Uppersearch.tk
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| Threat Level: | 50 % (Medium) |
| Infected Computers: | 927 |
| First Seen: | February 9, 2016 |
| Last Seen: | June 10, 2023 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Uppersearch.tk domain is associated with the UpperSearch browser plug-in that is offered to users via freeware setup files as a search enhancer. The UpperSearch plug-in may be accompanied by applications like SProtector and LeapSense and close your browser while being installed. Security experts alert that the UpperSearch plug-in is deemed as a browser hijacker that may disable your browser's safety features to show advertisements via pop-up windows and load insecure content from sponsors. Additionally, the IP 108.167.183.235 IP address of Uppersearch.tk is linked to badware like the Iminent Toolbar and GetNow that you may be suggested to install every time you close your Internet browser. The search engine at Uppersearch.tk may be a custom build of the Google engine, but it may not provide safe links to pages you may look for. UpperSearch LLC. is not registered as an OSP (Online Service Provider) at ICANN (The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) correctly.
The UpperSearch browser hijacker may ask to handle Web protocols within your browser like sending emails and launching calls to Web Phones. You should not allow the UpperSearch browser hijacker to access your email accounts and WebPhones you own to avoid being scammed and losing control of your online accounts. The UpperSearch browser hijacker may send data like your software and hardware configuration to its developers without notice and use your system resources for mining Bitcoins. Additionally, Web filters like Mozilla Phishing Protection, Cisco Cloud Web Security, and Quttera have reports on Uppersearch.tk suggesting connections to untrusted domains, and it is not a good idea to use it for searching online. The UpperSearch browser hijacker may have modified your DNS settings and created a Registry key in your Windows Registry to obstruct attempts at removing it manually. You should use a credible anti-spyware application to scan your system and the UpperSearch browser hijacker.
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