Threat Details

Name Of Threat	Search.hfastmapsapp.com
Type Of Threat	Browser Hijacker
Detected As	HIJACK.HFASTMAPSAPP
Affected System	8.1, Vista, XP, 10, 8, 7.
Infected Browser	Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer.
Risk level	Medium
File Decryption	Possible
Spreading Ways	Hacked executable files, email spam campaigns, reading junked e-mail attachments, free file hosting websites etc.

Deep Evaluation Of Search.hfastmapsapp.com

Search.hfastmapsapp.com is a despicable computer infection that can be categorized as a browser hijacker family. This is fake browser extension that is only designed to promote its own web sites by using any bowser hijacking Potentially Unwanted Programs named Fast Maps App. It can be detected as HIJACK.HFASTMAPSAPP and may infects several Windows based Operating System such as 8.1, 7, XP, 10, 8, Vista etc as well as different well known Web Browsers like Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla Firefox, Safari etc. This is hfastmapsapp.com Domain Name of Search.hfastmapsapp.com and its Registrar name is Internet Domain Service BS Corp which was recently got Registered on 02-01-2019 and also got Updated on 02-01-2019. Its Registry Domain ID is  2349104138_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN and its Status is maintained as clientTransferProhibited their Servers Name are ns-109.awsdns-13.com, ns-1295.awsdns-33.org, ns-2034.awsdns-62.co.uk, ns-675.awsdns-20.net.

Significance Of Search.hfastmapsapp.com

Search.hfastmapsapp.com is a mischievous kind of browser hijacker that can very secretly get infiltrated into compromised computer system using various distributive channels such as clicking suspicious pop-up ads, reading junked e-mail attachments, fake software updater, hacked executable files, downloading torrents websites, untrustworthy downloading sources, peer to peer file sharing network, corrupted external drives, fake invoices, software bundling method, free file hosting websites,  online gaming server, email spam campaigns, untrustworthy third party software down-loader, pornographic or adult sites etc. The main intension of developing such malware by the cyber criminals is to extract lots of profitable revenue from the users of the victimized computer system using Pay Per Download or Pay Per Install or Cost Per Click methods. After successful penetration it changes its default homepage as search.hfastmapsapp.com, new tab, and existing web browsers also.  

Negative Impacts Of Search.hfastmapsapp.com

Search.hfastmapsapp.com is a redirected browser hijacker that can favorably stops the security applications such as anti-virus programs and firewall protection mechanisms of the contaminated computer system. This can even redirect the user to any suspicious web site links where lots of pop-ads, discount coupons, exciting deals cover up the whole screen of the victim.  

How To Eliminate Search.hfastmapsapp.com

The elimination of such Search.hfastmapsapp.com browser hijacker is not an easy task as its injurious impacts upon the deceived system is not very severe but then also it should be deleted by using either manual or automatic tools. 

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Manual Steps to Remove Search.hfastmapsapp.com From Your Hijacked Browser

Simple Steps To Remove Infection From Your Browser Set your Default Search Engine Delete Cookies From Different Web browsers Manage Security And Privacy Settings Uninstall Infection From Control Panel Reset Web Browsers To It Default Setting

Set Up or Changes Your Default Search Engine Provider

For Internet Explorer :

1. Launch Internet explorer and click on the Gear icon then to Manage Add-ons.

2. Now click on Search Provider tab followed by Find more search providers…

3. Now look for your preferred search engine provider for instance Google Search engine.

4. Further you need to click on Add to Internet Explorer option appeared on the page. After then tick out the Make this my default search engine provider appeared on the Add Search Provider window and then click on Add button.

5. Restart Internet explorer to apply the new changes.

For Mozilla :

1. Launch Mozilla Firefox and go for the Settings icon (☰) followed by Options from the drop down menu.

2. Now you have to tap on Search tab there. And, under Default Search Engine you can choose your desirable search engine provider from the drop down menu and remove Search.hfastmapsapp.com related search providers.

3. If you want to add another search option into Mozilla Firefox then you can do it by going through Add more search engines… option. It will take you to the Firefox official Add-ons page from where you can choose and install search engine add-ons from their.

