How to remove the Blushingfashionista browser-hijacking extension

What kind of software is Blushingfashionista?

Blushingfashionista is a rogue browser extension discovered by our research team during a routine investigation of questionable websites. After examining this software, we determined that it is a browser hijacker. Blushingfashionista makes alterations to browser settings in order to promote the blushingfashionista.com illegitimate search engine.

Blushingfashionista browser hijacker overview

Browser-hijacking software assigns endorsed websites as browsers' homepages, default search engines, and new browser tabs/windows. Blushingfashionista modifies browsers in this manner as well.

Therefore, whenever a new browser tab/window is opened or a search query is entered into the URL bar – it results in redirects to the blushingfashionista.com site.

It is pertinent to mention that browser hijackers often rely on persistence-ensuring mechanisms to complicate their removal and prevent users from restoring their browsers.

Fake search engines typically cannot provide search results, so they redirect to legitimate Internet search websites. At the time of research, blushingfashionista.com landed on the Bing search engine (bing.com). However, it might lead elsewhere, as redirects can be influenced by factors like user geolocation.

Browser-hijacking software usually possesses data-tracking abilities, and this might apply to the Blushingfashionista extension. Information of interest may include: URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, Internet cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, and so on. The gathered information can be monetized via sale to third-parties.

To summarize, the presence of software like Blushingfashionista on devices can lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Blushingfashionista
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Browser Extension(s)	Blushingfashionista
Promoted URL	blushingfashionista.com
Detection Names (blushingfashionista.com)	Criminal IP (Phishing), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (blushingfashionista.com)	13.224.222.95
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).
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites.
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Browser hijacker examples

We have analyzed countless browser hijackers; Brain Gym Pro, Searchsit and Grammar Jet are merely some examples.

Browser-hijacking software can appear legitimate and offer various handy features. However, these functionalities seldom work as promised, and in most cases – they do not work at all. Keep in mind that even if an extension or application operates as advertised – that is not definitive proof of either legitimacy or safety.

How did Blushingfashionista install on my computer?

We acquired Blushingfashionista from its "official" promotional webpage. Aside from genuine-looking pages, browser hijackers are also endorsed on scam sites. Most visitors to these webpages enter them via redirects caused by websites employing rogue advertising networks, misspelled URLs, intrusive ads, spam browser notifications, or installed adware.

Browser-hijacking software can be bundled with ordinary programs as well. Downloading from untrustworthy sources (e.g., freeware and third-party websites, P2P sharing networks, etc.) and treating installations with negligence (e.g., using "Easy/Quick settings, etc.) – increase the risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the system.

Additionally, intrusive advertisements proliferate browser hijackers. Once clicked on, some of these adverts can execute scripts to perform stealthy downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly advise researching software and downloading it only from official/verified channels. We recommend being careful when installing by reading terms, inspecting available options, using the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplementary apps, extensions, tools, etc.

Another recommendation is to be cautious while browsing since fraudulent and malicious online content usually appears legitimate and innocuous. For example, while intrusive ads may look harmless – they redirect to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., scam-promoting, adult dating, pornography, gambling, etc.).

In case of continuous encounters with such adverts/redirects, check the system and immediately remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with Blushingfashionista, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.

Appearance of blushingfashionista.com redirecting to the Bing search engine (GIF):

Permissions asked by Blushingfashionista browser hijacker:

Website promoting Blushingfashionista browser hijacker:

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Quick menu:

• What is Blushingfashionista?
• STEP 1. Uninstall unwanted applications using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove Blushingfashionista browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 3. Remove blushingfashionista.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 4. Remove blushingfashionista.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

Blushingfashionista 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, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted applications, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Blushingfashionista browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove Blushingfashionista browser hijacker using Combo Cleaner:

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Extensions" and click "Manage Extensions". Locate "Blushingfashionista" 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 "Blushingfashionista", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.blushingfashionista.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 "blushingfashionista.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 blushingfashionista.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 "Blushingfashionista", 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 "Blushingfashionista", remove hxxp://blushingfashionista.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 blushingfashionista.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 blushingfashionista.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 blushingfashionista.com website?

Cyber criminals (e.g., developers of browser hijackers and fake search engines, etc.) generate revenue through redirects to sites like blushingfashionista.com.

Is visiting blushingfashionista.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Websites like blushingfashionista.com usually collect information about their visitors. The gathered data can be sold to third-parties.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

Browser hijackers are mainly proliferated via bundled installation setups, deceptive promotional webpages, online scams, freeware and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Blushingfashionista browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your system and eliminate detected browser-hijacking apps. It must be mentioned that manual removal (unaided by security software) might not be ideal, especially when multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system. In the cases, after one is removed – the others may simply reinstall it. What is more, removal-related settings might be inaccessible with this software present. Therefore, it is essential to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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