How to eliminate Kaseek from browsers
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of extension is Kaseek?
We have tested the Kaseek extension and found that it changes the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine. This functionality is known as browser hijacking, and extensions operating this way are called browser hijackers. Users are strongly advised against adding extensions like Kaseek to browsers to prevent potential issues.
Kaseek browser hijacker overview
Kaseek is designed to hijack a web browser by changing the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page address to findflarex.com. Upon entering a search query, findflarex.com directs users to boyu.com.tr, a dubious search engine (which makes findflarex.com a fake search engine, as it does not generate results).
Boyu.com.tr is a questionable search engine that may provide search results that are irrelevant, misleading, or manipulated. Those search results may also include dubious advertisements. Clicking results displayed by boyu.com.tr might lead users to various scams, sites hosting dubious (potentially malicious) software, adult content, etc.
Thus, users may be tricked into transferring scammers' money, disclosing passwords, credit card details, or other sensitive details, downloading harmful software, or taking other actions. It is strongly recommended not to trust questionable search engines like boyu.com.tr (and the sites, such as findflarex.com, that redirect users to them).
In addition to manipulating the settings of web browsers, Kaseek can enable the "Managed by your organization" feature. This feature is often used by organizations, companies, or other entities to enforce certain policies. When controlled by extensions like Kaseek, this feature can be misused for malicious purposes.
For instance, Kaseek might utilize the "Managed by your organization" feature to collect sensitive data, block access to specified websites, add, remove, and disable extensions and themes, and more. Thus, it is strongly recommended to remove Kaseek from hijacked browsers as soon as possible to avoid potential security, privacy, and other risks.
| Name | Kaseek |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | Kaseek |
| Supposed Functionality | Improved browsing experience |
| Promoted URL | findflarex.com |
| Detection Names (findflarex.com) | Bfore.Ai PreCrime (Suspicious), Gridinsoft (Spam), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (findflarex.com) | 172.67.180.87 |
| Detection Names (Installer) | Arcabit (Trojan.Generic.D22D09B7), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.Generic.36506039), Emsisoft (Trojan.Generic.36506039 (B)), MAX (Malware (ai Score=86)), Microsoft (BrowserModifier:Win32/Shafmia), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Conclusion
To sum up, browser hijackers modify the settings of browsers to force users to visit specific addresses. It is common for these extensions to be promoted as useful tools. Thus, users often get tricked into adding them to browsers. These extensions can be designed not only to hijack browsers, but also to gather data and perform other tasks.
Some examples of browser hijackers that promote findflarex.com are Kinsearch, KSEARCHY, JDISearch, SEEKSE, SURFSEE, ISEEK, SEARCHBOX, Searchisty, ONFIND, FIIND, SeekFast, FindClix, and WonderFind.
How did Kaseek install on my computer?
Usually, browser hijackers are bundled with untrustworthy (or free) software. They are added to installers as extra offers and take over browsers when users complete installations without modifying the default settings (e.g., "Advanced" or "Custom") or unticking checkboxes.
Users can also be misled into downloading and adding/installing browser hijackers through deceptive advertisements, fake software updates, and notifications from questionable websites. Unofficial app stores, third-party downloaders, dubious websites, peer-to-peer (P2P) networks, and similar platforms are also used to distribute browser hijackers.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
Be skeptical when encountering advertisements, pop-ups, warnings, and similar content on suspicious websites. Interacting with them can lead to unwanted downloads and installations. Download extensions, applications, and other software from reliable sources (official websites and app stores).
Before finishing any software installation (especially if it is free), look for any unwanted offers and use the provided settings or checkboxes to reject them. Avoid granting notification permissions to questionable websites. Additionally, regularly use a reliable security tool to scan your computer for unwanted applications and ensure all software and your operating system are always up to date.
If your computer is already infected with Kaseek, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Findflarex.com redirects to boyu.com.tr (GIF):
Permissions asked by Kaseek browser hijacker:
Kaseek's description:
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Quick menu:
- What is Kaseek?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Kaseek application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Kaseek browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 3. Remove findflarex.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 4. Remove findflarex.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 5. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Kaseek 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 (which cause browser redirects to the findflarex.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Kaseek browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove Kaseek 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 "Kaseek" 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 "Kaseek", look for a browser hijacker URL (hxxp://www.findflarex.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 "findflarex.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 kaseek 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 "Kaseek", 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 "Kaseek", remove hxxp://findflarex.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 kaseek 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 kaseek 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 visit findflarex.com website?
Users are directed to visit findflarex.com with the purpose of increasing the number of visitors to the website. This increase in traffic is expected to generate more revenue for the developers of findflarex.com. The more people visit the site, the higher the potential income through various means, such as advertising revenue or other monetization strategies.
Is visiting findflarex.com a threat to my privacy?
Using fake search engines like findflarex.com may lead to the collection of browsing habits, search queries, IP addresses, and other user data without authorization. Additionally, visiting findflarex.com can expose users to malicious content (e.g., scams and potentially malicious apps).
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are often bundled with untrustworthy or free software, added as extra offers in installers. Users can also be deceived into downloading hijackers through deceptive ads, fake updates, and notifications from dubious sites. Additionally, hijackers spread via unofficial app stores, third-party downloaders, dubious websites, P2P networks, and similar channels.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Kaseek browser hijacker?
Combo Cleaner scans computers to detect and remove browser-hijacking applications and extensions. However, manual removal may not fully resolve the issue, especially when multiple hijackers are present and can reinstall each other. In these cases, users need to remove all browser hijackers at once.
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