4. Once installed you can go back to Search tab and choose your favorite search provider as a default.

For Chrome :

1. Open Chrome and tap on Menu icon (☰) followed by Settings.

2. Now under Search option you can choose desirable Search engine providers from drop down menu.

3. If you want to use another search engine option then you can click on Manage search engines… which opens current list of search engines and other as well. To choose you have to take your cursor on it and then select Make default button appears there followed by Done to close the window.

Reset Browser Settings to Completely Remove Search.hfastmapsapp.com

For Google Chrome :

1. Click on Menu icon (☰) followed by Settings option from the drop down menu.

2. Now tap Reset settings button.

3. Finally select Reset button again on the dialog box appeared for confirmation.

For Mozilla Firefox :

1. Click on Settings icon (☰) and then to Open Help Menu option followed by Troubleshooting Information from drop down menu.

2. Now Click on Reset Firefox… on the upper right corner of about:support page and again to Reset Firefox button to confirm the resetting of Mozilla Firefox to delete Search.hfastmapsapp.com completely.

Reset Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Settings Gear icon and then to Internet options.

2. Now tap Advanced tab followed by Reset button. Then tick out the Delete personal settings option on the appeared dialog box and further press Reset button to clean Search.hfastmapsapp.com related data completely.

3. Once Reset completed click on Close button and restart Internet explorer to apply the changes.

Reset Safari :

1. Click on Edit followed by Reset Safari… from the drop down menu on Safari.

2. Now ensure that all of the options are ticked out in the appeared dialog box and click on Reset button.

Uninstall Search.hfastmapsapp.com and other Suspicious Programs From Control Panel

1. Click on Start menu followed by Control Panel. Then click on Uninstall a program below Programs option.

2. Further find and Uninstall Search.hfastmapsapp.com and any other unwanted programs from the Control panel.

Remove Unwanted Toolbars and Extensions Related With Search.hfastmapsapp.com

For Chrome :

1. Tap on Menu (☰) button, hover on tools and then tap on Extension option.

2. Now click on Trash icon next to the Search.hfastmapsapp.com related suspicious extensions to remove it.

For Mozilla Firefox :

1. Click on Menu (☰) button followed by Add-ons.

2. Now select the Extensions or Appearance tab in Add-ons Manager window. Then click on Disable button to remove Search.hfastmapsapp.com related extensions.

For Internet Explorer :

1. Click on Settings Gear icon and then to Manage add-ons.

2. Further tap on Toolbars and Extensions panel and then Disable button to remove Search.hfastmapsapp.com related extensions.

From Safari :

1. Click on Gear Settings icon followed by Preferences…

2. Now tap on Extensions panel and then click on Uninstall button to remove Search.hfastmapsapp.com related extensions.

From Opera :

1. Click on Opera icon then hover to Extensions and click Extensions manager.

2. Now click on X button next to unwanted extensions to remove it.

Delete Cookies to Clean Up Search.hfastmapsapp.com Related Data From Different Browsers

Chrome : Click on Menu (☰) → Settings → Show advanced Settings → Clear browsing data.

Firefox : Tap on Settings (☰) →History →Clear Reset History → check Cookies → Clear Now.

Internet Explorer : Click on Tools → Internet options → General tab → Check Cookies and Website data → Delete.

Safari : Click on Settings Gear icon →Preferences → Privacy tab → Remove All Website Data…→ Remove Now button.

Manage Security and Privacy Settings in Google Chrome

1. Click on Menu (☰) button followed by Settings.

2. Tap on Show advanced settings.

• Phishing and malware protection : It is enables by default in privacy section. Warns users if detected any suspicious site having phishing or malware threats.
• SSL certificates and settings : Tap on Manage certificates under HTTPS/SSL section to manage SSL certificates and settings.
• Web Content settings : Go to Content settings in Privacy section to manage plug-ins, cookies, images, location sharing and JavaScript.

3. Now tap close button when done.

If you are still having issues in the removal of Search.hfastmapsapp.com from your compromised system then you can feel free to talk to our experts.