Searchincognito.com
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| Ranking: | 2,192 |
| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 15,014 |
| First Seen: | December 8, 2015 |
| Last Seen: | September 21, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Security researchers report that the Searchincognito.com website is related to a browser hijacker that may be deployed to users as a search helper included in free software bundles. The SearchIncognite browser hijacker is promoted as a search helper that can allow users to execute untraceable search operations unlike the searches on Google, Bing, and Yahoo that use your search terms to show advertisements and store search history for specific IP addresses. Many users may want to install the SearchIncognite helper, but they should not be fooled because the SearchIncognito browser hijacker may block tracking cookies from some ad networks, but it may collect data like your search keywords, browsing and download history to show related promotional materials despite what you were promised it will protect you from.
There is not such thing as a free lunch, and you should not be surprised to see sponsored links and search results on Searchincognito.com. Moreover, the SearchIncognito browser hijacker might record other markers like your IP and MAC addresses, router model, browser and OS type to generate tailor-suited ads. Security researchers warn users that they may not be able to load Google and Bing properly because the SearchIncognito browser hijacker is programmed to obstruct access to other search engines. The SearchIncognito browser hacker may use JavaScript to place transparent layers on your most visited websites to open new tabs loaded with promotional materials upon your first click. The Searchincognito.com browser hijacker might use pop-up windows and ad-boxes to advertise products from suspicious online stores that may not be a good idea to shop at. The SearchIncognito browser hijacker might affect Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, and Mozilla Firefox by using executable DLL libraries linked to your Internet client. You may not find the SearchIncognito helper among the program entries on your 'Control Panel' and have troubles finding it in the ProgramFiles directory. You need to install a credible anti-malware tool and scan your system for the binary associated with Searchincognito.com and fix your Internet settings.
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SpyHunter Detects & Remove Searchincognito.com
Registry Details
Directories
Searchincognito.com may create the following directory or directories:
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\Search Incognito |
| %LOCALAPPDATA%\SearchIncognito |
URLs
Searchincognito.com may call the following URLs:
| https://www.searchincognito.com/search?eq= |
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