Home Malware Programs Browser Hijackers MovieCorner (Search.moviecorner.com)

MovieCorner (Search.moviecorner.com)

Posted: January 7, 2017

Threat Metric

Ranking: 13,532
Threat Level: 5/10
Infected PCs: 4,078
First Seen: January 7, 2017
Last Seen: September 12, 2023
OS(es) Affected: Windows


MovieCorner is a low-quality browser extension that is advertised as an easy gateway to access free online movies and other media content that users might enjoy. However, users who are tempted to install MovieCorner may be disappointed to find out that this extension will not give them access to any free movies, at least not to any of the popular ones. The MovieCorner extension's installation will replace their default new tab page with search.moviecorner.com, a low-quality search engine that is supposedly enhanced by Google. However, the search button does not redirect users to a Google Custom search, so it is likely that the search results might not be as reliable as the extension claims they are.

The movies that MovieCorner offers users are mostly fan-made, and users who expect to see some high-budget Hollywood productions may be disappointed in the end. It is not a surprise that MovieCorner does not advertise any original movies since this would mean that they promote online piracy and the viewing of illicit media content. When you take into consideration MovieCorner's misleading advertisements, as well as the fact that it forces its users to visit an alternative and not that popular search engine, it is easy to reach to the conclusion that MovieCorn may not be a very desired piece of software. Users who are not happy with MovieCorner's dubious features and activities should consider removing the extension either manually or with the assistance of an anti-malware software suite.

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The following URL's were detected:
search.moviecorner.com
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