Most malware arrives to your computer the same way: you downloaded it. Once your system is hijacked, hijackers can do things like make changes to your system, install apps or services you don’t want them to, and change your search or browser behaviors. Like any virus, the Bing redirect virus is an attempt by hackers to take over your system. If you’re not already using bing, chances are you prefer another search engine. When Google search redirects to Bing, or if you notice another search engine doing the same, it’s likely unwanted. We'll tell you why Google redirects to Bing, what to do if you notice Bing hijacking Google search, and how to keep your Mac free of malware so it never happens again.
Bing is just the most recent example of a search engine being used as a front for malware Google and Yahoo have both been victims, too. Many users have no idea why Google keeps switching to Bing, or that the Bing search engine virus even exists.
You’d think a search engine with so many users and the backing of Microsoft would be able to avoid clumsy bugs and viruses, but you'd be wrong.īing isn't the culprit, just the excuse for hackers to infect your system. Make your Mac fast and secure with CleanMyMac X.īing is one of the most popular search engines around, second only to Google.
