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How we scored universalwebsearch.com
On-page:
Sports, Registration Form, Google Tag Manager
SSL Certificate:
Issued by WR2 on December 9, 2025. Valid for: 3 months (QUIC)
Risk indicators
Blacklisted
Last checked January 18, 2026 at 3:08 AM by
Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.3.4
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What is Universalwebsearch?
Universalwebsearch.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 18, 2026, Universalwebsearch.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 universalwebsearch.com marked "Adware distributor"?
Gridinsoft evaluates universalwebsearch.com, focusing on hidden ownership details, limited website popularity, suspicious content indicators (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 universalwebsearch.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.
Google Tag Manager
The universalwebsearch.com website uses Google Tag Manager to add and update tracking tags on its website.
Blacklisted
Gridinsoft Internet Security classified universalwebsearch.com as unsafe.
Security Risk Detected
1/ 100
Adware distributor
January 18, 2026 at 3:08 AM
Security Advisory:
This website poses potential security risks. Please exercise caution when browsing.
Domain Information
CreatedMay 2, 2024 at 2:24 PM
UpdatedJanuary 3, 1 at 12:00 AM
Domain Age
1.7 years
Registrant
Privacy service provided b...
Privacy Protected
RegistrarNAMECHEAP INC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD
Technical Details
IP Address172.67.132.183
Hosting Provider
AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.
San Francisco, US
Primary Language
Content Analysis
Original website content:
{var:Keyword} - Google Search
Mentioned hosts (29):
www.w3schools.comcodefinity.comwebeasyhit.comfonts.gstatic.comencrypted-tbn0.gstatic.comwww.reddit.comwww.theifab.comdeveloper.mozilla.orgwww.google.comwww.baeldung.com
+19 more
Security Analysis
Detection Signatures:
These signatures are used to generate the security fingerprint below.
SportsRegistration FormGoogle Tag ManagerBlacklisted
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
Universalwebsearch.com blocked? Check the safety report created on January 10, 2026
How to block Universalwebsearch.com?
Gridinsoft has the capability to block universalwebsearch.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 "universalwebsearch.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 "universalwebsearch.com" and click Add button.
Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.
Are You the Owner?
If you own Universalwebsearch.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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