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problem with google search via FireFox

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Hi, Whenever I search something on google and then click into a website, something weird happens: In my search history, not only is there the actual website I visit, but also an additional google url (very long with no website name) I have no extension installed Has anyone encountered the same issue? Thanks!!

Hi, Whenever I search something on google and then click into a website, something weird happens: In my search history, not only is there the actual website I visit, but also an additional google url (very long with no website name) I have no extension installed Has anyone encountered the same issue? Thanks!!

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That is a tracking redirect. You can avoid it by installing uBlock Origin.

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zeroknight said

That is a tracking redirect. You can avoid it by installing uBlock Origin.

Hi! Thank you for your reply - should I be concerned by this? Does this indicate a virus or something? Thanks!!

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It is standard Google behavior and not a virus. However many people consider it unwanted and are concerned by it enough to block it.