Threat Database Browser Hijackers Go.next-search.net

Go.next-search.net

By GoldSparrow in Browser Hijackers

Threat Scorecard

Ranking: 12,222
Threat Level: 50 % (Medium)
Infected Computers: 1,081
First Seen: June 1, 2015
Last Seen: August 27, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows

The Go.next-search.net domain is associated with the Next Search browser assistant that is compatible with Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome. The Go.next-search.net website serves as a redirect-gateway for users who installed the Next Search browser assistant. The Go.next-search.net web site may try to appear as a search engine, but in reality, your search operations are rerouted to the legitimate Bing engine. You may be interested to know that the Next Search Assistant is created by the infamous Client Connect Ltd. that are responsible for the development and distribution of the Conduit, browser hijacker. Needless to say, the Next Search Assistant related to Go.next-search.net functions similarly to Conduit and prevents third-party software and users alike from changing their browser settings. Security researchers classify the Next Search software as a browser hijacker because it limits your customization options to the services of Go.next-search.net. Also, the Next Search browser hijacker records your keywords on Go.next-search.net and reads your browser history to present you with marketing content from affiliates. The Next Search browser hijacker may load coupons, discounts and special deals on banners and pop-up windows. You should note that the Next Search browser hijacker could redirect you to potentially harmful locations and decrease your browser performance. Users are advised to address problems with Go.next-search.net with the help of a trustworthy anti-malware utility.

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Registry Details

Go.next-search.net may create the following registry entry or registry entries:
File name without path
http_go.next-search.net_0.localstorage

URLs

Go.next-search.net may call the following URLs:

go.next-search.net

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