123rede.com

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 8,367
Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 4,190
First Seen: March 5, 2015
Last Seen: September 9, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

There have been numerous reports involving 123rede.com. 123rede.com is a low-quality Brazilian search engine. However, computer users have reported that 123rede.com has been linked to suspicious behaviors that make it seem as if 123rede.com is linked to threats or browser hijacker activities. In fact, 123rede.com is suspicious because 123rede.com is linked to a PUP or Potentially Unwanted Program. 123rede.com is just one of countless low-quality search engines that are designed to take over a Web browser and redirect computer users to advertising material, hijacking their Web browser and online searches. Malware analysts consider these types of components as PUPs, and they may be linked to low-quality Web browser extensions or add-ons.

How Low-Quality Web Browser Add-ons Linked to 123rede.com are Distributed

The most common way in which low-quality Web browser extensions linked to 123rede.com are distributed is by bundling them with legitimate software. Web browser add-ons linked to 123rede.com may affect the most popular Web browsers, including Opera, Safari, Internet Explorer, Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Once installed, the Web browser extension may replace the home page and default search engine with 123rede.com. 123rede.com also may prevent computer users from undoing these changes. Even if extensions are disabled and every time the affected computer is rebooted, the 123rede.com extension will return. Attempts to remove the 123rede.com extension may also be ineffective. Removal of PUPs usually requires additional steps, and the use of a reliable security program that is fully up-to-date.

How the 123rede.com Search Engine Tactic Works

123rede.com is not a real search engine. Rather than using the computer user's keywords to find online results, 123rede.com is mainly designed to deliver a list of advertisements and sponsored links and websites. Regardless of what your search is, 123rede.com may deliver advertisements meant to generate revenue. Another issue with 123rede.com is that 123rede.com may track the computer user's online behavior and information and sell this data to a third-party for marketing purposes or using it directly to exhibit advertisements to the affected desktop. Because of this, computer users should avoid 123rede.com and all content associated with 123rede.com. Steps should be taken to stop 123rede.com redirects and pop-ups immediately with the help of a reliable security application.

The 123rede.com Web page is full of links, most leading to supposedly useful information such as a weather forecast or special online sales and deals. However, despite its normal appearance, the main problem with 123rede.com is that 123rede.com is forced on computer users. Without any option, 123rede.com replaces the affected Web browser's default home page and default search engine. 123rede.com may be associated with countless other problems, such as numerous advertisements, pop-up messages and bogus notifications. These advertisements and notifications may be used to deliver additional advertisements and other content to the affected computer users.

Preventing PUPs Associated with 123rede.com

The most common way in which PUPs associated with 123rede.com are distributed is by bundling them with legitimate programs. When a computer user downloads a free program from a dubious source, they may be prompted to install a Web browser extension or another program. Although it is possible to opt out, the option may be obscured or difficult to access. To prevent this from happening, malware researchers recommend using custom installation or advanced installation options. You should read carefully through every page when installing a new program. Once the PUP has been installed, it may be very difficult to be removed entirely. PUPs linked to 123rede.com may also spread through unwanted and suspicious pop-up messages and notifications. Malware analysts recommend avoiding websites with poorly regulated advertisements and advise computer users never to click on these types of suspicious messages or agree to the installation of any components they do not understand.

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Registry Details

123rede.com may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
http_www.123rede.com_0.localstorage
http_www.123rede.com_0.localstorage-journal
www.123rede[1].xml
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\123rede.com
Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\www.123rede.com
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\DOMStorage\123rede.com
SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\LowRegistry\DOMStorage\www.123rede.com

URLs

123rede.com may call the following URLs:

123rede.com

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