Our research team cannot offer us any new information on the likes of BuyFast because this browser extension is just another adware application from the Multiplug family. Countless applications from that group have been released before, so we know exactly how we have to deal with BuyFast. First, it is an absolute must to remove BuyFast from your computer. Second, you should scan your system with a licensed antispyware application in order to find other potential threats. Adware programs almost never travel alone, so it is more than likely that you have several potentially unwanted (and perhaps even dangerous!) programs on-board.
BuyFast behaves very much like EnormouSales, BuyAndBrowse, Crazylowprice, SpaceCouponApp, and other applications from the same group. The program enters your system with other freeware applications via the InstallRex (sometimes Amonetize or Vittalia) installer . Third-party installers install freeware onto target programs when users initiate software downloads on third-party file hosting websites. Sometimes the site you download your programs from might be extremely popular, but that is no reason to blindly trust all the third-party material you come across there. Most of the freeware applications are often bundled with additional software like BuyFast, and this additional software could eventually lead to severe computer security issues.
Do not be tricked by the BuyFast ads and their content. This application may seem like a useful browser extension that is there to provide you with reliable information on various deals and discount offers, but this tool is not responsible for the security of third-party content. Therefore, if cyber criminals decide to make use of BuyFast to promote their websites, you could end up landing on web pages that contain a lot of third-party ads. It is important to realize that when you open a third-party website, its content is no longer covered by BuyFast’s privacy policy. Hence, even if a third-party website is part of a malware distribution network, BuyFast cannot really be blamed for redirecting you there because YOU were the one who actually clicked that link.
To avoid similar complications, it is best to remove BuyFast as soon as possible. You can do that via Control Panel since the program comes with an entry in the list of installed applications. However, you should not forget that there might be a number of other applications related to BuyFast on your computer as well. To terminate those applications and to avoid potential adware regeneration, you are strongly advised to invest in a computer security application, because a professional security tool is your best option when it comes to ensuring your system’s stability.
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