Ultimately, users are encouraged to visit one of the above sites when they open a new browser tab or search via the URL bar. Therefore, as long as Safe Finder is present, returning browsers to their previous states is impossible. In addition, Safe Finder reassigns browser settings when attempts are made to change them. Note that all of the listed sites are useless. Once a search query is entered, users are immediately redirected to and end up searching via Yahoo (a legitimate search engine). In fact, none give any real value for regular users. Once infiltrated, Safe Finder hijacks Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome, modifying the new tab URL, default search engine, and homepage options by assigning them to one of the following URLs:, , or All are presented as legitimate web search engines that significantly enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results. For these reasons, Safe Finder is categorized as an unwanted program and adware. Following infiltration, this app stealthily modifies browser options and stealthily gathers sensitive information. It typically infiltrates systems without users' consent. Safe Finder is a rogue application designed to promote a number of fake web search engines.

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