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Unixsearch.com Adware distributor

March 1, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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Unixsearch.com
This domain was registered 2 years ago through the company NAMECHEAP INC and had the owner Withheld for Privacy Purposes.
For complaint:
  1. Email: [email protected]
  2. Phone: +1.9854014545
Adware distributor
5
Trust Score
#2,819,439
Global Rank
US
Location
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Unixsearch.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.

Is unixsearch.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

🚨 Gridinsoft Anti-malware blocks unixsearch.com because it was classified as adware distributor.

Through our comprehensive security analysis, unixsearch.com has been identified as a potential adware distributor. Our multi-layered detection system has found multiple risk indicators, and we recommend avoiding this website. Gridinsoft evaluates dozens of security parameters, focusing on hidden ownership details, limited website popularity, hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. These factors are combined with our machine learning model to generate a comprehensive risk assessment. Unixsearch.com has a very low trust score of 5/100 according to our algorithm.

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.

Security Risk Detected

Adware distributor
5 / 100
Trust Score
March 1, 2024 at 4:47 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

Domain Age
877 days
Organization UnixSearch
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC
Top Level Domain
.com
Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 199.59.243.225
Hosting Provider
AS16509 Amazon.com, Inc.
Tampa, US
Global Rank
#2,819,439

Content Analysis

Unix search engine Unix-like operating systems Unix resources

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:
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.

UnixSearch

UnixSearch is a search engine that specializes in providing search results related to Unix and Unix-like operating systems. It aims to be a comprehensive resource for Unix users, administrators, and developers.

UnixSearch API

The UnixSearch API allows developers to integrate UnixSearch's search functionality into their own applications or websites. It provides access to the vast database of Unix-related information and enables advanced search capabilities.

UnixSearch Directory

The UnixSearch Directory is a curated collection of links to useful Unix resources, including documentation, tutorials, forums, and software repositories. It serves as a centralized hub for Unix-related information, making it easier for users to find the resources they need.

How popular is this website?

Popularity
2 819 439
-135 837
Unixsearch.com has a very low visibility ranking. While many such sites are perfectly legitimate, attackers may also use obscure domains for scam pages or other malicious purposes.

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How to block Unixsearch.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block unixsearch.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 "unixsearch.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 "unixsearch.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Whois Record

Domain Registration Record

Complete WHOIS information for Unixsearch.com

General

Domain Name unixsearch.com
Registry Domain ID 2757277619_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN

Registrar Information

Registrar WHOIS Server whois.namecheap.com
Registrar URL http://www.namecheap.com
Registrar Registration Expiration Date 2024-02-09T12:22:14.00Z
Registrar NAMECHEAP INC
Registrar IANA ID 1068
Registrar Abuse Contact Email [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone +1.9854014545
Reseller NAMECHEAP INC
Domain Status clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited

Important Dates

Updated Date 0001-01-01T00:00:00.00Z
Creation Date 2023-02-09T12:22:14.00Z

Registrant Information

Registrant Name REACTIVATION PERIOD
Registrant Organization Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Registrant Street Kalkofnsvegur 2
Registrant City Reykjavik
Registrant State/Province Capital Region
Registrant Postal Code 101
Registrant Country IS
Registrant Phone +354.4212434
Registrant Email [email protected]

Administrative Contact

Admin Name REACTIVATION PERIOD
Admin Organization Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Admin Street Kalkofnsvegur 2
Admin City Reykjavik
Admin State/Province Capital Region
Admin Postal Code 101
Admin Country IS
Admin Phone +354.4212434
Admin Email [email protected]

Technical Contact

Tech Name REACTIVATION PERIOD
Tech Organization Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Tech Street Kalkofnsvegur 2
Tech City Reykjavik
Tech State/Province Capital Region
Tech Postal Code 101
Tech Country IS
Tech Phone +354.4212434
Tech Email [email protected]

Name Servers

Name Server dns102.registrar-servers.com
DNSSEC unsigned
URL Of The ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System http://wdprs.internic.net/ 
Domain name: unixsearch.com
Registry Domain ID: 2757277619_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.namecheap.com
Registrar URL: http://www.namecheap.com
Updated Date: 0001-01-01T00:00:00.00Z
Creation Date: 2023-02-09T12:22:14.00Z
Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2024-02-09T12:22:14.00Z
Registrar: NAMECHEAP INC
Registrar IANA ID: 1068
Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected]
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.9854014545
Reseller: NAMECHEAP INC
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Registry Registrant ID: 
Registrant Name: REACTIVATION PERIOD
Registrant Organization: Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Registrant Street: Kalkofnsvegur 2 
Registrant City: Reykjavik
Registrant State/Province: Capital Region
Registrant Postal Code: 101
Registrant Country: IS
Registrant Phone: +354.4212434
Registrant Phone Ext: 
Registrant Fax: 
Registrant Fax Ext: 
Registrant Email: [email protected]
Registry Admin ID: 
Admin Name: REACTIVATION PERIOD
Admin Organization: Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Admin Street: Kalkofnsvegur 2 
Admin City: Reykjavik
Admin State/Province: Capital Region
Admin Postal Code: 101
Admin Country: IS
Admin Phone: +354.4212434
Admin Phone Ext: 
Admin Fax: 
Admin Fax Ext: 
Admin Email: [email protected]
Registry Tech ID: 
Tech Name: REACTIVATION PERIOD
Tech Organization: Withheld for Privacy Purposes
Tech Street: Kalkofnsvegur 2 
Tech City: Reykjavik
Tech State/Province: Capital Region
Tech Postal Code: 101
Tech Country: IS
Tech Phone: +354.4212434
Tech Phone Ext: 
Tech Fax: 
Tech Fax Ext: 
Tech Email: [email protected]
Name Server: dns101.registrar-servers.com
Name Server: dns102.registrar-servers.com
DNSSEC: unsigned
URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/

Are You the Owner of Unixsearch.com?

If you own Unixsearch.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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