How To Remove Fuq.com Hijacker

Complete Guide To Eliminate Unwanted App

Fuq.com is an undesired software piece that aims to collect browsing-related data and then employs it to spam users with advertisements that appear pertinent to their interests. You should not trust the ads shown by this program regardless of how enticing they are because they may be different from what they seem. The most common symptoms which indicate that this hijacker has been installed in your PC are changes in your homepage and new tab page address, replaced search engine, unexpected page redirects, display of numerous annoying ads on your screen, sluggish browser performance, and so on.

Threat Summary

Name: Fuq.com

Category: Browser hijacker, Redirect virus

Traits: Makes changes to default browser’ means, displays advertising materials, triggers page-redirects to different web places

Danger level: Medium

Distributed methods: Sneaks into the PC systems via bundled apps, deceptive ads and links, etc.

Signs: Modified browser’s settings, display of irksome advertising materials, page-redirects

More Facts About Fuq.com:

Many users get infected with hijackers like Fuq.com, Giftsformobile.com, etc. when they implement a Quick or Automatic installation of software bundles, different free apps, updates, and add-ons. Luckily these browser-based parasites don’t have any specific capabilities and that’s why they’re not regarded as destructive as Ransomware, Trojans, rootkits, spyware, computer viruses, or similar malware pests. Still, many people refer to hijacking apps as potentially unwanted due to their hostile ad-generating and page-redirecting deeds. This intruder can continuously show different ads, banners, pop-ups, and similar commercial contents that have nothing to do with the page they take you to, and automatically page-redirect your web searches to some affiliated websites.

In addition to this, web users refer to Fuq.com as a source of irritation while some people even label it a virus. Our researchers, nevertheless, have informed us it is not a virus or malware and is far from being as damaging as real security threats such as Ransomware or Trojans. This is merely an advertising tool that alters the configuration of your internet browsers with the intention to advertise sponsored products, services, and webpages on the screen while users are surfing the web. Yet, despite not being dangerous, it is strongly suggested to remove Fuq.com from the device properly and there are a number of reasons for that. One of them is the unwanted redirects caused by it that may land you on quite dangerous web places with all sorts of hateful contents.

Infiltration Of Browser Hijackers:

Browser hijackers like this tend to sneak into the PC systems via bundled software as optional elements. When users download free applications from the internet and then decide to install it via the Quick or Default configuration wizard, they end up contaminating their systems with unwanted programs. In order to evade this occurrence, you should always pick the Custom or Advanced type of installation that allows you to see and untick the checkboxes next to any unwanted or needless apps. Furthermore, to download any programs or files, rely on official or verified sources only and stay away from third-party ones.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fuq.com a destructive virus?

It is far from being a virus and cannot harshly damage your computer. It’s a type of browser hijacker that can display a lot of ads while you’re surfing the internet and cause page-redirects to unfamiliar sites. Having said that, some of its promoted sites could be unsafe.

How to avoid getting infected with hijackers?

It is significant to protect your device with a reliable security app and keep it up-to-date as it will inform you whenever an unwanted program tries to enter your computer. Moreover, avoid interacting with random online material and be very careful while downloading and installing new apps on your system.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove Fuq.com:

Remove the related items of Fuq.com using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing Fuq.com issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (Fuq.com) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to Fuq.com removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to Fuq.com still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove Fuq.com plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in Fuq.com removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete Fuq.com (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.