Search.fbdownloader.com

Search.fbdownloader.com is a dubious search engine being promoted through a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program). The application described itself as a useful tool that will allow users to download pictures from the Facebook platform conveniently. While the program does have such functionality, it also acts as a browser hijacker on the systems it is installed on.

Users will notice that specific settings of their Web browser have been modified without their knowledge. The homepage, new page tab, and the default search engine could now start to open the search.fbdownloader.com address in an attempt to promote the dubious search engine and drive artificial traffic towards it. Browser hijackers are usually capable of preventing users from reverting these settings to their original states. 

Generally, it is not recommended to keep PUPs such as Search.fbdownloader.com on your computer due to the possibility of these applications tracking your browsing activities or attempting to harvest data. In most cases, the PUPs go after the browsing history, search history, and clicked URLs coupled with device details such as IP address, geolocation and ISP. However, some PUPs try to access any information saved into the affected browser and that could include payment details, credit/debit card numbers, personal details and more.