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Furyextloop.com is a misleading website that spreads potentially unwanted applications

Furyextloop.com is a malicious website you shouldn't trust

Furyextloop.com is a rogue website you might encounter by accident – it can be caused by adware^[1] installed on your system or after a click on a malicious link somewhere else. Upon entry, you would immediately be presented with a misleading message that you need to download an update to an already installed application, which is not the case.

The main goal of the Furyextloop.com scam is to make users download a browser extension that would hijack your browser, taking over your search results and inserting sponsored links and ads into all your searches. It may also change the provider to Yahoo, Bing, or any other, which can change which websites you interact with.

It is important to note that Furyextloop.com can be related to other scams. For example, users may be asked to enter their personal information, subscribe to fake services, or call fake tech support numbers. We recommend not interacting with the page and instead, checking the system for adware and other infections, as explained below.

Fake messages used to make people install PUPs

Potentially unwanted programs are called so for a reason – they might not be wanted at all. In most cases, the premise is related to their installation process, as most people are tricked into believing that the app is extremely useful and do not see the unwanted activities until much later.

The more likely scenario to get infected with adware or other malware is downloading it along with other software from third-party websites. To avoid this, always pay close attention to the installation process of freeware – pick Advanced/Custom settings, remove ticks from pre-checked boxes, read the fine print and never rush through steps.

Finally, PUPs can also be spread via phishing^[2] messages, as is the case with Furyextloop.com. They could end up on the site after clicking a malicious link somewhere else or due to adware installed on the system. Here's one of the message examples which claims that an outdated extension needs to be updated:

Before you continue
Update your Chrome browser extension; it may be out of date. By clicking Continue below, you will be redirected to the Chrome Store where you can update the Search Verified Chrome browser extension. If you do not already have this browser extension, you will be able to download it, or navigate away to your destination. This extension will offer you a safer web search experience by giving you control to search with a variety of providers.

Verified by Google Chrome.

Instant Results.

Furyextloop.com shows misleading messages to make users download browser hijackers

Steps to take after encountering the Furyextloop.com scam

Your first task is to make sure that your system is not infected. If you haven't interacted with the scam or downloaded any software, you are likely to be safe. However, if you have noticed that you are constantly being redirected to suspicious websites along with an increased ad activity everywhere you go, your system might be infected with adware.

Adware can manifest itself as a browser extension or a program installed on the system level. Below we provide the details on how to deal with both instances in detail.

Check for unwanted browser extensions

If you have installed the offered extension, you should get rid of it immediately. You can use the “Extensions” button next to the URL bar/settings menu or instead rely on an alternative method:

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 the suspicious plugins that might be related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.

Mozilla Firefox

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

MS Edge (Chromium)

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

Safari

• Click Safari > Preferences…
• In the new window, pick Extensions.
• Select the unwanted extension and select Uninstall.

Uninstall programs from the system

If you have not found any suspicious browser extensions, you should check the installed applications residing on your system. On Windows OS, you can access this list via the Control Panel, leading you to the Programs & Features section. From here, look for everything you don't recognize and uninstall it as follows (if you aren't sure about what should and shouldn't be installed, skip this step):

Windows

• Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
• Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
• From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
• Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
• If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
• Wait till the uninstallation process is complete and click OK.

Mac

Moving the unwanted application to Trash is not enough, as adware and malware commonly use persistence mechanics. Therefore, you might have to clean the leftover files as follows:

• From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
• In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
• Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash)

To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:

• Select Go > Go to Folder.
• Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
• In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
• Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files.

Scan your system and clean your browsers

If you haven't found anything within the extensions and applications section of your device, we recommend you scan your system with security software SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes. In fact, anti-malware can make sure that all the malicious components are removed all at once and that your device is secure.

Also, take your time to clean your browsers, as some components might result in privacy risks. For example, cookies^[3] might be stolen by criminals and personal accounts accessed. To avoid this, either rest your browser or remove caches, cookies, and other web data from them. To speed up this process, you can use FortectIntego.

Google 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.

Mozilla Firefox

• Click Menu and pick Options.
• Go to Privacy & Security section.
• Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
• Click on Clear Data…
• Select Cookies and Site Data, as well as Cached Web Content, and press Clear.

MS Edge (Chromium)

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

Safari

• Click Safari > Clear History…
• From the drop-down menu under Clear, pick all history.
• Confirm with Clear History.