GameFunNetwork Adware

What is GameFunNetwork?

GameFunNetwork is promoted as a useful application that allows users to access thousands of free online games directly from the browser. The features offered may seem useful, but this app is known as an adware-type potentially unwanted application (PUA). These apps are usually installed without users' consent, deliver intrusive ads, and collect data.

Following installation, GameFunNetwork continually delivers intrusive advertisements such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc. PUAs display them using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.

When clicked, these ads cause redirects to other untrustworthy sites that might contain malicious content or run scripts that download and install potentially unwanted applications (or malware). Clicking ads delivered by PUAs can result in high-risk computer infections.

Furthermore, potentially unwanted applications such as GameFunNetwork often collect information that later is misused to generate revenue by sharing it with third parties (potentially cyber criminals).

The collected data contains IP addresses, geo-locations, URLs of visited websites, keystrokes, search queries, and other similar data, but also can include sensitive or personal data. By sharing this data, PUA developers put users at risk of privacy/browsing safety issues and even identity theft.

We strongly recommend that you uninstall GameFunNetwork and other PUAs of this type immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Game Fun Network
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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GameFunNetwork is one of many adware-type applications available. Other examples of similar or identical apps include BlastGamesNetwork, BrainyZanyGames, and BigGamez. 

Most of these apps supposedly provide "useful" features (in this case, access to many online games), however,  they are often designed only to generate revenue for their developers by collecting data and delivering ads. They pose a direct threat to users' privacy.

How did GameFunNetwork install on my computer?

In most cases, applications such as GameFunNetwork can be dowloaded from their official websites, however, they are more commonly installed through intrusive ads or when software developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Bundling is stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications/programs together with other regular software.

Developers do not disclose these installations properly and hide togue applications in "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual", and other similar sections of the installation processes. PUAs developers are aware that many users skip installation steps without checking these settings/options, and they use this to their advantage.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download software (especially if it is free) using official and trustworthy sources. Avoid using third party software downloaders/installers, torrents, etc. Third party software downloaders/installers are usually monetized by promoting PUAs or other rogue apps.

Furthermore, install software with care - study each installation dialog window and check "Advanced", "Custom" (and other similar) sections of the installation processes. Opt-out of unwanted applications (or other offers) and only then finish the installation.

Potentially malicious ads usually seem legitimate, but once clicked, redirect users to untrustworthy websites such as gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on. If you encounter these ads, check your browser for unwanted entries (extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons) and uninstall all unknown/suspicious applications immediately.

If your computer is already infected with GameFunNetwork, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Screenshot of a website promoting GameFunNetwork adware:

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Quick menu:

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

GameFunNetwork 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 "GameFunNetwork", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

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

Remove GameFunNetwork 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 "GameFunNetwork", select this entry and click "Remove".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by game fun network, 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 "GameFunNetwork", select this entry and click the trash can icon.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the ads by game fun network, 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 "GameFunNetwork".

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by game fun network 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 game fun network, 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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