What is Flashit.xyz?
Flashit.xyz is a potentially unwanted program that can also be labelled as a browser hijacker. It means that this application may carry out various modifications on your browser, and these modifications generally are not desirable. While, most of the time, such apps require your permission to enter the target system, users often miss the moment when they are asked for the authorization. As a result, they add this app to their browsers accidentally. If that happened to you as well, you can remove Flashit.xyz by following the removal guidelines at the bottom of this entry.
Where does Flashit.xyz come from?
Although Flashit.xyz might come across as a browser hijacker, in reality, it is a browser extension for Chrome. Thus, it is possible to find this application at the Chrome Web Store. And when you look at it that way, it might be hard to say that this application is a malicious infection. After all, it doesn’t exactly hide its presence from you.
However, the official sources are not the only places where you can get this app. Our research team says that Flashit.xyz might also spread through bundles and pop-ups. When it comes to bundles, it usually refers to software packages that users can easily download via torrents or file-sharing websites. A third-party installer might bundle several additional programs together.
Users often don’t even realize that there are additional apps and features together with the program they downloaded. And if they don’t read the installation steps carefully, Flashit.xyz and other unwanted apps get easily added to their browsers. While you can avoid these apps by being attentive during the freeware installation process, it would also be a good idea to avoid file-sharing sites altogether. If you need a new application, make sure you download it from its official sources.
What does Flashit.xyz do?
Right before you add this extension to your browser, it informs you about the permissions it needs to function properly. Of course, if the browser settings modifications catch you by surprise, you probably have missed the notification. As a result, it looks like your browser was infected with a browser hijacker.
However, Flashit.xyz works like most of the potentially unwanted programs that we’ve been dealing with for the last month. It installs a tool that modifies your homepage and new tab settings. The homepage is changed to flashit.xyz, and it might look like the new website should improve your web browsing experience. However, this “search engine” is not genuine. In other words, it’s not original, and when you perform a web search via Flashit.xyz, all your search queries end up getting redirected to Bing.
However, even the results you see on Bing get modified because that’s what potentially unwanted programs essentially do. They display customized search results because this way, they might convince you to interact with the content they provide. And if you click the links delivered by Flashit.xyz, you will help the people behind this app make money. That’s why these programs use the pay-per-click system to generate profit.
Albeit there is nothing illegal about this, a number of security issues remain. First, if you didn’t intend to have Flashit.xyz on your browser, you most certainty shouldn’t tolerate this app. Next, the extension cannot review the third-party content it promotes, so even if the outgoing link redirects you to a dangerous website, the application cannot be held responsible for it.
Consequently, Flashit.xyz can function like a medium between you and various scams. Although the app itself does not intent to infect you with malware, there is always a chance that it could be exploited by malevolent third parties.
How do I remove Flashit.xyz?
Due to various reasons, it is for the best to remove Flashit.xyz from your system right now. The Chrome extension must be removed manually or through the browser add-on manager. However, it would be for the best to simply reset your browser settings to default. You can also scan your computer with a licensed antispyware tool, and it will give you a thorough report and your system’s status. You might also find more unwanted applications on your computer, so don’t hesitate to remove them all. If necessary, invest in a powerful antispyware tool.
Manual Flashit.xyz Removal
- Launch the Chrome.
- Press Alt+F and select Settings.
- Scroll down to the bottom and click Advanced.
- Scroll down again and click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Click Reset settings and scan your PC with SpyHunter.
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