Multi-searches.com
Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecard
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are assessment reports for different malware threats which have been collected and analyzed by our research team. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards evaluate and rank threats using several metrics including real-world and potential risk factors, trends, frequency, prevalence, and persistence. EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards are updated regularly based on our research data and metrics and are useful for a wide range of computer users, from end users seeking solutions to remove malware from their systems to security experts analyzing threats.
EnigmaSoft Threat Scorecards display a variety of useful information, including:
Ranking: The ranking of a particular threat in EnigmaSoft’s Threat Database.
Severity Level: The determined severity level of an object, represented numerically, based on our risk modeling process and research, as explained in our Threat Assessment Criteria.
Infected Computers: The number of confirmed and suspected cases of a particular threat detected on infected computers as reported by SpyHunter.
See also Threat Assessment Criteria.
| Ranking: | 7,474 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 537 |
| First Seen: | October 13, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | September 16, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Multi-searches.com Web address belongs to a search engine that appears to be unable to produce search results on its own. These fake search engines operate by redirecting users' search queries to other engines that are equipped with the needed functionality. However, that does not necessarily mean that the displayed results will be useful or even trustworthy. Some fake engines do indeed take their results from legitimate sources, such as Yahoo, Bing, Google, etc. Others, on the other hand, redirect to dubious sources and may show users low-quality and inaccurate results filled with sponsored advertisements.
Another problem with fake search engines, such as Multi-searches.com, is that they are typically being promoted via intrusive PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) with browser hijacker capabilities. Once the application has managed to get itself installed on the user's device, usually via questionable tactics, such as shady software bundles or fake installers/updates, it will proceed to take control over several, essential browser settings. Users are likely to notice that their homepage, new tab page, and default search engine have been switched to now open the address of the promoted fake search engine.
PUPs often carry additional, unwanted capabilities as well. These applications are notorious for spying on users' browsing activities and collecting device details from the system. Infosec researchers also have observed PUPs accessing browsers' autofill data in an attempt to access users' saved account credentials, banking data, payment information and other private information.
