Yellow-search.com - Adware Distributor or Trusted Website?

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Yellow-search → Safety Check

First checked 9 months ago

Adware distributor

Limited or thin content

Method: automated checks.

Reputation footprint:

Moderate traffic ranking (#229,257)

Captured Image: Desktop View as for 2024-12-24 04:14:49

How we scored yellow-search.com

SSL Certificate:

SSL information not available

Positive signals

Long Term Domain
High Trust Score

35 /100

Trust Score

4.7 years

Domain Age

#229,257

Global Rank

Location

Last checked December 24, 2024 at 2:14 AM by Gridinsoft Trust Model v2.0.1

What is Yellow-search?

Yellow-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.

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This domain was registered 4 years ago through the company IONOS SE and had the owner Becovi Media Limited.

For complaint:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: +1.8774612631

Is yellow-search.com safe?

— Unfortunately, not likely.

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

As of December 24, 2024, Yellow-search.com has a low trust score of 35/100 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 yellow-search.com marked "Adware distributor"?

Gridinsoft evaluates yellow-search.com, focusing on hosting technology and infrastructure, SSL certificate status, website reputation across multiple databases. We weigh these indicators to calculate the trust score.

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

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.

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Security Risk Detected

35 / 100

Adware distributor

December 24, 2024 at 2:14 AM

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

Domain Information

Domain Age

4.7 years

Registrant

Becovi Media Limited

Registrar IONOS SE

Top Level Domain

.com

Generic TLD

Technical Details

IP Address 172.66.43.184

Hosting Provider

AS13335 Cloudflare, Inc.

San Francisco, US

Global Rank

#229,257

Content Analysis

Original website content:

Search extension

Security Analysis

Detection Signatures:

Long Term Domain High Trust Score

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

229 257

+44 258

Yellow-search.com is outside the top 100,000, indicating a smaller audience. While a lower rank doesn't necessarily mean it's unsafe, such sites may receive less scrutiny from security vendors. You need to be aware of potential risks and exercise caution when sharing personal data.

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How to block Yellow-search.com?

Gridinsoft has the capability to block yellow-search.com domain without requiring further user intervention.

Start by downloading Gridinsoft Anti-Malware to your computer.
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 "yellow-search.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 "yellow-search.com" and click Add button.

Now this domain should appear in your Ignore List.

Are You the Owner?

If you own Yellow-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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