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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 57 |
| First Seen: | September 15, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | March 19, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Searchtechstart.com domain hosts a dubious search engine that may look like Google. The search service on Searchtechstart.com might show doodles like those you see on Google and feature a search bar that is nearly identical to the one on Google.com. Web surfers should pay attention to the bottom right side where a company under the name of SerchTech is listed. We have received reports that the Searchtechstart.com page is loaded in the browser automatically, and its research revealed that the Searchtechstart.com site is associated with a browser plug-in. The SearchTechStart plug-in may be delivered to users via ads shown by adware and freeware bundles that include badware like NewYTadBlocker and PaceItUp.
The SearchTechStart plug-in has browser hijacking capabilities and may alter several settings in browsers like Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. The terms of service agreement loaded on www.searchtechstart.com/Terms reveal that the SearchTechStart application will modify the user's start page, default search provider and new tab settings. The browser hijacker linked to Searchtechstart.com may load several runtime DDLs to facilitate its operations and make sure that users are redirected to content on the Web via Searchtechstart.com. Users who install the SearchTechStart plug-in should note that the app may download and implement new services, fixes and enhancements without the user's notice. Additionally, the SearchTechStart plug-in may use tracking technologies like JavaScript, Web beacons, persistent cookies and pixels. The browser hijacker related to Searchtechstart.com might read information like your downloads log and software configuration to generate tailor-suited ads on Searchtechstart.com that may appear as pop-up windows and banners. The SearchTechStart browser hijacker can be removed with the help of a reliable anti-malware tool safely.
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