Funny Tool Redirect Extension Virus – Easy Removal Instructions

This guide below can help you to remove Funny Tool Redirect from web browser.

We’ve identified a pernicious browser extension known as Funny Tool Redirect, which has become a nuisance on the web. This extension, mimicking the behavior of a browser hijacker, redirects users to harmful sites like Boyu.com.tr and Findflarex.com.

Funny tool redirect
Funny tool redirect

The task of eliminating this browser add-on can be complex, as the extension is designed to be difficult to remove via the standard extensions tab, requiring additional steps to fully eradicate it.

About Malicious Browser Extensions

Browser extensions compromised with malicious code can seriously damage your PC and interfere with your browser’s functionality. Such extensions can monitor your activities, log keystrokes, and even access your microphone and camera. They can also modify your browser’s settings to serve the attacker’s purposes.

Funny Tool Redirect is notorious for its harmful effects, often categorized as a browser hijacker due to its ability to alter the setup of browser tabs and the default search engine. It closely resembles other dangerous extensions like UKASEE and KSEARCHY, which we have reviewed before.

Malicious extensions can enforce browser policies that label the browser as “managed by an organization”, allowing the creator to implement rules that sustain the operation of the hijacker.

Originally designed to enhance browsing experiences, some extensions have been exploited for malicious intent, leading to adverse user outcomes.

Funny Tool Redirect Extension Threat Behavior

The Funny Tool Redirect operates by altering the default search engine in browser settings to an alternative one. Whenever users attempt to enter a URL, they are instantly rerouted to a specific URL, namely Findflarex.com.

Funny Tool Redirect Extension Details Page
Funny Tool Redirect Extension Details Page

This redirection URL is integrated with the extension, funneling users directly to another landing page, Boyu.com.tr, instead of leading to standard Google search results.

The connection between the developers of Funny Tool Redirect, Findflarex.com, and Boyu.com.tr suggests a single entity may be behind all three, utilizing these malicious search engines to generate revenue through cybercrime. The search results from these hijacked browsers often include advertisements and affiliate links, enabling the malware’s creator to profit from user interactions and clicks.

Compounding the issue, the removal process is complicated by a disabled ‘Delete’ button, which prevents straightforward uninstallation. Moreover, simply removing the extension from the browser’s directory is ineffective, as it reinstalls upon restarting the browser.

Malware Delivery Network

The Funny Tool Redirect, like other malware types, can install itself on both PCs and browsers with unsettling ease.

Often, these extensions are inadvertently downloaded through misleading advertisements on torrent sites and platforms offering pirated content. Users may encounter these malicious downloads through drive-by downloads or deceptive download pages that pop up immediately upon clicking a download link on a compromised site.

These deceptive tactics are all too common, trapping many unsuspecting users into downloading malicious software without their knowledge.

Funny Tool Redirect extension malware payload
Funny Tool Redirect extension malware payload

Many file-sharing services are using ads, making it challenging for users to download their desired files. Additionally, finding the specific file one needs can often be a tedious process.

The image mentioned earlier illustrates a deceptive download page on a malicious torrenting site, which tricks users into installing the Funny Tool Redirect extension and other threats when an executable file is executed.

Summary
Malware name Funny Tool Redirect
Promoted search engine Findflarex.com & Boyu.com.tr
Threat type Malicious extension, Browser Hijacker, Adware
File type .json, .zip, .crx
Delivery network Malicious payload via torrent files, cracked software, and drive-by downloads
Malware behavior Change the default search engine to Findflarex.com
Damage Poor search results

We have alerted the Google Chrome team about this extension, and it has been disabled by default in their browser. Here are the steps to remove this harmful extension:

Funny Tool Redirect Removal Guide

This guide to help you remove Funny Tool Redirect extension from your browser. We know that not everyone is a tech expert, so this guides easy to follow for anyone.

Here’s a simple four-step process to remove the Funny Tool Redirect extension from your browser:

  • STEP 1.   Delete the malicious extension
  • STEP 2.   Use Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to remove malware in the browser
  • STEP 3.   Uninstall any unwanted software
  • STEP 4.   Do extra malware scans

Step 1: Delete the malicious extension

Removing Funny Tool Redirect can be tricky because it might have settings that prevent deletion. For example, the delete button might be disabled.

First, we need to remove these settings from the browser before we can get rid of the extension.

Google ChromeMozilla FirefoxOpera
  1. Click on Google Chrome menu in the form of three vertical dots, then select “Settings“:
  2. Google Chrome Settings
    Google Chrome Settings
  3. Click on “Settings” in the left menu (in the form of three horizontal lines), then select “Extensions“:
    Google Chrome extensions
    Google Chrome extensions
  4. Find malicious extension, then click on “Remove” button next to it:
  5. Removing malicious extension from Google Chrome
    Removing unwanted extension from Google Chrome
  1. In Mozilla Firefox, click on its menu in the form of three horizontal lines, then select “Add-ons“:
  2. Accessing Mozilla Firefox add-ons
    Accessing Mozilla Firefox add-ons
  3. Click on the “Extensions” item. If you see suspicious add-ons, disable and then delete them:
  4. Removing suspicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox
    Removing suspicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox
  1. Click on Opera menu in the form of “Opera” button, then select “Extensions“:
  2. Accessing Opera extensions
    Accessing Opera extensions
  3. Find specific malicious extension, then click on “Disable” button associated with it:
  4. How to remove extensions in Opera
    How to disable extensions in Opera

Step 2: Remove malware in the browser

Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is a security tool that is used for cleaning potentially unwanted applications (PUA) from the computer. This program is also often using to find and remove malware that is targeted at the web browser.

Download Anti-Malware

  1. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware and choose the scan type, which is suitable for your needs. Of course, for the accuratest scan results we recommend you to choose the “Full Scan”.

    Start Gridinsoft Ant-Malware
    Start Gridinsoft Ant-Malware
  2. Give Anti-Malware a some time to check your computer for malware:

    Full Search for Funny Tool Redirect
    Full Search for Malware
  3. Move to quarantine all the viruses and unwanted files, that you see in the results list:

    Malware Scanning - Complete. Funny Tool Redirect Result
    Malware Scanning – Complete. See Result
  4. Malware removal process:

    Malware Removal
    Malware Removal
  5. Use of Protection tab may additionally prevent different types of cyber attacks:

    Antivirus Protection
    Antivirus Protection

Andrew Nail

Cybersecurity journalist from Montreal, Canada. Studied communication sciences at Universite de Montreal. I was not sure if a journalist job is what I want to do in my life, but in conjunction with technical sciences, it is exactly what I like to do. My job is to catch the most current trends in the cybersecurity world and help people to deal with malware they have on their PCs.

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