Remove EmailFaster(.)co Browser Hijacker Effectively

by Berta Bilbao | August 12, 2016 | 0 Comments browser extension, browser hijacker, redirects

Threat Summary EmailFaster(.)co – Delivery Methods EmailFaster(.)co – A Closer Look EmailFaster(.)co – Privacy Policy Remove EmailFaster(.)co Completely from Your PC

EmailFaster(.)co is the main online domain which is distributing the browser hijacker called Email Faster. SaferBrowser made this unwanted program. The same company is responsible for the creation of many other browser hijackers. The application will change the new tab, homepage, and search engine of your browsers. A toolbar might be put inside your browsers, as well as an extension, related to the hijacker. You could get redirected. To remove this hijacker and all of its items, you should read the whole article.

Threat Summary

Name	EmailFaster(.)co
Type	Browser Hijacker, PUP
Short Description	The hijacker can modify the homepage, search engine and new tab setting on the browser programs you have.
Symptoms	The homepage, search engine and new tab of your browsers will be changed to EmailFaster(.)co. You can get redirected and see advertising content.
Distribution Method	Freeware Installations, Bundle Packages
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss EmailFaster(.)co.

EmailFaster(.)co – Delivery Methods

Email Faster has a few methods of delivery, and the main one is via third-party installers. Without your awareness, such installers found inside bundle packages and freeware can place the hijacker onto your computer. These installations might add extra components, by default. Preventing of getting such programs with browser-hijacking capabilities on your system, can be achieved if you find Custom or Advanced settings. From there you have to be able to deselect components.

Email Faster could be delivered with the aid of different websites online and an extension might be found on the Google Chrome web store. As you can see from the above picture on its main domain page at EmailFaster(.)co you can download directly a browser extension related to it. The hijacker could also be delivered through advertisements, or some redirect links, as well. Browsers that can be affected are: Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari.

EmailFaster(.)co – A Closer Look

EmailFaster(.)co is the main page for a browser hijacker that bears the name Email Faster. The site claims that it provides a fast way to access your emails from e-mail applications with one click. What is meant by that is that you have to install the application, and you will get a toolbar on top of your default search page, which is going to be Search.EmailFaster(.)co.

This is how the search engine looks like:

If the application is on your computer, you will see countless redirects to the newly-modified search engine. Other browser settings which this undesirable software can modify are your default homepage, new tab window, themes, etc. The theme used for the default search is the Olympic Games, and that may be because of the Olympic Games in Rio, which is a current hot topic. The company SaferBrowser has developed this program. You can read more about SaferBrowser browser hijackers on our blog.

Extensions, plug-ins, as well as add-ons, might be set inside your browser apps and tamper with various settings, such as the homepage, new tab, default search and more as seen in the list above. Additional components, plus these extensions, primarily come alongside bundled setups and install without any notification. Thus, you could see redirects when browsing the internet. Certain data can be obtained by you and sent to servers of the EmailFaster(.)co site owners, affiliates or partners.

The extension can do the following:

Read and change all your data on the websites you visit
Read and change your browsing history
Manage your downloads
Manage your apps, extensions, and themes

When you use the Search.EmailFaster(.)co sub-domain, each of your search queries will go through its servers and filtered by this search engine. That way the hijacker can gather information about you and browsing habits. Targeted content and sponsored advertising could appear in the search results as seen in the screenshot down below. The adverts could show up as in-text links, pop-unders, pop-ups or another ad type.

From the picture above, you can see the search results of Search.EmailFaster(.)co. In most cases, such as this one, you will get redirected to the search results page of Yahoo and is possible for you to be redirected to other reputable search engines. Queries and searches you make will send data to a server of the platform owners. Careful in what you write in search bars. Continue to read and find out what specifically is collected from you as data.

EmailFaster(.)co – Privacy Policy

The Privacy Policy of EmailFaster(.)co makes clear that information, that is both personally and non-personally identifying can be obtained by the hijacker. The SaferBrowser company has kept one Policy for almost all software with browser hijacking capabilities they have produced so far. The policy has not been updated since January 2015, or at least that is the date stated in the Policy. The data gathered from you can be disclosed to third party partners and affiliates of the company.

In the policy it is stated that this information is collected:

Search queries and all data you type in searches
Search data and specifics of searches
Country of residence, home address
URLs and clicks
IP address
Browser (version and type)
Name, education, interests
Communications preferences
Telephone number
Operating System (plus other related data)

The policy can be viewed in the image here:

In case you have and use any service or software tied to the EmailFaster(.)co platform, its creators state in the Privacy Policy that in this way you automatically grant your approval for data collection. The SaferBrowser company will acquire data from you and your computer machine. The website uses cookies, and different tracking technologies, like web beacons, which all can collect more information about you. Be careful with the information you input when you browse.

Remove EmailFaster(.)co Completely from Your PC

To remove EmailFaster(.)co manually from your computer, follow the step-by-step removal instructions given below. In case the manual removal does not get rid of the browser hijacker entirely, you should search for and remove any leftover items with an advanced anti-malware tool. Such software helps keep your computer secure in the future.

Berta Bilbao

Berta is a dedicated malware researcher, dreaming for a more secure cyber space. Her fascination with IT security began a few years ago when a malware locked her out of her own computer.

Guide 1: How to Remove EmailFaster(.)co from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of EmailFaster(.)co on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove EmailFaster(.)co in Google Chrome.

Guide 4: Erase EmailFaster(.)co from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall EmailFaster(.)co from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove EmailFaster(.)co from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate EmailFaster(.)co from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable EmailFaster(.)co Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

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How to Remove EmailFaster(.)co from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove EmailFaster(.)co

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall EmailFaster(.)co and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by EmailFaster(.)co on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by EmailFaster(.)co there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for EmailFaster(.)co with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of EmailFaster(.)co from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall EmailFaster(.)co and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to EmailFaster(.)co:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to EmailFaster(.)co. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to EmailFaster(.)co. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove EmailFaster(.)co via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as EmailFaster(.)co. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove EmailFaster(.)co files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as EmailFaster(.)co, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for EmailFaster(.)co:

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove EmailFaster(.)co from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Erase EmailFaster(.)co from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall EmailFaster(.)co from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove EmailFaster(.)co from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the EmailFaster(.)co will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

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Eliminate EmailFaster(.)co from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.