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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
Web search is a lucrative business and so the search integration points in Web browsers have become a target for add-ons -- from legitimate, to grayware, to malware. The collection of techniques used to circumvent browser search defaults to funnel search revenues to third parties is referred to as "Search hijacking". | |||
With the increase in search hijacking and it's negative effect on user choice and control, Mozilla is looking into ways to help users defend themselves. | |||
==Team== | ==Team== | ||