarantee data anonymity on its homepage, its privacy policy promises to go above and beyond several current privacy regulations.<\/p>\n<p>The browser&#8217;s UI is modeled after Google Chrome and is derived from the Chromium source code. Its colors are similar to those of Microsoft Edge &#8211; making it confusing for users when they install it. Additionally, the Wave browser is reminiscent of the well-known privacy-focused browser Brave.<\/p>\n<p>Even though the browser has no connections to the browsers, as mentioned earlier, these similarities are a strategy to build confidence. You can unintentionally install it, but it is challenging to delete the Wave browser.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Wave_Browser_a_Virus\"><\/span>Is Wave Browser a Virus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Instead of being categorized as a virus, Wave Browser is a potentially unwanted application (PUP). Applications that are installed on your device without their permission are referred to as PUPs.<\/p>\n<p>Wave browser viruses can acquire sensitive information and change a user&#8217;s PC illegally.<\/p>\n<p>Many cybersecurity professionals believe that Wave Browser poses a threat.<\/p>\n<p>It can take over browsers, allowing viruses and other unwelcome components to spread across the user&#8217;s device. Additionally, this Browser may make a user&#8217;s machine vulnerable to attacks from hackers and lead to the device being infected with viruses or malware.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Did_Wave_Browser_Get_On_My_Computer\"><\/span>How Did Wave Browser Get On My Computer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to SonicWall&#8217;s 2022 Cyber Threat Report, Malware attacks are currently resting at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sonicwall.com\/2022-cyber-threat-report\/sonicwall-cyber-threat-report-thank-you\/?TR_name=asdas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">10.4 million\/year<\/a>, roughly where they were in 2018. Your computer might be invaded by it without your knowledge and its settings changed. Additionally, it frequently displays advertisements that might include dubious links. Overall, here\u2019s how this malicious browser might get into your computer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">You consciously install it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">The Wave browser comes as part of a bundle when you download other software, sometimes without your knowledge.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Despite being a copy of other browsers, it&#8217;s dangerous. To combat that, it\u2019s best to get rid of the Wave browser. Let\u2019s jump onto it in the section below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Get_Rid_of_Wave_Browser_Virus\"><\/span>How Do I Get Rid of Wave Browser Virus?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know about what is Wave browser, you must be wondering how to delete Wave browser too. You can download Wave browser on Windows, Mac, Android, or iOS devices. Here\u2019s a brief instructions for removing Wave browser virus from your device.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_Windows\"><\/span>How to Delete Wave Browser From Windows<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Get started with removing it from the control panel.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open Control Panel.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Launch the Control Panel, then select &#8220;Programs&#8221; or &#8220;Programs and Features.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Look for &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221; under installed applications.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Right-click &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221; and choose &#8220;Uninstall&#8221; or &#8220;Uninstall\/Change.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">To finish the uninstallation procedure, adhere to the on-screen instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Remove Wave browser extensions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open a web browser like Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Go to the options or settings menu of the browser.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Search for and eliminate any add-ons or extensions associated with the Browser.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Restore the factory settings for your browser (Depending on your browser, this will change, but generally speaking, the browser&#8217;s settings menu has a reset option).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Scan for PUPs.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">A reliable anti-malware program should be downloaded and installed if you don&#8217;t already have one.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Run a thorough system check to find and get rid of any leftover signs of the Browser or connected possibly unwanted programs.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Use the anti-malware program&#8217;s recommendations to eliminate or quarantine any threats it detects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Remove all temporary files.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Hold down the Windows key and type &#8220;Disk Cleanup.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Launch Disk Cleanup and choose the C: disk, often where your operating system is stored, from the list of drives.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Check the boxes next to any unwanted objects, such as temporary files, and click &#8220;OK&#8221; to clean your system.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Restart your computer and perform manual checks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the C: drive&#8217;s &#8220;Program Files&#8221; or &#8220;Program Files (x86)&#8221; folder and look inside for any Browser files that could still be present. If discovered, remove them.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Inspect your taskbar or desktop browser shortcuts for any unwelcome additions. If required, right-click and choose delete.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_Mac\"><\/span>How to Delete Wave Browser From Mac<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Close the application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Close Wave Browser if it&#8217;s open by clicking the &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221; option in the top-left corner<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Choose &#8220;Quit Wave Browser.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Delete the app.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Launch Finder from the dock or type &#8220;Finder&#8221; while holding down Command + Space.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the &#8220;Applications&#8221; folder in Finder.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Find the &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221; program.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In your dock, drag the &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221; program icon to the Trash icon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Clear cache\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In the top menu bar of Finder, select the &#8220;Go&#8221; menu.