Plusnetwork.com
Threat Scorecard
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| Ranking: | 4,065 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 23,629 |
| First Seen: | September 8, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 19, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Plusnetwork.com is part of a well-known online scam that involves fake search engines and browser hijackers. In 2011, this scam became one of the most common online malware attacks, especially after a crackdown from PC security analysts on websites distributing rogue security programs. Because there are so many versions of fake search engines like Plusnetwork.com, it is not necessary that criminals place a lot of work into the appearance of their malicious websites. Plusnetwork.com in particular is nothing more than a blank page, a search bar and just a few lines of text. However, do not be fooled by Plusnetwork.com's appearance. Any contact with Plusnetwork.com should be followed with a thorough cleaning of your computer system. Use a reliable anti-malware tool to scan your system and delete any malware associated with Plusnetwork.com.
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Understanding the Basic Elements of the Plusnetwork.com Scam
The Plusnetwork.com scam is not particularly complicated. Basically, criminals set up fake search engines like Plusnetwork.com which instead of returning legitimate search results, simply display advertisements that have been paid for by dodgy companies. However, staying away from Plusnetwork.com is not a particularly useful approach, since Plusnetwork.com uses a browser hijacker to force visitors to visit Plusnetwork.com repeatedly. This approach is particularly effective against inexperienced computer users, since browser hijackers linked to the Plusnetwork.com fake search engine are usually designed to alter results on a legitimate online search. An inexperienced computer user may carry out a search on Google or Bing only to find that links in results lead to Plusnetwork.com instead of to the website corresponding to the legitimate search result. However, not recognizing the Plusnetwork.com scam for what it is, an inexperienced computer user is more likely simply to try their search again on the Plusnetwork.com bogus search engine. This generates a considerable advertising profit for criminals behind this malicious website.
Browser hijackers associated with Plusnetwork.com are particularly dangerous. They will usually contain a rootkit element that makes them extremely difficult to remove without an anti-rootkit tool. Because of this, learning to recognize online scams and prevent Trojan infections through basic online safety guidelines is the best way to prevent becoming a victim of malware.
SpyHunter Detects & Remove Plusnetwork.com
Registry Details
URLs
Plusnetwork.com may call the following URLs:
| feed.plusnetwork.com |
| www.searchplusnetwork.com |
