Threat Database Browser Hijackers Mysecuresearch.net

Mysecuresearch.net

By GoldSparrow in Browser Hijackers

Web surfers that visit Mysecuresearch.net may be surprised to notice that it is a near-perfect clone of Bing.com. Researchers note that Mysecuresearch.net is not operated by the Microsoft Corp. Mysecuresearch.net is owned and managed by ClientConnect Ltd. which is related to Potentially Unwanted Programs (PUPs) like the Falco Software Toolbar and the Ultimate Gamer Toolbar. The Mysecuresearch.net domain may be set as your homepage and default search provider if you have installed software from ClientConnect Ltd. Mysecuresearch.net is not a recommended site and is registered to the 216.146.46.10 IP address, which is detected in communications of bad toolbars like SweetIM and questionable software like InstallBrain.

You should note that ClientConnect Ltd. keeps a record of your search terms on Mysecuresearch.net and it is not a good idea to input information on Mysecuresearch.net such as your credit card and social security number. Mysecuresearch.net acts as a redirect portal to the legitimate version of Bing.com and can be used to collect search keywords from users. ClientConnect Ltd. may use the data to generate custom-made ads on Mysecuresearch.net whenever you visit the site. The software related to Mysecuresearch.net may collect system parameters like your OS version, browser type, IP, and MAC address that can be used to identify your device on Mysecuresearch.net. These metrics are covered on Info.mysecuresearch.net, and you should read the privacy policy and terms of use. You should take a look at the following excerpt from Info.mysecuresearch.net:

• 'We may share your information with certain third parties (including, without limitation, search engines, content providers, and advertising networks and platforms) that provide various services (such as advertising, marketing, analysis, content, and search) in connection with the Software & Services. We take appropriate measures to ensure that no user can be individually identified from the disclosure of such information, and we require these third parties (i) to keep the data secured, (ii) not to use the data for any other purpose other than to provide us with services, and (iii) to use the data solely in compliance with this Privacy Policy; and

• We may also share PII and non-personally identifiable information with our subsidiaries, affiliated and parent companies but their use of such information must comply with this Privacy Policy. In any case other than the above, we will not share your PII with third parties without your prior consent.'

It may be a bit annoying to read the documentation that comes with the products of ClientConnect Ltd. Nevertheless, you should make an effort to understand what functionality to expect from Mysecuresearch.net and associated programs. Computer users may need to disable browser extensions that block advertisements if they wish to load properly. Researchers note that PC users may require a reputable anti-spyware solution to purge persistent tracking cookies and unwanted software linked to Mysecuresearch.net safely.

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