FastDataX - How to remove

The increasing amount of time spent online naturally encouraged criminals to try digital crimes and after seeing the success, more and more malicious campaigns started generating malware. However, just like crooks cybersecurity specialists started catching up hunting and terminating the threats to protect internet surfers. Therefore viruses like FastDataX had to adjust their ways not to cause the alert of cyber police and antivirus software but still perform evil deeds.

The main FastDataX page (fastdatax.com) looks professional and legitimate, but it doesn’t mean that it is safe to use, because it scams you with promotions, offers sponsored programs that are PUPs and co-operates with third parties. Actually, you may not have heard of the FastDataX yet, but that does not mean that you do not have it because of its sneaky intrusion and hiding features. You will only be able to pick up signs like the increased amount of ads, a sluggish browser/computer, appearing programs in your PC that you have not installed yourself and etc. These signs will appear almost suddenly and will coincide with another software installation.

In order to determine whether you have FastDataX infection and how to solve it, please keep reading our article below, where we will explain how this adware works and how to remove it with and without additional antivirus programs.

What is the FastDataX adware

FastDataX virus is considered to be an adware, because once it is inside the computer it starts posting various promotions in form of ads, banners, search results, hyperlinks anywhere in the text, redirects, pop-ups and etc. At the same time while posting ads, FastDataX will be gathering your sensitive data from search queries, visited pages, entered information online, ads you clicked on and what were you looking to buy online so that this adware could make ‘a better offer’ to you of the same item/service just from the company that will give hackers the money for the referral.

You will notice these displayed promotions by text saying: Ads by FastDataX, Brought to you by FastDataX, Powered by FastDataX Advertisements by FastDataX. You can be sure then that this isn’t just some regular Google Ads, but the virus posting offers to use you to generate its revenue if you click on it. 

As mentioned before, when this FastDataX virus gets inside the browser as an extension it can track your browsing activity too, later reporting it to the third parties, which pay well to later improve their targeted marketing and brainwashing users. Honestly, even your credentials and credit card information become visible to FastDataX virus.

There are plenty of Malvertising and data recording techniques adware parasites like FastDataX use, but they try to save themselves by mentioning that in their EULA.

We are the sole owners of the information collected on this site. We only have access to/collect information that you voluntarily give us via email or other direct contact from you.We will not sell or rent this information to anyone.
We share no personally recognisable information at FDX nor do we allow the exchange of any personally identifiable information. All data transmitted to an exchange member on the FDX platform is not identifiably linked to you in any way; however, it is possible that a FDX partner may be able to use information they already know about you in conjunction with data acquired on FDX.
We use “cookies” on this site. Cookies can enable us to track and target the interests of our users to enhance their experience on our partner sites. Usage of a cookie is in no way linked to any personally recognisable information on our site.

After trying to convince users that it is completely safe to use their services and that they won’t gather any data you don’t share with them, the company contradicts themselves in their EULA admitting (most likely for a legal premise) that actually there is some information that FastDataX will end up recording and using.

Throughout the use of the Product we might accumulate aggregated, non-identifying information concerning your use of the product and online browsing behavior, as follows:
a Browsing Usage: we accumulate aggregated browsing data which comprises, browsing clickstream data, visited and referred URLs, webpages you accessed and the Browser Identifier;
b Technical Information: we collect statistic and technical data which contains the time and date stamp, type of device you are using, Operating System and browser you use containing the version and the default browser, language preference;
c General Location data: while you install and use the Product we collect your IP address and country location. This information is combined and is not used for profiling purposes;
We strive not to collect from you any personally recognizable information (“PRI”). To the extent any PRI is unintentionally collected from you or voluntarily delivered by you (i.e., form contacting us) or to the extent any data accumulated by you is deemed to be PRI in any applicable jurisdiction, we comply and continue to comply with all applicable laws, rules and regulations in the handling, storage, and disposition of such PRI, as applicable.

Although no one really knows what third-parties FastDataX adware works with, what and how the gathered data is actually being used, judging from the other adware examples, such as National Consumer Center, DNS Unlocker, CouponRockstar, we can assume that this Polish product is not worth keeping any longer because it might just end up breaching your data, compromising the computer and giving an access to your credentials to God-knows-who.

How does FastDataX virus find a way to systems

Sometimes the FastDataX can be a consequence of Another virus infection, but most commonly users install it by themselves by being not aware and skipping the Setup wizard too fast. If let’s say your system is already compromised with another malware, your Windows or Mac security is already affected and will be easier to break by other viruses like FastDataX. That is why if you have not been Careful searching the internet you might bring FastDataX adware by clicking on randomly placed hyperlinks which will initiate the setup of the program.

Most commonly FastDataX malware distributes with bundled software from the Distributing freeware websites, torrents or other unofficial places. You can also download the fake updates thinking that they are necessary and real. FastDataX is noticed spreading through the Fake Adobe Flash update.

