What is Search.funtabsafesearch.com?
If you are looking for a safer way to surf the web, you can forget about Search.funtabsafesearch.com and the related browser extension. This questionable search engine can be found in your Google Chrome browser if a browser hijacker finds its way to your computer. According to our malware researchers, you need to be very careful with this innocent-looking tool because it may introduce you to potentially harmful content either through its promoted third-party webpages or through its search engine. If you want to use a secure computer, it is essential that you delete Search.funtabsafesearch.com. However, it is quite likely that this is not the only threat you are facing since its presence may also indicate other malware infections on board. Please read our full article to learn more about the potential risks and the solutions regarding this browser hijacker.
Where does Search.funtabsafesearch.com come from?
The most likely way for you to find this search page in your browser is to download it in a bundled version. Schemers love to use software packages to promote malware infections and potentially unwanted programs. Such malicious bundles are mostly hosted on suspicious gaming, dating, and file-sharing websites. These pages are filled with potentially unsafe third-party ads that are often disguised as buttons or system notifications. If you end up on such an unfamiliar page, it is quite easy to click on content that can drop an unwanted package onto your computer. This is exactly how most of the unsuspecting computer users infect their precious machines. If this may have happened to you too, you should scan you system with a reliable malware scanner to identify all possible malware threats right after you remove Search.funtabsafesearch.com from your PC.
Truth be told, it is also possible to download this questionable extension from official sources. One such place on the web is, of course, the promotional webpage, funtabsafe.com. This is really not a website; practically one main page with a few download and install buttons, which link to the Chrome web store (chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/funtabsafe/pdhcaongcmcneibmkdmikplbgjmdmfnh). We do not assume that too many people would install this tool normally and knowingly; therefore, chances are Search.funtabsafesearch.com entered your system in a bundle along with other threats.
How does Search.funtabsafesearch.com work?
This potentially harmful search page consists of three main parts: First, a pseudo toolbar, second, a main search tool, and finally, a quick link thumbnail section. The toolbar contains a search tool and several easy-access links to alleged PC security-related third-party webpages, which mostly promote otherwise well-known potentially unwanted programs and unreliable search pages. Therefore, we do not advise you to engage with the content of this toolbar because you may also be introduced to unsafe third-party ads through these promoted pages.
The same is true for the quick links right below the main search tool, which include Facebook, Gmail, and Instagram. While these are all popular and trustworthy websites, it is possible that this browser hijacker can inject its own affiliates’ ads into these pages. Our researchers have also found that Search.funtabsafesearch.com may also collect important data about you and your online activities, which could be used to send targeted content to your screen. While you may find it a good thing to have tailored content in your browsers, you should not forget that cyber criminals can take advantage of this in an attempt to redirect you to their malicious websites. Landing on such pages could be quite detrimental and not just for your computer but to your bank accounts as well if crooks manage to scam you. If you want to avoid such events, we recommend that you remove Search.funtabsafesearch.com without a second thought.
How do I delete Search.funtabsafesearch.com?
The good news is that it is very easy to get rid of this browser hijacker since it only affects Google Chrome. Actually, there are two ways to do so but removing the extension is probably the less problematic. You could also reset your browser; however, you should keep in mind that this would reset every setting to its default state and you could lose certain settings or extensions that you would want to keep. Also, remember that leaving any risky applications on your system could further increase the vulnerability of your PC. Therefore, you should eliminate all threats that can be detected on your computer. While it is possible to do this manually if you are an expert user, we suggest that you use an authentic anti-malware application to make sure that your PC is clean and remains that way.
Remove Search.funtabsafesearch.com from your browser
Google Chrome
- Tap Alt+F and select Settings.
- Click on the Extensions on the left if not selected by default.
- Choose the unwanted extension (“FunTabSafe”) and click on the trash can icon.
- In the pop-up, click Remove.
tested removal of Search.funtabsafesearch.com*
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