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Funnypage123.com – a PUP that can take over your web browsing

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Funnypage123.com is a browser hijacker^[1] that is presented as a useful search tool but its developers. However, it is mainly spread via software bundles, making users install it unintentionally; hence they tend even to call it a virus.

While technically it is not true, the app's presence might cause a variety of privacy and security-related issues; for example, it can track web browsing data with the help of cookies and other tracking technologies.

Name	Funnypage123.com
Type	Browser hijacker
Distribution	Software bundles
Operation	Changes the homepage and new tab address of the browser; applies a customized search engine; shows ads at the top of search results; tracks user data
Removal	Uninstall the PUP by following the instructions below or scanning your device with anti-malware software
System fix	If you are encountering errors, crashes, lag, or other stability-related issues, we recommend using Fortect Intego PC repair utility

Once installed, it targets web browsers and modifies their settings. The main purpose of the app is to hijack browsers’ homepage and search engines, promote questionable programs or products, and provide shady online ads. All these activities help developers generate revenue from affiliate marketing or pay-per-click advertising strategies.

However, you will have to deal with decreased browsing quality and increased risk of encountering dangerous cyber threats. While the hijacker resides on your PC, you might be more likely to encounter malware^[2], trick you into visiting infected websites or install questionable third-party tools without asking your permission.

Research has revealed its associations with other browser hijackers, including:

The domains and design of these websites are resembling. Even though logos slightly differ, the main page offers to use the web, image, video, and news search. Moreover, all of them provide results from Google that might be modified. Hence, using these search engines is not recommended. This website may look secure, but some of the links provided by this engine might lead to malicious sites^[3].

Funnypage123.com browser hijacker affects all browsers that are installed on the affected computer. Undoubtedly, it will attack Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Internet Explorer and alter their settings.

First of all, it sets its domain as the default homepage and search engine. Keep in mind the virus does not need your permission to do that. Then, it takes some actions to protect itself and prevent you from resetting your browser by cleaning the shortcuts.

The PUP is designed not only to append arguments to some Windows shortcuts but also to detect when users clean them. Once it finds out about this activity, it hijacks them again. For this reason, Funnypage123.com removal is harder than you could have expected before. However, there’s a quick and safe solution to eliminate browser hijackers. Install reputable anti-malware/anti-spyware program (for instance, Fortect Intego, [2]) and scan computer’s system.

All browser hijackers and bogus search engine usually initiate few main issues that diminish browsing experience and puts users at risk. Firstly, browsing the web will be disturbed by pop-ups, in-text ads, banners, or even full-page endorsements. Secondly, the hijacker might initiate redirects to questionable and promotional websites.

Finally, it might alter search results and include sponsored links. We briefly mentioned that the hijacker's redirect tendencies are worrying. Some of the ads and links might lead to infected, phishing, or scam websites^[4] where you can get infected with malware, lose your money, or even identity.

The cherry on top is the hijacker’s feature to collect information about the users that might identify them personally^[5]. In the Privacy Policy, it is noted that this information includes name, gender, date of birth, and country. What is more, users' browsing habits are also tracked through the use of cookies.

Even though the developers claim that the app uses advanced technology that “provides you with the best of what the web has to offer, and makes it easier than ever to find exactly what you are searching for,” it’s just a beautiful promise that has barely meet the reality.

Hijacker spreading techniques

Computer users, who often install new software and do not pay enough attention to this process, have high chances of getting infected with a browser hijacker. This type of computer infection spreads along with free programs that you can download from various websites or file-sharing services.

If you are attentive and careful with software installation, you might find a browser hijacker in the software package as an optional application. To opt-out and prevent this PUP from entering the system, you have to install new programs under the Advanced/Custom setup. Do not rely on Quick/Recommended installation mode because it let all additional applications step in.

Remove Funnypage123.com from your system

You can uninstall the hijacker in various ways, and each of them would be efficient enough to reach a satisfactory result. If you follow the instructions below, you should not encounter tremendous difficulties or problems. Following the guidelines, you have to find and uninstall the browser hijacker, the program that brought it inside, and other applications that might have been installed on the computer and web browsers.

Once you complete these steps, you will be able to set your preferred homepage and default search engine. Furthermore, you can remove Funnypage123.com automatically within several minutes. This method guarantees that the browser hijacker is eliminated along with all its components. Automatic removal requires installing an anti-malware/anti-spyware program, updating it, and scanning the computer’s system.

Uninstall from Windows

Uninstall from Windows 10/8:

Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.

Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:

Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.

Remove the unwanted program:

In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.

Delete from macOS

Remove the unwanted application:

From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).

Delete leftover files and folders:

Select Go > Go to Folder.
Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.

Remove from Microsoft Edge

Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:

Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
Click Remove.

Clear cookies and other browser data:

Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.

Restore new tab and homepage settings:

Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
Then find On startup section.
Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.

Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:

Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
Select Details tab.
Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.

Instructions for Chromium-based Edge

Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):

Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and site data:

Click on Menu and go to Settings.
Select Privacy, search and services.
Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
Under Time range, pick All time.
Select Clear now.

Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
On the left side, pick Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values.
Confirm with Reset.
This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.

Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
Select Add-ons.
In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.

Reset the homepage:

Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
Choose Settings.
Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.

Clear cookies and site data:

Click Menu and pick Settings.
Go to Privacy & Security section.
Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
Click on Clear Data...
Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.

Reset Mozilla Firefox

If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:

Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.

Remove from Google Chrome

Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Clear cache and web data from Chrome:

Click on Menu and pick Settings.
Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
Click Clear data.

Change your homepage:

Click menu and choose Settings.
Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.

Reset Google Chrome:

If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:

Click on Menu and select Settings.
In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
Confirm with Reset settings.

Delete from Safari

Remove dangerous extensions:

Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.

Clear history and website data:

Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.

Reset Safari:

Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.

How to remove Funnypage123.com virus

Funnypage123.com – a PUP that can take over your web browsing

Hijacker spreading techniques