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Alhea.com Adware distributor

November 13, 2024 at 11:51 PM
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Alhea.com operates as a browser hijacker implementing adware distribution mechanisms. The platform modifies default search engine configurations and redirects search queries to attacker-controlled infrastructure, enabling monetization through intrusive advertising campaigns including pop-ups, banners, and other unwanted content.

To maintain data security and system integrity, conduct comprehensive anti-malware scanning and exercise heightened caution when encountering similar threat vectors.

What is Alhea.com?

Is alhea.com safe? Unfortunately, not likely. Gridinsoft Anti-malware block the alhea.com because it was clasified as adware distributor. This domain was registered 13 years ago through the company IONOS SE and had the owner 1&1 Internet Limited. The contact email for complaint is [email protected] or by phone at +1.8774612631.

Domain registration extends beyond one year, demonstrating the operator's commitment to sustained operations. Extended registration periods for alhea.com indicate planning for long-term presence and operational continuity.

The domain has maintained active status for an extended period, indicating operational stability and established web presence. This longevity for alhea.com suggests legitimate business operations and sustained user engagement over time.

Security Risk Detected

Adware distributor
15 / 100
Trust Score
November 13, 2024 at 11:51 PM

Security Advisory: This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.

Domain Information

Domain Age
4796 days
Registrant
1&1 Internet Limited
Registrar IONOS SE
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 34.120.128.185
Hosting Provider
AS396982 Google LLC
Kansas City, US
Global Rank
#709,383

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Alhea | Your personal online news agent

Lifestyle, Entertainment and Sports tidbids, how-tos and more!

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
Long Term Domain Established Domain
Threat actors responsible for adware distribution deploy unwanted advertising software that compromises system performance and user privacy through unauthorized data collection for targeted advertising campaigns.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
709 383
-23 112
Alhea.com ranks relatively low, which often implies limited traffic. Though a lower profile does not make a site inherently malicious, bad actors sometimes favor less-monitored domains. You should remain alert, and avoid providing sensitive information if in doubt.

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How to block Alhea.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block alhea.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

  1. Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
  2. Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
  3. Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
  4. Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
  5. After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
  6. If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.

Exclusion

If you wish to visit a blocked "alhea.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
  2. Click the Tools tab;
  3. Click the Ignore List;
  4. Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
  5. Enter "alhea.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Alhea.com

General

Domain Name alhea.com
Registry Domain ID 1714623197_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.ionos.com
Registrar URL http://ionos.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2025-04-19T21:02:10.000Z
Registrar IONOS SE
Registrar IANA ID 83
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.8774612631
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 2019-04-20T07:47:52.000Z
Creation Date 2012-04-19T21:02:10.000Z

Registrant Information

Registry Registrant ID REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization 1&1 Internet Limited
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Registrant State/Province GLS
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Registrant Country GB
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Registrant Email [email protected]

Administrative Contact

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Admin Email [email protected]

Technical Contact

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Tech Email [email protected]
Nameserver ns-1958.awsdns-52.co.uk
DNSSEC Unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/
Domain Name: alhea.com
Registry Domain ID: 1714623197_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.ionos.com
Registrar URL: http://ionos.com
Updated Date: 2019-04-20T07:47:52.000Z
Creation Date: 2012-04-19T21:02:10.000Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2025-04-19T21:02:10.000Z
Registrar: IONOS SE
Registrar IANA ID: 83
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.8774612631
Reseller: 
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY
Registrant Organization: 1&1 Internet Limited
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Registrant State/Province: GLS
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Registrant Country: GB
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Registrant Email: [email protected]
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Tech Email: [email protected]
Nameserver: ns-696.awsdns-23.net
Nameserver: ns-319.awsdns-39.com
Nameserver: ns-1074.awsdns-06.org
Nameserver: ns-1958.awsdns-52.co.uk
DNSSEC: Unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/


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