Search engine

There are a few things you could use to remove causes of this sort of issue.

One set of instructions combines fairly good sense with a direction to go.

Or just download (link) the free trial of Malwarebytes for Mac and carefully use it.

• How to remove the after-effects of adware - Mac Malware Removal Help & Support - MWB Forums

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/236261-how-to-remove-the-after-effects-of-adware/

Mac users found fair result w/ trial free-run (14-days) Malwarebytes for Mac.

After trial, this reverts to a useful scan utility, that still helps; does less, free.

Some 'manual removal' instructions can keep you looking; without much result.

I've replied to several of these problematic issues here in ASC, never

yet had to use these instructions; others have tried & had fair results.

Here's an example of ASC 'answered thread' in general topic ~ as reference:

• Redirect Virus? on Safari - Apple Community (w/ answers)

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252191261?answerId=254160676022#254160676022

Most of these bad actors use similar hiding places for their effects.

Good luck & happy trails!

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Hello KLD96,

Thank you for reaching out in Apple Support Communities. We understand you'd like to change the search engine, while browsing the web. We'll be happy to help.

To update the search engine, we recommend to follow the steps outlined in this helpful article: Customize searching in Safari on Mac

With Google Chrome, you can make Google your default search engine by following these steps: Make Google your default search engine

Best regards.

I’m pretty sure that was NOT the question