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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | March 31, 2023 |
| Last Seen: | April 3, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Suggestonlineweb.com fake search engine was uncovered being promoted by apps with browser hijacker capabilities. Such websites are often unable to provide legitimate search results, and while suggestonlineweb.com can offer search results, they are mostly unreliable and may contain sponsored or harmful content.
Usually, fraudulent search engines are propagated through browser hijackers, which redirect users to the questionable site. Additionally, these sites pose a significant privacy risk as they collect user data.
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Users Should not Rely on Unfamiliar Search Engines Like Suggestonlineweb.com
Browser-hijacking software is a type of potentially unwanted program (PUP) that changes browser settings, such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab URLs, and assigns promoted websites to them. When a browser hijacker endorsing suggestonlineweb.com is installed, any new browser tabs opened and search queries typed into the URL bar would result in redirects to the address.
This type of software also often employs persistence-certifying techniques to prevent users from recuperating their browsers. Fake search engines typically cannot produce results on their own and instead take results from legitimate search engines like Google, Bing, or Yahoo. However, Suggestonlineweb.com is an exception to this rule, as it can generate search results. Nonetheless, the results it provides are often inaccurate and include sponsored, unreliable, or deceptive content.
Illegitimate search engines and the software that endorses them are also considered to be a privacy threat. They collect sensitive information, such as visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, account log-in credentials (usernames/passwords), personally identifiable details, finance-related information, and more. The collected data can be monetized by being shared with and/or be put for sake and acquired by third parties.
Browser Hijackers and PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) are Rarely Installed by Users Intentionally
PUPs and browser hijackers are mostly installed by users unintentionally because they are often bundled with legitimate software, and their installation is not always made clear to users. Shady software distributors use various tactics to deceive users into installing PUPs and browser hijackers, such as hiding the installation option in advanced settings or using misleading download buttons.
They also may employ social engineering tactics, such as fake software updates, pop-up ads, or phishing emails that trick users into installing PUPs and browser hijackers. Additionally, some PUPs and browser hijackers exploit security vulnerabilities in outdated software or operating systems to install themselves without user consent.
Overall, users must be vigilant when downloading and installing software and should always carefully read the terms and conditions, as well as pay attention to any additional software being offered during the installation process.
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Suggestonlineweb.com may call the following URLs:
| suggestonlineweb.com |
