MovieSearchOnline

MovieSearchOnline is an intrusive application whose main functionality is that of a browser hijacker. This program doesn't wait around for users to find and download it, as the chances of that happening are extremely low. Indeed, browser hijackers, adware, and other dubious applications that fall under the PUP (Potentially Unwanted Programs) classification all rely on misleading distribution techniques to spread themselves. The goal is for the intruder application to infiltrate the user's device without attracting any attention. 

When it comes to MovieSearchOnline specifically, it aims to overtake the settings of users' Web browsers. It targets the homepage, new tab page, and the default search engine mainly. All affected settings will be modified to open an unfamiliar sponsored address. In this case, users will be taken to the fake search engine moviesearchonline.com. 

Fake engines are incapable of delivering any search results. Instead, they do one of two things - they can redirect the search query to a legitimate engine or take it to a dubious one. MovieSearchOnline can do both. Some users may see results generated by the legitimate search.yahoo.com, while others may see results from Searchlee.com. Searchlee.com is a dubious search engine that delivers low-quality results that might include numerous sponsored ad links.

Like most browser hijackers, MovieSearchOnline also could potentially possess data harvesting capabilities. Users could be risking having their browsing activities monitored, packaged and then transmitted to a remote server. The obtained information could include various device details, as well as the entire browsing and search histories. Some PUPs also may try to access information saved into the affected browser, including any account credentials, payment info or debit/credit card numbers.

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