Facebook AdBlocker Adware

What is Facebook AdBlocker?

Facebook AdBlocker is a deceptive application/browser add-on that, according to the developers, blocks advertisements displayed on the Facebook social network. On initial inspection, Facebook AdBlocker may seem legitimate and useful, however, this add-on is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) installation without users' consent; 2) display of intrusive advertisements, and; 3) monitoring of browsing activity.

Rather than blocking advertisements, Facebook AdBlocker deploys them. Pop-ups, coupons, banners, and other intrusive ads are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, they often conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, intrusive ads can lead to malicious websites and execute scripts that download and install potentially unwanted applications or even high-risk malware.

Clicking them is risky and can result in various system infections. In addition, adware tracks web browsing activity by recording information such as IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, keystrokes, etc. The information typically includes personal details that developers share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

These people misuse private data to generate revenue. Therefore, the presence of a data-tracking app might lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. You are strongly advised to eliminate Facebook AdBlocker adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Facebook AdBlocker
Threat Type	Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus
Symptoms	Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers.
Damage	Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections.
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There are hundreds of adware-type applications that have similar characteristics to Facebook AdBlocker. For instance, QuizFunWow, SpeedyCar, Search Monkeys, Un-blocking, and GeoSmartDNS. All offer "useful features", but these claims are just attempts to give the impression of legitimacy and trick users to install.

In fact, potentially unwanted applications such as Facebook AdBlocker are designed only to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than enabling the functions promised and giving any real value for regular users, adware-type apps pose a direct threat to your privacy and web browsing safety.

How did Facebook AdBlocker install on my computer?

Facebook AdBlocker is free for anyone to download on its official website. At time of research, Facebook AdBlocker was also available in the Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox extension 'stores', however, the app is also likely to infiltrate systems without permission, since developers proliferate it using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" (stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications together with regular software/apps) and intrusive advertising.

Developers do not adequately disclose installation of rogue apps. They are hidden within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes. Furthermore, many users often rush these procedures, skip steps, and click various advertisements without understanding the possible consequences. In this way, users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent adware infiltration, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes and opt-out of additionally-included programs. Download your programs from official sources only, using direct download links.

Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps, and thus these tools should never be used. Intrusive ads typically seem legitimate, since developers invest many resources into their design, however, they redirect to dubious websites, such as gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on.

If you encounter these redirects, they should immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. If your computer is already infected with Facebook AdBlocker, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Official Facebook AdBlocker website:

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Quick menu:

• What is Facebook AdBlocker?
• STEP 1. Uninstall Facebook AdBlocker application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Facebook AdBlocker adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove Facebook AdBlocker ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by Facebook AdBlocker' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove Facebook AdBlocker extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Facebook AdBlocker adware removal:

Windows 11 users:

Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.

Windows 10 users:

Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.

Windows 7 users:

Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.

macOS (OSX) users:

Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.

In the uninstall programs window, look for "Facebook AdBlocker", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes Facebook AdBlocker ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove Facebook AdBlocker adware from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:

Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:

Click the "gear" icon (at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for "Facebook AdBlocker", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by facebook adblocker, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.

Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.

Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.

In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.

Click the Reset button.

Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate "Facebook AdBlocker", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by facebook adblocker, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon  (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.

After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove "Facebook AdBlocker".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by facebook adblocker removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.

Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.

Select Troubleshooting Information.

In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.

In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....

In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.

Optional method:

Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...

In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.

Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by facebook adblocker, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.

In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.

Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.

• If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.

Summary:

Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.

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