Safe search software#

They record browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect vulnerable data extracted from it (IP addresses, personally identifiable details, etc.). Most browser hijackers have data tracking abilities as well.

Safe search software#

has been noted redirecting to Bing (), but it might also redirect to others.įurthermore, this software uses persistence-ensuring techniques to prevent users from restoring their browsers.

Even if they can generate search results - they are inaccurate and may endorse unreliable/malicious content. These web searchers usually cannot provide search results, so they lead to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate search engines. Typically, this software pushes fake search engines - by either redirecting to or including them in redirection chains. Therefore, new browser tabs/windows opened and web searches performed via the URL bar - redirect to the promoted address. How do browser hijackers promote ?īrowser hijackers assign search engine addresses (e.g., ) as browsers' homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URLs. In addition to being a nuisance, browser hijackers and fraudulent web searchers are infamous for their data tracking abilities. Browser-hijacking software operates by causing redirects to (or through) fake and legitimate search engines. is a search engine that has been observed being promoted by the SafeSearch browser extension and even various PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications) classified as browser hijackers.