Startsearch.info
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 3 |
| First Seen: | January 30, 2017 |
| Last Seen: | February 13, 2020 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Startsearch.info is a search service that is powered by a custom Google search engine. The engine powering Startsearch.info can be found at cse.google.bg/cse?cx=partner-pub-1798186880065655:9232981728 and features the name 'POISK' that is Russian for 'Search.' The Startsearch.info portal is not a trusted search service and may relay traffic via Counter.yadro.ru, which is linked to several representatives of the adware family of programs. PC security researchers note that users infected with adware like Everysale and Coupondo may be redirected to Startsearch.info and have their default search provider hijacked. Additionally, Web filters have detected that Startsearch.info was compromised on several occasions and included an iFrame that attempted to install unsigned and potentially threatening software on the visitor's PC.
We have seen that when the users open Startsearch.info, input a keyword and hit the magnifying glass, they will be rerouted via several mirrors until they arrive at the custom Google search at cse.google.bg/cse?cx=partner-pub-1798186880065655:9232981728. Many users may not notice that they are redirected and need to wait a few seconds before they are presented with results. Startsearch.info does not provide a secure connection but the connection to cse.google.bg/cse?cx=partner-pub-1798186880065655:9232981728 is protected with the HTTPS encryption. You should not trust the Startsearch.info portal, and cancel automatic downloads that may start when you hit the 'Search' button. It is likely that the Startsearch.info portal may be used for malvertising and fool users into thinking that they are provided with an improved version of Google. The files and other content provided via Startsearch.info might not feature valid digital certificate and may cause security problems. A custom Google search may power Startsearch.info, but it is not associated with Google Inc. since Google provides the ability to customize and incorporate its search engine to anyone with access to the Internet. PC users that experience problems with Startsearch.info and suspect infection with adware might want to scan their machine with a trustworthy anti-malware tool.
URLs
Startsearch.info may call the following URLs:
| /startsearch.info |
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