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Search.myprivate-search.com Adware distributor

January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM
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Search.myprivate-search → Safety Check

First checked 7 hours ago
Adware distributor
Website content analyzed
Method: automated checks.
Reputation footprint:
Limited third-party mentions and inbound links

How we scored search.myprivate-search.com

On-page:
Adult, Expensive Brand, Movies, Sports, Games, Registration Form, News Media, COVID-19, Discount, Google Tag Manager
SSL Certificate:
Issued by DigiCert SHA2 High Assurance Server CA on December 3, 2025. Valid for: 2 months (TLS 1.3)
Positive signals
  • Social Media Links
  • Established Domain
Risk indicators
  • Suicide - Risk
  • Phishing - High Risk
  • Blacklisted
1 /100
Trust Score
6.9 years
Domain Age
US
Location
1
Site is warned
Last checked January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.1

What is Search.myprivate-search?

Search.myprivate-search.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.

This domain was registered 6 years ago through the company NameCheap, Inc. and owner is unknown.

For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.6613102107

Is search.myprivate-search.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft blocks this website because it was classified as adware distributor.

As of January 2, 2026, Search.myprivate-search.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.myprivate-search.com marked "Adware distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates search.myprivate-search.com, focusing on limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (Adult, Suicide - Risk, Phishing - High Risk), 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.

Search.myprivate-search Digital Footprints

Adult

Content analysis confirms that search.myprivate-search.com hosts adult-oriented material including explicit sexual content, adult entertainment, or age-restricted themes. Access to such content may be subject to local legal restrictions and should be approached with appropriate discretion in shared or professional environments.

Expensive Brand

The website features luxury brand names or high-value products. This may indicate potential counterfeit merchandise or unauthorized brand usage, particularly if the site lacks official dealer authorization. Exercise heightened caution when evaluating authenticity.

Movies
Sports
Games
Registration Form

The search.myprivate-search.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.

Suicide - Risk
News Media
COVID-19
Discount
Phishing - High Risk

The search.myprivate-search.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.myprivate-search.com and avoid entering sensitive information.

Google Tag Manager

The search.myprivate-search.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.

Social Media Links

The presence of social media links on the website indicates that it maintains official accounts on social media, which is a positive sign of credibility and engagement.

Established Domain

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

Blacklisted

Gridinsoft Internet Security classified search.myprivate-search.com as unsafe.

Color Guide

  • Requires special attention: Indicates areas with potential risks or issues that need careful review.

  • Positive indicators: Highlights trusted elements or reliable features that enhance user confidence.

  • Exercise caution: Signals areas where user data is involved or points that may require additional care.

  • Neutral: Provides information without indicating risk or reliability, serving as general context only.

Security Risk Detected

1 / 100
Adware distributor
January 2, 2026 at 9:46 PM

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

This security assessment is based on automated analysis and community feedback. The score is based on a 1-100 scale, with 100 being the most reputable.

Domain Information

Created February 11, 2019 at 9:28 AM
Updated January 12, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Domain Age
6.9 years
Registrar NameCheap, Inc.
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD
Subdomain search
Nameservers arch.ns.cloudflare.com
bella.ns.cloudflare.com

Technical Details

IP Address 104.21.61.25
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Primary Language
DNS Records 172.67.205.45 A
104.21.61.25 A
2606:4700:3033::6815:3d19 AAAA
2606:4700:3032::ac43:cd2d AAAA

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Yahoo | Mail, Weather, Search, Politics, News, Finance, Sports & Videos

Latest news coverage, email, free stock quotes, live scores and video are just the beginning. Discover more every day at Yahoo!

Mentioned hosts (96):
jsapi.login.yahoo.com www.yahooinc.com creators.yahoo.com udc.yahoo.com cdn.taboola.com popup.taboola.com i.clean.gg ads.yieldmo.com finance.yahoo.com prebid.media.net +86 more

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.

Adult Expensive Brand Movies Sports Games Registration Form Suicide - Risk News Media COVID-19 Discount Phishing - High Risk Google Tag Manager Social Media Links Established Domain Blacklisted
Security Fingerprint:

Unique identifier based on site analysis

iowa-ink-winter-eight
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.myprivate-search.com blocked? Check the safety report created on January 2, 2026

How to block Search.myprivate-search.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block search.myprivate-search.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 "search.myprivate-search.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 "search.myprivate-search.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Search.myprivate-search.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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