Packageho.me

The Packageho.me site is presented to Web surfers as a search engine that is based on Yahoo and offers access to a package tracking technology supported by companies like UPS, USPS and FedEx. The Packageho.me site was reported in cases of browser hijacking around the end of June 2017. A network analysis revealed that Packageho.me is registered to the 107.180.48.66 IP address, which is associated with phishing sites and uncertified computer support companies. Web users that access Packageho.me may be shown security alerts that include the following detection names:

• HTML/FakeAlert.FG
• HTML/Infected.WebPage.Gen2
• HTML_MALPHISH.VVVM
• JS:Phishing-BF [Trj]
• JS:Trojan.Cryxos.261
• Trojan.JS.Agent.OXW (B)
• Trojan.Script.Blocker.eizygn

The cases of browser hijacking related to Packageho.me are based on user reports. However, PC users that install free program bundles may be unaware that the programs might include a monetization scheme. Freeware developers that wish to continue their work and provide their customers with reliable tools are likely to incorporate a monetization scheme into their products. Often, the monetization takes the form of a search engine that is set as your primary search aggregator when you install an ad-supported desktop app. That allows the freeware developer to benefit from Internet traffic on sites like Packageho.me and claim ad revenue. The money collected off of sites like Packageho.me may allow for the continued technical support and development of apps like Mahjong World Contest and Zaxar Games. However, there are programs that do not offer any useful functionality and simply force the user into loading a specific search engine to allow its owner reap ad revenue.

The Packageho.me site is deemed as an unreliable search service that may redirect users to search.yahoo.com that is a cleaned up version of Yahoo. The Terms of Use, EULA, and Privacy Documentation published on Packageho.me features a generic text and does not include the company name and phone number. Feedback and complaints are supposed to be sent via info@packageho. The site is reported to work with the Google's AdWords and Yahoo Ads platforms, which suggest the owner of Packageho.me may be trying to double the profits from the site. Web surfers may want to avoid Packageho.me and use the built-in package tracking technologies of companies like UPS, USPS, and FedEx for reliable and up-to-date information. PC users that are rerouted to Packageho.me may want to scan their systems with a trustworthy anti-malware scanner.