Note that generates no unique search results, but simply redirects users to, which, in turn, redirects to . Therefore, users end up searching via a legitimate search engine from Yahoo. To remove from the settings, Genieo News must be uninstalled. Most of these apps prevent users from changing/undoing settings (by reassigning them when attempts are made to modify settings). Therefore, people with browsers hijacked by this app are forced to visit this address when they open a new browser window, tab, or search via the URL bar (enter search queries). After installation, Genieo News assigns these settings to. Typically, browser hijackers modify settings such as the default search engine, URL of a new tab, and homepage. People do not generally download and install browser hijackers intentionally and are, therefore, categorized as PUAs. Furthermore, PUAs are used to collect user information. Generally, browser hijackers promote fake search engines by changing browser settings.
Like most search engines of this type, is promoted through a browser hijacker, in this case, a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Genieo News. is the address of a fake search engine that should not be trusted or used.
How to remove the Genieo News browser hijacker from Mac computers
