What is Search.emailfaster.co?
Our security experts say Search.emailfaster.co is a browser hijacker, and as such, it can expose you to severe computer security threats if you do not take this danger seriously. The problem with browser hijacker is that they often look like a genuine search engine, and sometimes users cannot tell whether the domain set as their default homepage is reliable or not. We can assure you; however, that Search.emailfaster.co is not your new best friend. You have to remove this program from your computer along with everything associated with it because there might be a lot more unwanted programs on-board than you think.
Where does Search.emailfaster.co come from?
It is very often that it is hard to point out the exact one infection source when it comes to browser hijackers. Nevertheless, with Search.emailfaster.co it, it is a little bit easier because this hijacker is part of a browser extension, and the extension, in turn, is part of an ever-growing family of potentially unwanted programs. The extension in question is called Email Faster, and you will notice that it gets added to your browser immediately.
There is an entire list of similar extensions and browser hijackers that come with them. The previously released programs from the same group include Search.yourmapscenter.com, Search.youremailnow.com, Search.yourclassifiedscenter.com, so you can see that this hijacker you have on your browser right now follows the same pattern. It even has an official page where you can download the extension and add it to your browser. The page is publicly accessible via emailfaster.co/Email?.
However, this is where quite a few users affected by this hijacker will tell you that they do not remember downloading anything from that site. Then how did Search.emailfaster.co manage to enter your computer? The thing is that browser hijackers, adware, potentially unwanted programs, and many other potential system threats employ different distribution vectors. Quite often, the official websites are not the main distribution sources.
This particular hijacker gets distributed via annoying pop-ups that appear on your screen when you browse the web. These pop-ups are usually generated by adware and other unwanted programs that are already running on your computer. This means that you have installed many other security threats on your system way before Search.emailfaster.co perched on your browser. Likewise, when you delete this hijacker from your computer, you have to make sure you terminate all the other unwanted apps.
What does Search.emailfaster.co do?
Perhaps it does not take a genius to understand that, as a browser hijacker, this program hijacks your homepage and changes default search engine. Search.emailfaster.co affects Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer browsers. It is safe to say that the program can cover a wide range by being compatible with all three major browsers.
Technically, this hijacker does not try to infect you with malware. It cannot log your keystrokes nor steal your banking logins and passwords. However, Search.emailfaster.co can be easily exploited by cyber criminals who need a vehicle for their program distribution. In other words, whether they like it or not, browser hijackers often become mediums for malicious software distribution. Consequently, if you do not uninstall Search.emailfaster.co immediately, it is possible that in the long run, you could end up getting infected with a ransomware application or a malicious Trojan. In other words, the matter of your computer’s security is in your hands, and you should deal with it properly.
How do I remove Search.emailfaster.co?
At the bottom of this description, you will find manual hijacker removal instructions. It will help you terminate the extension and its features. Nevertheless, that may not be enough to ensure that your system is safe and sound. Please, do not forget the additional programs that probably brought this hijacker upon.
Your best option in this situation is to run a full system scan with the SpyHunter free scanner right now. A full system scan will detect all the potential threats, and you will be able to terminate them automatically. At the same time, a computer security program of your choice will protect your system from similar intruders in the future. Of course, a program may not be enough if you do not employ safe web browsing habits, but you should always do everything you can, to stay out of the cyber criminals’ reach.
Manual Search.emailfaster.co Removal
Internet Explorer
- Press Win+R and type regedit into the Open box.
- Click OK and navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage.
- Right-click the emailfaster.co key and delete it.
- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main.
- On the right, right-click the Start page value.
- Click Modify and modify the startup page address. Click OK.
- Navigate to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall.
- Remove the EmailFaster key.
Firefox
- Press Win+R and type %AppData%.
- Click OK and navigate to Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Unique user ID]\extensions.
- Remove @Email.xpi.
- Navigate to Mozilla\Firefox\Profiles\[Unique user ID].
- Locate and open the prefs.js file.
- Locate the "user_pref("browser.startup.homepage", "http://search.emailfaster.co..." line.
- Change the http://search.emailfaster.co... to the domain you want.
- Save changes.
Chrome
- Press Win+R and wait for the Run prompt to open.
- Enter %LOCALAPPDATA% into the Open box and press OK.
- Navigate to Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions.
- Remove the gkgokodbjongpbkddkialofgiafjdlfa folder.
tested removal of Search.emailfaster.co*
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