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| Ranking: | 404 |
| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 5,005 |
| First Seen: | February 12, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | September 30, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
Searchresultsquickly.com is a deceptive search engine that claims to offer search results to users. However, the search results provided by this website are not accurate and may include unsafe or deceptive content. In addition to that, fake search engines like searchresultsquickly.com have a reputation for collecting visitors' data without their consent.
These illegitimate search engines are often promoted by a software called browser hijackers. The purpose of browser hijackers is to take control of a user's browser and redirect them to a specific Web page or search engine. Users may unknowingly install browser hijackers alongside other software or via compromised links, resulting in their browser settings being altered and leading to the promotion of fake search engines like searchresultsquickly.com.
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How do Browser Hijackers Operate?
Browser hijacking software is often used to promote fake search engines by setting them as the default homepage, search engine, and new page in Web browsers. Therefore, once a user has been affected by such intrusive apps and searchresultsquickly.com has been set as the default search engine, every time a new browser tab or window is opened or a search query is typed into the URL bar, the user will be redirected to the searchresultsquickly.com website.
Typically, fake search engines are unable to provide accurate search results, so they often redirect users to legitimate search engines, such as Google, Bing and Yahoo. However, searchresultsquickly.com is an exception, as it can generate search results, but they are inaccurate and may include deceptive or unsafe content.
In addition to promoting fake search engines, browser hijackers could execute techniques to prevent browser recovery by restricting access to removal-related settings or undoing user-made changes. This persistence may allow the unwanted application to remain on the system and continue promoting the fake search engine.
Another common risk associated with browser hijacking software is the collection of user data. This information could include visited URLs, viewed pages, search queries, IP addresses, personally identifiable details, usernames and passwords and finance-related data. The gathered data can be monetized by being sold to third parties, including cybercriminals, which can lead to identity theft, financial fraud and other unsafe activities.
How are PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) and Browser Hijackers Spread?
PUPs are software applications that may cause security and privacy issues to the user's device. PUPs often come bundled with free software or shareware, which users download from the Internet. Cybercriminals also may distribute PUPs through spam email attachments or by disguising them as legitimate software updates. Unsafe advertisements, also known as malvertisements, are another common method for distributing PUPs.
PUPs are often disguised as useful programs, such as system utilities, security software, or browser extensions, which users willingly download and install on their devices. PUPs also may come bundled with legitimate software programs, which are often downloaded from unverified or unknown sources.
Once installed on a device, PUPs could prove to be challenging to remove, and their presence may result in unwanted pop-up advertisements, changes to the user's Web browser settings, or a reduction in the device's overall performance. It is recommended that users carefully review software license agreements and user agreements before installing any software on their devices and only download software from reputable sources.
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