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How we scored search.lanternprivasearch.com
On-page:
Registration Form, Young Domain
SSL Certificate:
Issued by WR2 on December 3, 2025. Valid for: 3 months (TLS 1.3)
Risk indicators
Phishing - High Risk
Blacklisted
Last checked January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.3
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What is Search.lanternprivasearch?
Search.lanternprivasearch.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.
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Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as adware distributor.
As of January 14, 2026, Search.lanternprivasearch.com has a very low trust score of 1/100 according to our algorithm. Through the security analysis, it has been identified as a potential adware distributor. Our detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website.
Why is search.lanternprivasearch.com marked "Adware distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates search.lanternprivasearch.com, focusing on domain age (only 45 days old), hidden ownership details, limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Phishing - High Risk, Blacklisted), hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.
Note: Automated systems are not perfect — while the evidence suggests risk, there is still a chance the site is legitimate. We recommend you check the website using detailed analysis or by contacting the company directly through verified channels.
The search.lanternprivasearch.com website implements data collection forms that may request personal information including names, email addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive details. You should verify its legitimacy and review privacy policies before submitting personal data.
Phishing - High Risk
The search.lanternprivasearch.com website exhibits strong similarities to known phishing operations designed to impersonate trusted entities and steal user credentials, payment information, or personal data. Exercise extreme caution when interacting with search.lanternprivasearch.com and avoid entering sensitive information.
Young Domain
Domain registration occurred recently, establishing search.lanternprivasearch.com as a newly created web property. New domains typically lack established reputation metrics, user reviews, or historical performance data, necessitating additional verification before engagement.
Blacklisted
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified search.lanternprivasearch.com as unsafe.
Security Risk Detected
1/ 100
Adware distributor
January 14, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Security Advisory:
This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.
DNS Records
104.26.15.67 A
172.67.72.96 A
104.26.14.67 A
2606:4700:20::681a:e43 AAAA
2606:4700:20::ac43:4860 AAAA
2606:4700:20::681a:f43 AAAA
Content Analysis
Original website content:
Google
Mentioned hosts (15):
www.gstatic.commail.google.comstore.google.comgoogle.comwww.google.compolicies.google.comsearch.lanternprivasearch.comssl.gstatic.comfonts.gstatic.comogads-pa.clients6.google.com
+5 more
Security Analysis
Detection Signatures:
These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
Registration FormPhishing - High RiskYoung DomainBlacklisted
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.
Warning Summary
This section provides a detailed breakdown of security warnings from multiple trusted sources.
We gather verdicts from a range of security providers to assess the safety of the site. If any of these sources flag the site as potentially harmful, it will be marked with a warning. Each entry includes the source and their findings, allowing you to see the different assessments. This transparency ensures you have all the information needed to evaluate the site's risk.
If no warnings are issued, the site is considered safe based on the analysis from all checked sources. For more details, please review the individual findings below.
Gridinsoft
Warned
BitDefender
Clean
CRDF
Clean
Google Safebrowsing
Clean
Phishing Database
Clean
Netcraft
Clean
Criminal IP
Clean
OpenPhish
Clean
ESET
Clean
CyRadar
Clean
Sophos
Clean
Search.lanternprivasearch.com blocked? Check the safety report created on January 14, 2026
How to block Search.lanternprivasearch.com?
Gridinsoft has the capability to block search.lanternprivasearch.com domain without requiring further user intervention.
Double-click on the gsam-en-install.exe file and follow the on-screen instructions to install the program.
Once the installation of Gridinsoft Anti-Malware is complete, the program will open on the Scan screen.
Click on the "Standard Scan" button.
After the scanning process is finished, click on "Clean Now" to remove any detected threats.
If prompted, restart your system to complete the removal process.
Exclusion
If you wish to visit a blocked "search.lanternprivasearch.com" and exclude it from being blocked, you can add it to the exclusions list. Here's how to do it:
Open Gridinsoft Anti-Malware;
Click the Tools tab;
Click the Ignore List;
Click the Internet vertical tab and press "Add...";
Enter "search.lanternprivasearch.com" and click Add button.
Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.
Are You the Owner?
If you own Search.lanternprivasearch.com, we'd love to hear from you. If you'd like to challenge the trust score assigned, we're happy to take a closer look. You can write to us legal(at)gridinsoft.com. However, please be prepared to provide proof of your business's legitimacy. Introduce yourself with your real name. Please note, we never charge website owners for reviews or reconsideration requests. For more information, please review our Disclaimer.
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