Funky Stream : A Proper Guide To Delete

Threat Summary

Threat Name	Funky Stream
Threat Type	Potentially Unwanted Program
Monetized By	Algomizer Ltd.
Infected System	10, 8.1, 8, XP, 7, Vista.
Affected Browser	Google Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge.
Risk level	Low
File Decryption	Possible
Distributive Methods	Downloading torrents websites, peer to peer file sharing network, corrupted external drives etc.

Detailed Information About Funky Stream

Funky Stream is a devastating computer infectious threat which is categorized as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). This is an advertising supported application that can be freely get downloaded as well as installed into the compromised computer system using some very well known Web Browsers such as Mozilla Firefox, Safari, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Opera, Microsoft Edge etc. and different types of Windows based Operating System such as 8, 8.1, XP, 10,  7, Vista etc. The prime focus behind developing such malicious virus by the cyber criminals is to extract tremendous amount of illegal online revenue from the innocent victimized system users. This is funkystream.com Domain Name of Funky Stream and its Registrar name is GMO Internet, Inc. d/b/a Onamae.com which was recently got Registered on 01-04-2010 and also got Updated on 16-03-2018. Its Registry Domain ID is 1591118929_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN and its Status is maintained as Ok their Servers Name are ns1.dns.ne.jp, ns2.dns.ne.jp.

Evidences To Funky Stream

Funky Stream is promoted as a browser extension to the web users which can easily load millions of online radio stations.  It is basically legitimized as Algomizer Ltd. that can get installed and also may produces searching results through the URL https://api.funkystreams.com/suggest/get?q={searchTerms}. It can effiiciently get prolifirated into the  compromised sytem using several dispersal methods such as fake software updater, pornographic or adult sites, downloading torrents websites, untrustworthy downloading sources, peer to peer file sharing network, online gaming server, corrupted external drives, fake invoices, software bundling method, clicking suspicious pop-up ads, free file hosting websites, untrustworthy third party software down-loader,  reading junked e-mail attachments, email spam campaigns etc. It can even gain online profits by using Pay Per Click or Pay Per Download schemes.

Harmful Features Of Funky Stream

Funky Stream is an extremely industrious cyber threat that can deactivates all the security measuring applications such as firewall protection  and anti-virus programs of the deceived computer system. It can either download or install certain suspicious programs into the victimized system without any user permissions. It is capable of displaying some pop-up ads constantly on the desktop of the affected PC just to annoy the users. 

Why To Eliminate Funky Stream

Funky Stream is very harmful malicious cyber threat. Therefore, its highly advisable to eliminate such malware by using the most easiest techniques like either automatic or manual strategies.

Click to Free Scan for Funky Stream on PC

 

How to Uninstall Funky Stream from Compromised System

• Step:1 Reboot your PC in Safe Mode

• Step:2 View all Hidden Files and Folders

• Step:3 Uninstall Funky Stream from Control Panel

• Step:4 Remove Funky Stream from Startup Items

• Step:5 Remove Funky Stream from Localhost Files

• Step:6 Remove Funky Stream and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

• Internet Explorer

• Google Chrome

• Mozilla Firefox

• Edge

Step:1 First of all, Reboot your PC in Safe Mode to make it safe from Funky Stream

(this Guide illustrates how to restart Windows in Safe Mode in all versions.)

Step:2 Now you need to View all Hidden Files and Folders that exist on different drives

Step:3 Uninstall Funky Stream from Control Panel

Press Start Key + R together and Type appwiz.cpl

Now Press on OK

This will Open the Control Panel. Now look for Funky Stream or any other Suspicious program

once found, Uninstall Funky Stream ASAP

Step:4 How to Remove Funky Stream from Startup Items

To Go to Startup Area, Click on Start Key + R

Type msconfig in the search area and click on Enter. A window will pop-out

 

 

In the Startup area, look for any suspicious Funky Stream entries or that are from Unknown Manufacturers

(This is an important step and users are advised to monitor all items carefully over here before proceeding further.)

Step:5 How to Remove Funky Stream from Localhost Files

Click on Start Key + R in Combination. Copy and Paste to Open hosts File

notepad %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/hosts

Soon, you will get a list of suspicious IP’s in the bottom of the screen

this is quite helpful in knowing if your browser has been hacked

Steps 6: How to Remove Funky Stream and Block Pop-ups on Browsers

How to Remove Funky Stream from IE

Open IE and Click on Tools. Now Select Manage add-ons

In the pane, under Toolbars and Extensions, Choose the Funky Stream extensions which is to be deleted

Now Click on Remove or Disable Option.

Press Tool button and Select Internet Option

This will lead you to the Tab, now Select Privacy Tab, Turn on Pop-up blocker by clicking on it.

 

How to Uninstall Funky Stream from Google Chrome

Google Chrome is to be Opened

Now Click on menu present at the top right corner

Choose Tools >> Extensions

Select Funky Stream related Extensions and now Click on Trash icon to remove Funky Stream

Under Advanced Settings Option, Enable Do not allow any Site to Show pop-ups. Click on Ok to apply it.

How to Block Funky Stream on Mozilla FF

Select and Open Mozilla FF, Select Funky Stream or other Add-ons by clicking on Menu button

In the Add-ons Manager, Select the extension related to Funky Stream.

Now Click on Remove to delete Funky Stream permanently

Also Select and Check mark “Block Pop-up Windows” under po-ups in the Content Tab

How to Get Rid of Funky Stream on Edge on Win 10

First of all Open MS Edge and Click on “More actions(…)” link

Now Select and Click on Settings In Menu under “More Actions”

Under Settings, screen click on View Advanced Settings button

In Advanced Settings, turn on Block pop-ups by toggling button to ON

 

Following the above Manual Steps will be effective in blocking Funky Stream. However, if you are unable to accomplish these steps, click the button given below to scan your PC

Don’t forget to given your feedback or submit any question if you have any doubt regarding Funky Stream or its removal process