How to eliminate Loungoo browser hijacker
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of extension is Loungoo?
Our team has tested the Loungoo extension and discovered that its functionality involves hijacking a web browser. The majority of browser hijackers we have inspected promote fake search engines, and Loungoo is no exception. To avoid potential risks, users should not add extensions like Loungoo to browsers.
Loungoo browser hijacker overview
Loungoo is designed to replace the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page (their addresses) with finditfasts.com. Thus, when users enter search queries, they are forced to visit finditfasts.com. However, finditfasts.com does not generate any results. Instead, it redirects users to boyu.com.tr, a questionable search engine.
Results from search engines like boyu.com.tr can include deceptive ads and links to unreliable websites. Users may be tricked into visiting web pages hosting various scams (e.g., phishing schemes), fake lotteries, untrustworthy software, bogus giveaways, etc.
These sites can be designed to extract credit card details, ID card information, social security numbers, login credentials (e.g., usernames and passwords), or other personal information. Also, they may trick users into paying for fake services or products, providing scammers access to their computers, downloading harmful software, or taking other actions.
Thus, users are advised to use repitable search engines like Google. In addition to promoting a fake search engine, Loungoo may collect browsing data and other information that could be misused for malicious purposes. It is also important to mention that the installer distributing Loungoo contains another unwanted extension called Funny Tool Redirect.
Lastly, Loungoo enables the "Managed by your organization" feature in Chrome browsers. It means that this extension may limit access to websites, jeopardize privacy, redirect users to potentially harmful sites, disable, remove, or add other extensions, manage themes, and cause various other problems.
| Name | Loungoo |
| Threat Type | Browser Hijacker, Redirect, Search Hijacker, Toolbar, Unwanted New Tab |
| Browser Extension(s) | Loungoo |
| Supposed Functionality | Improved browsing experience |
| Promoted URL | finditfasts.com |
| Detection Names (finditfasts.com) | N/A (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address (finditfasts.com) | 104.21.59.64 |
| Detection Names (Installer) | N/A (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
In conclusion, browser hijackers are unwanted extensions (or applications) that can disrupt the online experience by altering settings and compromising privacy. It is important to avoid suspicious extensions that have traits of browser hijackers. Some examples of browser-hijacking extensions are NewEngine, Cool Tab Pro, and Protectio7.
How did Loungoo install on my computer?
It is common for browser hijackers to be distributed through websites that promote them as useful and legitimate extensions. Unofficial app stores also host browser hijackers. Other unreliable channels often used to distribute unwanted extensions and apps are P2P networks, free file hosting sites, third-party downloaders, and similar.
Additionally, browser hijackers can be bundled with free and untrustworthy software. Users may agree to add/install browser hijackers by leaving the provided options (e.g., "Advanced" or "Custom") unchanged during installation.
How to avoid installation of browser hijackers?
Download applications from reliable (official) web pages and app stores. Always deselect unwanted offers during software installation. Avoid clicking pop-ups, ads, links, buttons, etc., on dubious websites, and do not permit sites of this kind to send you notifications. Regularly scan the operating system for unwanted programs.
Also, keep the operating system and all installed software up to date and use reputable security software. If your computer is already infected with Loungoo, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this browser hijacker.
Finditfasts.com redirects to boyu.com.tr (GIF):
Permissions asked by Loungoo browser hijacker:
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Quick menu:
- What is Loungoo?
- STEP 1. Uninstall Loungoo application using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove Loungoo 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.
Loungoo 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 finditfasts.com website), scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Loungoo browser hijacker removal from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove Loungoo 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 "Loungoo" 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 "Loungoo", 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 loungoo 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 "Loungoo", 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 "Loungoo", 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 loungoo 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 loungoo 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 finditfasts.com website?
The purpose of forcing users to visit the finditfasts.com website is to generate revenue for its operators. The amount of revenue generated through finditfasts.com directly depends on the number of visitors.
Is visiting finditfasts.com a threat to my privacy?
Visiting finditfasts.com can be a threat to your privacy. The site may collect personal data, track your browsing activity, and expose you to malicious content (e.g., scams).
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are often distributed through websites promoting them as legitimate extensions, unofficial app stores, and unreliable channels like P2P networks and third-party downloaders. They can also be bundled with free software, and users may unintentionally install/add them by leaving default installation options unchanged.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove Loungoo browser hijacker?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove browser hijackers. Manual removal may not be fully effective, as hijackers, if multiple are added, can reinstall each other. In such cases, users must remove all hijackers simultaneously.
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