This way of distribution can’t be considered malicious because you actually agree to install the program voluntarily. You simply do not uncheck the selected-by-the-default Custom/Additional programs ‘install’ boxes and you end up getting 2 or more surprise PUPs with the main software.

What ways can you solve FastDataX adware infection

There simply are two elimination techniques that can help you to get rid of the FastDataX malware from the compromised computer. The longer and not such a reliable method is the manual removal by deleting the virus yourself from the Control Panel and infected browsers. This would potentially work best on the computer that doesn’t have many installed applications and right after the FastDataX data settles, not having enough time to let in any other parasites, that would complicate the removal.

The second and 2-viruses.com team preferred way to take care of the FastDataX virus is the removal using the anti-spyware tool. You can choose any from the sea of products, but the leaders for us right now are Spyhunter and Malwarebytes. These programs take care of the malware just in a few clicks removing them from directories that are really hard to access for a regular user manually.

Furthermore, if you got the more persistent FastDataX variant then you can never be sure under what name and what place is it going to reside in your PC. In which case malware detecting and deleting tools use the large databases to look for threats in their specifically targeted directories and finds it by the behavioral pattern, not just the name it uses.

Automatic Malware removal tools

On the other hand, sometimes the manual removal is all you need. It will work best if you are a neat person that knows your computer well. Because FastDataX tends to spread with the help of other programs you will have to spot the unwanted applications that got installed around the same time as FastDataX virus and then also remove them. Below we have prepared a better and more detailed guide on how to perform the removal by hand.

Although, if your PC/Mac is full of various software you are not sure about, you don’t have the time or still after the manual removal sees the virus, it would be sensible to try the anti-spyware or antivirus. Just make sure that they are real products and not just FastDataX promoted PUPS.

Detailed guides for free manual FastDataX virus removals

How to remove FastDataX using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like FastDataX install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to FastDataX . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make FastDataX  easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

To make sure that the FastDataX adware is not going to bother you anymore you should check your browsers for the malicious extension installed by the malware

How to remove FastDataX using Windows Control Panel

Many hijackers and adware like FastDataX install some of their components as regular Windows programs as well as additional software. This part of malware can be uninstalled from the Control Panel. To access it, do the following.

• Start→Control Panel (older Windows) or press Windows Key→Search and enter Control Panel and then press Enter (Windows 8, Windows 10).
• Choose Uninstall Program (if you don't see it, click in the upper right next to "View by" and select Category).
• Go through the list of programs and select entries related to FastDataX . You can click on "Name" or "Installed On" to reorder your programs and make FastDataX easier to find.
• Click the Uninstall button. If you're asked if you really want to remove the program, click Yes.
• In many cases anti-malware programs are better at detecting related parasites, thus I recommend installing Spyhunter to identify other programs that might be a part of this infection.

How to remove FastDataX from macOS

Delete FastDataX from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the FastDataX  app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

TopRemove malicious extensions from Internet Explorer

• Press on the Gear icon→Manage Add-ons.
  
• Go through Toolbars and extensions. Remove everything related to FastDataX and items you do not know that are made not by Google, Microsoft, Yahoo, Oracle or Adobe.
  
• Close the Options.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to FastDataX , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Press on the Gear icon->Internet Options.
  
• Choose the Advanced tab and click on the Reset button.
  
• Select a “Delete personal settings” checkbox and click on the Reset button.
  
• Click on the Close button on the confirmation box, then close your browser.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving FastDataX from Chrome

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Google Chrome window. Select “Settings”.
  
• Click “Extensions” on the left menu bar.
• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to FastDataX . Click on the trash bin icon next to FastDataX or other add-ons you want to remove.
  
• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.
  
• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.
  
• Restart Chrome.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to FastDataX , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Chrome’s menu button (three horizontal lines) and select Settings.
  
• Scroll to the end of the page and click on the Reset settings button.
  
• Click on the Reset button on the confirmation box.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopRemoving FastDataX from Firefox

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (or press Ctrl+Shift+A on your keyboard).
  
• Go through Extensions and Addons list, remove everything FastDataX related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to FastDataX, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
  
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button.
  
• Click on the Reset Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

How to remove FastDataX from Microsoft Edge:Top

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Microsoft Edge window. Select “Extensions”.

• Go through the extensions list and remove programs you do not need, especially similar to FastDataX . Click on the "Remove" icon next to FastDataX or other add-ons you want to remove.

• Press on the “Remove” button on the Confirmation window.

• If unsure, you can disable them temporarily.

• Restart Microsoft Edge.

TopRemoving FastDataX from Safari (Mac OS X)

• Click on the Safari menu.
• Choose Preferences.
  
• Click on the Extensions Tab.
• Click on the Uninstall button near the FastDataX. Remove all other unknown or suspicious entries too. If you are not sure whether you need the extension or not, you can simply uncheck the Enable check-box to disable the extension temporarily.
  
• Restart Safari.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings

If you are still experiencing any issues related to FastDataX , reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari.
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.