"To search, the toolbar uses a special option called "GoogleHome". An attacker can change the value of the "GoogleHome" option
by following the steps in #2 and then changing the URL to "http://toolbar.google.com/command?GoogleHome=<attacker's search
handler>".
Starting from that moment on, all web searches would be routed through the attacker's web site. The attacker would be able to log
the searches and uniquely identify users. The attacker will then be able to brand the user and offer him services according to the
searches made. After logging the search information, the attacker can simply forward the request to Google to remove any
suspicions the user may have. "
On 23 Sep 2003 at 22:50, Richard J Rego wrote:
> Hey All,
>
> I am sure that many of you use search engines. I use them
> often.
> However, today I was trying to get to several different search sites,
> and I keep getting a page that says that I need to remove Google from
> my computer, as a bogus site that mimics google is on my system.
> Anyone have any problems like this? I keep getting a set of
> directions on how to fix it, but I am afraid that this may direct me
> to an unwanted site.
>
> Rick Rego
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