Removing the FindIt-All browser hijacker and the redirects it causes

What is FindIt-All?

FindIt-All is a browser extension that our research team discovered while checking out suspicious software-promoting websites. Our analysis of this extension revealed that it operates as a browser hijacker. FindIt-All changes browser settings to promote the find.findit-all.com fake search engine.

FindIt-All browser hijacker overview

FindIt-All assigns find.findit-all.com as browsers' homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URLs. Therefore, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - result in redirects to the find.findit-all.com website.

It is noteworthy that FindIt-All employs persistence-ensuring techniques to prevent browser recovery, which is common for browser-hijacking software.

Illegitimate search engines are rarely able to generate search results, so they redirect to genuine ones. At the time of research, find.findit-all.com redirected to the Bing search engine (bing.com). Note that these sites may redirect elsewhere since it may be determined by various factors, such as user geolocation.

Furthermore, FindIt-All has data-tracking functionalities. Browser hijackers usually target browsing and search engine histories, personally identifiable details, usernames/passwords, finance-related information, and so forth. The collected data can be shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

In summary, the presence of software like FindIt-All on devices can lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	FindIt-All
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	FindIt-All
Promoted URL	find.findit-all.com
Detection Names (find.findit-all.com)	N/A (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (find.findit-all.com)	65.8.49.57
Affected Browser Settings	Homepage, new tab URL, default search engine
Symptoms	Manipulated Internet browser settings (homepage, default Internet search engine, new tab settings). Users are forced to visit the hijacker's website and search the Internet using their search engines.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites.
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Browser hijacker examples

Trippy Circles, 3D Tree, Planty-Search, Interesting Facts, Bookmark Drag and Drop - are merely some examples of browser hijackers that we have analyzed.

Browser-hijacking software usually appears genuine and offers various "handy" functionalities. However, these features seldom work as advertised, and in most cases - they are utterly nonoperational.

How did FindIt-All install on my computer?

We obtained FindIt-All from its "official" promotional page. Additionally, we located a deceptive site endorsing this browser extension. Most users enter websites of this type via redirects caused by webpages that use rogue advertising networks, mistyped URLs, intrusive ads, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.

Furthermore, browser hijackers can be bundled (packed together) with ordinary software/media. Downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and rushing installation processes (e.g., skipping steps and sections, etc.) - increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.

Intrusive adverts are used to distribute browser hijackers as well. Once clicked on, some of the advertisements can execute scripts to perform stealthy downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly recommend researching software and downloading only from official/verified channels. Additionally, when installing, it is crucial to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out of all supplementary apps, extensions, tools, etc.

We advise being careful while browsing since illegitimate and malicious material usually appears innocuous. For example, intrusive advertisements may look legitimate yet redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

In case of encounters with ads and/or redirects of this kind, check the system and immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with FindIt-All, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Permissions asked by FindIt-All browser hijacker:

FindIt-All browser hijacker's "official" promotional website:

Deceptive website promoting FindIt-All browser hijacker:

Appearance of find.findit-all.com redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

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Quick menu:

• What is FindIt-All?
• STEP 1. Uninstall FindIt-All application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove FindIt-All browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove find.findit-all.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove find.findit-all.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

FindIt-All browser hijacker 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 any recently installed suspicious applications (for example, "FindIt-All"), select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications (which cause browser redirects to the find.findit-all.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

FindIt-All browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove browser redirects:

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 "FindIt-All" and other recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable "FindIt-All", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.find.findit-all.com) below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for "find.findit-all.com", when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the find.findit-all.com redirect, 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 extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate "FindIt-All", as well as all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Change your homepage:

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable "FindIt-All", remove hxxp://find.findit-all.com and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".

In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with find.findit-all.com redirect 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 and click Safari menu, then select Preferences...

In the preferences window select the Extensions tab. Look for any recently installed suspicious extensions and uninstall them.

In the preferences window select General tab and make sure that your homepage is set to a preferred URL, if its altered by a browser hijacker - change it.

In the preferences window select Search tab and make sure that your preferred Internet search engine is selected.

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 top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate any recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons, and remove them.

Change your homepage and new tab settings:

Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Settings". In the "On startup" section look for the name of the browser hijacker and click "Disable".

Change your default Internet search engine:

To change your default search engine in Microsoft Edge: Click the Edge menu icon  (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Privacy and services", scroll to bottom of the page and select "Address bar". In the "Search engines used in address bar" section look for the name of the unwanted Internet search engine, when located click the "Disable" button near it. Alternatively you can click on "Manage search engines", in the opened menu look for unwanted Internet search engine. Click on the puzzle icon near it and select "Disable".

Optional method:

If you continue to have problems with removal of the find.findit-all.com redirect, 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:

A browser hijacker is a type of adware infection that modifies Internet browser settings by assigning the homepage and default Internet search engine settings to some other (unwanted) website URL. Commonly, this type of adware infiltrates operating systems through free software downloads. If your download is managed by a download client, ensure that you decline offers to install advertised toolbars or applications that seek to change your homepage and default Internet search engine settings.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the purpose of forcing users to visit find.findit-all.com website?

Redirects to sites like find.findit-all.com are caused because cyber criminals (i.e., developers of fake search engines and browser hijackers) generate revenue through them.

Is visiting find.findit-all.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Websites like find.findit-all.com usually collect (and sell) information about their visitors.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser-hijacking software is primarily distributed through bundled program installers, online scams, untrustworthy download channels (e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, P2P sharing networks, etc.), fake updaters, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove FindIt-All browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and eliminate detected browser-hijacking applications. Note that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might be ineffective, especially when multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system. Since after one is removed - the others may simply re-install it. Additionally, removal-related settings might be unmodifiable with this software present. Therefore, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.

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