QuickCouponSearch
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 34 |
| First Seen: | January 25, 2019 |
| Last Seen: | January 6, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
After observing its behavior and analyzing its functionality, cybersecurity researchers have determined that the QuickCouponSearch application is another intrusive browser hijacker. Indeed, if installed on the system, the application will waste no time in assuming control over the user's Web browsers. More specifically, users will notice that their usual homepage, new tab page, and default search engine are now opening the unfamiliar quickcouponsearch.com page.
Following the typical pattern observed in other browser hijackers, the address promoted by QuickCouponSearch also belongs to a fake search engine that is incapable of producing any search results on its own. When users initiate a search, it will first be redirected to quickcouponsearch.com, which in turn will redirect it to other functioning engines for the actual results. However, keep in mind that the redirects may not always lead to legitimate engines. Depending on factors, such as the specific IP address and geolocation, users could be shown results from the legitimate search.yahoo.com engine or the questionable nearby.me page. It is entirely possible for redirects to more dubious pages to occur.
Browser hijackers and other PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) also are commonly tasked with spying on the browsing activities taking place on the system. These intrusive applications may be siphoning the entire browsing and search histories, all clicked URLs, the device's IP address, geolocation, browser type and more. Even sensitive autofill data such as banking and payment information saved into the browser could be compromised and exposed to the PUP's operators.