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Choose &#8220;Go to Folder.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Enter the following route: d \/ Library. The &#8220;Application Support&#8221; folder may be found and opened.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Look for and remove any folders with the name &#8220;Wave Browser.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open the &#8220;Caches&#8221; folder in the Library folder once more.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Delete any folders connected to &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221;.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Clear browsing data.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Open a web browser, for example, Chrome if you previously used Wave Browser to access the internet.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Locate the option to clear browsing history or data in the browser&#8217;s menu. Delete any information related to the Browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>5. Restart your Mac PC\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_iOS\"><\/span>How to Delete Wave Browser From iOS<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Uninstall the app from your device.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap the Wave Browser app icon and hold it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Tap the &#8220;X&#8221; on the app icon when the icons wiggle and appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Remove Cache.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Some browsers may leave behind cache data. You can clear this from inside the browser program.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Find alternatives for cleaning the cache or browsing data by opening the browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Restart your iOS device.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Wave_Browser_From_Android\"><\/span>How to Delete Wave Browser From Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>1. Uninstall the app.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">On your Android device, launch the &#8220;Settings&#8221; app.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Depending on your device, scroll down and choose &#8220;Apps&#8221; or &#8220;Application Manager.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">In the list of installed apps, locate &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221; and touch on it.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Select &#8220;Uninstall&#8221; and provide your confirmation code when requested.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2. Clear cache.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Find &#8220;Wave Browser&#8221; while in the &#8220;Apps&#8221; or &#8220;Application Manager&#8221; settings.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Click the app, then click &#8220;Storage&#8221; or &#8220;Storage &amp; cache.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Click &#8220;Clear data&#8221; to erase any previously saved app-related data.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Select &#8220;Clear cache&#8221; to get rid of cached files.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3. Uninstall Wave Browser shortcuts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">If Wave Browser had shortcuts on your home screen or app drawer.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Delete by long-pressing the app icon.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">Drag the icon to the &#8220;Remove&#8221; or &#8220;Uninstall&#8221; option at the top of the screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4. Restart your device.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Prevent_Other_PUP_Downloads\"><\/span>How to Prevent Other PUP Downloads<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how to delete Wave browser, PUPs, can change their identity and make a comeback online. Therefore, being cautious is crucial to prevent downloading the Wave browser or other similar possibly dangerous apps in the future. Here\u2019s how you can protect your device:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Use_a_VPN\"><\/span>1. Use a VPN<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Using a VPN ensures that you only download applications and software that are safe to use. Yet, not every VPN is to be trusted; only invest in the best for complete device protection, such as iProVPN.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Dont_Download_Apps_From_Malicious_Sites\"><\/span>2. Don\u2019t Download Apps From Malicious Sites<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Avoid downloading software from unreliable or suspicious sites since doing so exposes you to potentially unwanted applications bundled with legitimate software and corrupted or malicious files. Instead, use reputable software repositories, app storefronts, or official websites. Avoid falling prey to potentially harmful platforms such as those associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/thegratifiedblog.com\/marketing\/google-lead-services\/\">Google Lead Services<\/a> Malware.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"gmail_signature\" dir=\"ltr\" data-smartmail=\"gmail_signature\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_a_Trusted_Antivirus_Software\"><\/span>3. Use a Trusted Antivirus Software<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Your antivirus software must always be up-to-date before connecting your computer to the internet. A trustworthy antivirus program will do a thorough scan of your device to find and get rid of any viruses or malware that may be there.<\/p>\n<p>You will be notified if the scan uncovers any problems, and you can then use it to take action to eliminate the risks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<div class=\"blog_faq\">\n                <h3 class=\"main_title\">FAQs - What Is Wave Browser<\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Wave_browser_and_how_do_I_get_rid_of_it\"><\/span>What is Wave browser and how do I get rid of it? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>It's a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that enables search engine access, like any other browser. It looks like Google Chrome - often leading to the confusion of downloading it to your device. However, Wave browser virus can track your information, and to avoid that, you can delete it by following our detailed guide in this article.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                \n                <div class=\"faq\">\n            <h3 class=\"faq_title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Wave_browser_wont_uninstall_from_my_device\"><\/span>Why Wave browser won&#8217;t uninstall from my device? <i class=\"fa fa-plus\"><\/i><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3> \n                        <div class=\"faq_description\">\n                <p>Cybersecurity organizations categorize Wave Browser as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). 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