Safari browser is causing redirection to Google automatically

I have one website I've used several years. For the past week, when I go to it, it opens momentarily then switches to google. This happens with Safari and Chrome - I do have to use Chrome to remote in for work. Any ideas? Recently updated to Sequoia but don't remember if this was going on before or started after.





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Posted on Feb 20, 2025 12:17 PM

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Feb 22, 2025 8:24 AM in response to laurafromleesburg

Despite the implications of its title read Removing "Search Marquis" / "Search Baron" / etc on your own - Apple Community. It describes those so-called "browser redirects" in general terms, and how to go about fixing it. If you need help please write back. There will be more information to follow.


- I do have to use Chrome to remote in for work.


It's your decision of course, but I recommend never using a personally owned Mac for company business, for a variety of significant legal reasons. It's asking for trouble. Even worse would be installing Google for that purpose. If you are required to use Google buy a Chromebook, and don't let one know about the other.

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Feb 22, 2025 5:03 PM in response to laurafromleesburg

If you need help with those instructions please ask. Briefly stated all you need to do is open three separate folders on your Mac, capture screenshots of each one, and then upload them to this site. Don't capture or post any information that you might consider personal. All that is needed are the names of the files in those folders, and they are not of a personal nature. For example some people take screenshots of the entire Mac's screen, some of which might contain personal information (names, email addresses, etc) and that isn't necessary.


I just would never commingle your employer's company and personal business on the same Mac, or use the same Apple ID for both. Among the many reasons are laws that require businesses to retain electronic records of a broad range of communications. If for whatever reason your employer is served with a civil or criminal court order to surrender those records your personally owned Mac will almost certainly be seized as evidence, bringing you into those proceedings. There are limits to a corporation's risk but none that apply to individuals. Companies might be doing awful things that some employees know nothing about, and then they have to prove their innocence. How do you do that when your exonerating evidence is locked away? Good question. It's happened.


Bottom line, don't mix business with personal.


Would deleting Google Chrome from my computer help any?


Not really, because Google is served with discover subpoenas every day and they surrender it willingly. So does Apple or any other lawful business for that matter, but unlike Google Apple retains almost no personal information so they have nothing to give up. Collecting personal information is contrary to Apple's business model, one which respects their customers' privacy. I think it's irresponsible for employers to compel their employees to use any Google product or service, but presumably your relationship with your employer is mutually agreeable.

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Feb 24, 2025 3:05 AM in response to John Galt

Thank you for your advice, it's good to know there's knowledgeable people out there who will help with issues. I tried the website I was having trouble with on a couple of outside computers and had the same issue, site would open then switch to a google search page. Tried it one last time this morning and it's working fine and I have no issues with any other sites. Who knows.

Thank you

for sending me the info, I am saving it if needed in the future. I don't have access to another computer to remote in to my office computer but I don't think I need to do that anymore so I'll use your advice on that. Thanks again.


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