Removing the EVERSEARCH browser hijacker

What kind of software is EVERSEARCH?

EVERSEARCH is a rogue browser extension promising to provide improved search results and an overall better browsing experience. Upon inspection, we determined that this extension is a browser hijacker. It alters browser settings to endorse (via redirects) the finditfasts.com fake search engine.

EVERSEARCH browser hijacker overview

Browser hijackers typically modify browsers by reassigning their homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URLs to the addresses of promoted websites. Due to these alterations, users are forced to visit the newly assigned webpage when they enter a search query into the URL bar or open a new browser tab/window.

In the case of EVERSEARCH, these redirects land on the finditfasts.com fake search engine. Most sites of this kind, cannot generate search results and lead users to legitimate search engines.

At the time of research, finditfasts.com landed on boyu.com.tr – another fraudulent search engine. Boyu.com.tr is capable of providing search results. However, they are inaccurate and may include sponsored, unreliable, deceptive, and malicious content.

It is pertinent to mention that browser-hijacking software commonly uses persistence-ensuring mechanisms, such as denying access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes – to prevent browser recovery. EVERSEARCH utilizes the "Managed by your organization" Google Chrome feature for this purpose.

What is more, browser hijackers usually possessed data-tracking abilities, and this might be true of the EVERSEARCH extension.

Information of interest may include: URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, browser cookies, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, and so forth. The gathered information can be shared with or sold to third-parties.

In summary, the presence of software like EVERSEARCH on devices may lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	EVERSEARCH
Threat Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab
Detection Names (installer)	Combo Cleaner (Application.Agent.LSI), Emsisoft (Application.Agent.LSI (B)) Fortinet (Riskware/Application), Ikarus (BHO.Win32.Shafmia), Microsoft (BrowserModifier:Win32/Shafmia), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Browser Extension(s)	EVERSEARCH
Supposed Functionality	Improved search results and browsing experience
Promoted URL	finditfasts.com
Detection Names (finditfasts.com)	Bfore.Ai PreCrime (Suspicious), Gridinsoft (Spam), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address (finditfasts.com)	104.21.35.227
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 written about numerous browser hijackers; A cool tab, Max Ask, and FoodIsGood Default Search are just a couple of our latest articles. Software within this classification seldom appears suspicious – it tends to look ordinary and innocuous.

Browser hijackers can also offer a wide variety of "handy" functionalities, ranging from providing an improved browsing experience to file format conversion. However, these functions rarely work as advertised, and in most cases – they are completely nonoperational.

Remember that even if a piece of software works as indicated by its promotional material – that is not irrefutable proof of either legitimacy or safety.

How did EVERSEARCH install on my computer?

Browser hijackers are promoted on legitimate-looking download webpages and scam sites. They are most commonly accessed via redirects generated by intrusive ads, websites employing rogue advertising networks, spam browser notifications, misspelled URLs, and installed adware.

Browser-hijacking software can be bundled with regular programs as well. Downloading from dubious channels (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and treating installations with negligence (e.g., skipping steps, using "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) – increase the risk of having bundled content infiltrate the device.

Intrusive adverts also proliferate browser hijackers. Some of these advertisements can be triggered (i.e., by being clicked) to execute scripts that perform stealthy downloads/installations.

How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?

We strongly recommend researching software before downloading or purchasing it. Additionally, all downloads must be performed from official and trustworthy sources. Installation processes must be approached with care by studying terms and options, using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings, and opting out of all supplementary apps, extensions, etc.

Fraudulent and dangerous online content typically appears legitimate – therefore, we also advise being careful while browsing. For example, while intrusive ads may look innocuous – they redirect users to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., scam-promoting, pornography, gambling, etc.).

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

Appearance of finditfasts.com redirecting to boyu.com.tr (GIF):

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Quick menu:

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

EVERSEARCH 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.

EVERSEARCH browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:

Video showing how to remove EVERSEARCH 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 "EVERSEARCH" 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 "EVERSEARCH", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.finditfasts.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 "finditfasts.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 finditfasts.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 "EVERSEARCH", 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 "EVERSEARCH", remove hxxp://finditfasts.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 finditfasts.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 finditfasts.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 finditfasts.com website?

Redirects to webpages finditfasts.com are caused because cyber criminals (i.e., developers of browser hijackers and fake search engines) generate revenue through them.

Is visiting finditfasts.com a threat to my privacy?

To a certain extent, yes. Websites classified as fake search engines (e.g., finditfasts.com, etc.) typically gather and sell visitor data.

How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?

The most prevalent distribution methods include: bundled installation setups, freeware and free file-hosting sites, online scams, P2P sharing networks, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

Will Combo Cleaner help me remove EVERSEARCH browser hijacker?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected browser-hijacking applications. Remember that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might not be a perfect solution. In cases where multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system, after one is removed – the others may reinstall it. Browser-hijacking software might also be able to deny access to removal-related settings or undo user-made changes. Hence, it is essential to eliminate browser hijackers thoroughly and all at once.

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