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Browser hijacker | 09/14/2017

Flightsearchapp Browser Hijacker Removal Tool Guide


Flightsearchapp(free.flightsearchapp.com) claims to be a simple tool to provide updates regarding flight arrivals, flight departures, flight tracking and access to time zone converters. However, it is a malicious program which is also known as browser hijacker.

It will redirect you to sites such as MyWay.com and Ask.com, and it also displays sponsored results with advertisements leading to sites that may have malicious content. Flightsearchapp toolbar falls into the category called PUP (Potentially Unwanted Programs) that leads to pop-up ads or third-party sponsored links.

Flight search

How does Flightsearch enter into your system? How can you recognize it?

FlightSearch Toolbar usually gets into your system through third party installers by concealing itself in freeware installation. It also enters through software bundling. It is sponsored by third parties to generate revenue for them by promoting a lot of advertisements and infected links along with the search results. It collects sensitive information that may compromise user’s privacy. It also reads cookies and steals your personal details for selling purposes.

Nature and Behavior

  1. Changes default homepage and search engine
  2. Automatic redirection to various links
  3. Leads to entrance of other malware in the system
  4. Appearance of pop-ups links and a lot of advertisements
  5. Slow browsing speed

Targeted browsers

  1. Google Chrome
  2. Mozilla Firefox
  3. Internet Explorer

How to remove Flightsearchapp:

You can remove it using the given methods:

Removing Flightsearchapp using FlightSearch RemovalTool


Scan your PC with:

        1. Download Flight search RemovalTool by clicking on the given link:
             FlightSearch RemovalTool

        2. As soon as you open the downloaded file a security warning will pop-up as shown below, click on ‘Run’ button.

            run box

            NOTE: You will not see this pop-up in Windows 10.

        3. A pop-up window will appear again. Click on ‘Yes’.

           Setup

        4. Now, It will automatically detect and show the active threats present in your system.

        5  Then a setup window will open, click ‘Next’ button to start the installation process.

        6. To remove all the threats which were detected, click on ‘Clean Now’.
            Infected

            NOTE: If any browser is still running, close it before proceeding.
            Close Browser

        7. A window will now show up saying all the infected files, folders and registry entries has been removed successfully.
            Cleaned

Tips to Prevent Flightsearch from Infecting Your System:

  1. Enable your popup blocker: Pop-ups and ads in the websites are the most adoptable tactic used by cyber criminals or developers with the core intention to spread malicious programs. So, avoid clicking uncertain sites, software offers, pop-ups etc.
  2. Keep your Windows Updated:To avoid such infections, we recommend that you should always keep your system updated through automatic windows update. By doing this you can keep your device free from virus. According to survey, outdated/older versions of windows operating system are an easy target.
  3. Third party installation:Try to avoid freeware download websites as they usually install bundled of software with any installer or stub file.
  4. Regular Back up: Regular and periodical backup helps you to keep your data safe in case the system is infected by any kind of virus or any other infection. Thus always backup important files regularly on a cloud drive or an external hard drive.
  5. Always have an Anti-Virus: Precaution is better than cure. We recommend that you install an antivirus like McAfee or a good Malware Removal Tool like Free Malware RemovalTool. Apart from this we would suggest a regular updating of these software to detect and avoid latest infections.
  6. Install a powerful ad-blocker for ChromeMozilla and IE.

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