想象一下你的Apple(Apple) macOS 设备上有一个数字窃贼，干扰你的搜索，窃取你的时间和精力。这就是“搜索侯爵”(Search Marquis)受害者的现实。该浏览器劫持者将自身嵌入您的网络浏览器中，操纵您的浏览器来中饱网络犯罪分子的腰包。
有了正确的工具和知识，您就可以从Search Marquis手中夺回对(Search Marquis)Mac的控制权，并永远摆脱它。在本文中，我们将仔细研究Search Marquis及其带来的潜在危险，并引导您完成彻底驱逐这种顽强恶意软件的过程。
搜索侯爵到底是什么？
如上所述，search Marquis是一个针对 macOS 设备的浏览器劫持程序，会将自身注入到您的网络浏览器中，对您的浏览体验造成严重破坏。其主要目标是什么？通过自己的搜索引擎重定向您的搜索，通过广告和联属营销产生收入。这(Which)也使其成为一种广告软件。
与Search Marquis 恶意软件(Search Marquis Malware)相关的(Risks Associated)风险
虽然Search Marquis乍一看似乎只是一个烦恼，但低估其潜在风险可能会让您的Mac和个人信息容易受到攻击。以下是您希望尽快从 Mac(Mac ASAP)上删除该软件的几个充分理由：
- 隐私入侵：Search Marquis 的主要目标是通过自己的搜索引擎重定向您的搜索，这意味着它可以访问您的搜索查询、浏览历史记录，甚至个人信息。这种侵犯隐私的行为可能会导致定向广告，或者更糟糕的是，身份被盗！这也意味着它可以将您重定向到可疑网站。
- 不需要的广告(Ads)和弹出窗口(Pop-ups)：Search Marquis依靠展示广告和弹出窗口而蓬勃发展，通常将它们直接注入到您访问的网站中。这不仅会破坏您的浏览体验，如果意外点击，还可能导致其他恶意软件感染。
- 性能下降：通过将自身嵌入到您的网络浏览器中，Search Marquis可能会导致您的Mac速度变慢并消耗CPU资源，从而影响您的整体系统性能。这可能会导致页面加载速度变慢、响应时间缓慢和崩溃。在MacBook(MacBooks)上，它也会影响您的电池寿命。
Mac恶意软件仍然相对罕见，但是，当可能感染(Mac)Mac的东西出现时，情况是不是特别令人讨厌，尤其是因为Mac用户可能会产生一种错误的安全感。
Search Marquis 如何感染您的 Mac
Search Marquis感染Mac的最常见方式是通过一种称为“捆绑”的方法搭上看似合法软件的便车，使其成为PUP（潜在有害程序）(Potentially Unwanted Program)。它通常与免费应用程序或实用程序捆绑在一起，在安装过程中隐藏在显而易见的地方。如果您选择“快速”或“快速”安装方法，您可能会无意中授予Search Marquis与预期程序一起安装的权限。然后它会渗透到Google Chrome(Google Chrome)、Apple Safari和Mozilla FireFox等流行浏览器中。
Search Marquis采用的另一种偷偷摸摸的策略是伪装成有用的广告或弹出窗口。这些欺骗性广告通常以系统更新或软件升级提示的形式出现，引诱您点击它们并在不知不觉中启动恶意软件的安装。
某些网站可能感染了恶意脚本，这些脚本会利用您的网络浏览器中的漏洞来安装Search Marquis。只需(Simply)访问此类网站即可触发恶意软件的安装过程，而无需您进行任何直接交互。
包含受感染附件的网络钓鱼电子邮件可以作为Search Marquis的工具。下载并打开附件后，您就会无意中将恶意软件释放到您的Mac上。
从点对点网络或未经验证的文件共享平台下载文件可能会将您的Mac暴露给Search Marquis。此类文件可能与恶意软件捆绑在一起，当您执行下载的文件时，恶意软件就会安装。
识别Search Marquis 感染(Search Marquis Infection)的迹象(Signs)
识别Search Marquis(Search Marquis)感染的症状是夺回您的Mac和隐私的第一步。请留意这些明显的迹象，以确定浏览器劫持者是否已经危害了您的Mac：
- 浏览器主页(Browser Homepage)和默认搜索引擎更改： (Default Search Engine)Search Marquis感染最明显的迹象之一是浏览器主页和默认搜索引擎的突然更改。如果您发现您的浏览器现在默认为 searchmarquis.com 或其他不熟悉的搜索引擎，那么Search Marquis可能已经渗透到您的Mac 中(Mac)。其他别名包括 searchnewworld.com、mybrowser-search.com、api.lisumanagerine.club、search.surfharvest.xyz、search-location.com、searchsnow.com、searchitnow.info、r.a9g.io、nearearme.io、search1 .me 和 chillsearch.xyz。尽管最终，实际的搜索功能被交给了合法的Bing搜索引擎。
- 不断的浏览器重定向： (Constant Browser)Search Marquis的另一个关键指标是您的搜索不断重定向到不熟悉的网站，这些网站通常充满广告和赞助内容。即使您尝试使用不同的搜索引擎，这种情况也可能发生，因为Search Marquis旨在劫持您的搜索并通过广告和联属链接产生收入。无论您做什么，都不要点击您在这些网站上看到的任何内容！
- 不需要的广告(Ads)和弹出窗口：如果您发现广告和弹出窗口有所增加，尤其是那些看起来具有侵入性或与您访问的网站无关的广告和弹出窗口，那么Search Marquis可能是这些干扰的幕后黑手。这些广告有时会被标记为“由Search Marquis提供支持”或“由Search Marquis提供的(Search Marquis)广告(Ads)”。
- 浏览器(Browser)性能缓慢：浏览器性能下降也可能表明存在Search Marquis感染。如果您的网络浏览器突然感觉迟缓、加载页面需要更长的时间或频繁崩溃，则可能是时候调查这种讨厌的恶意软件的存在了。
- 不熟悉的浏览器扩展(Unfamiliar Browser Extensions)或工具栏：Search Marquis可以在您不知情或未经您同意的情况下安装其他浏览器扩展或工具栏。如果您在浏览器中发现任何不熟悉的附加组件，这可能表明Search Marquis正潜伏在阴影中。
无论是Search Marquis还是其他类似类型的恶意软件，如果您在(Search Marquis)Mac上发现任何此类情况，就该采取行动了。
如何手动删除 Search Marquis 恶意软件(Manually Remove Search Marquis Malware)
了解了如何发现Search Marquis感染后，是时候将这个浏览器劫持者拒之门外了。
第1步：备份您的重要数据
在尝试删除任何恶意软件之前，明智的做法是备份您的重要文件和数据。即使在删除过程中出现问题，这也可以确保您的宝贵信息保持安全无误。
不要使用Time Machine执行备份，因为这也会备份恶意软件。只需(Just)先保存没有云或本地备份的所有文件即可。
同样，不要在您怀疑自己被感染后恢复时间机器(Time Machine)备份，否则您将回到原点！
步骤 2：断开互联网连接(Internet)
为了防止Search Marquis与其命令服务器通信或下载其他恶意软件，请通过关闭 Wi-Fi 或拔下以太网线来断开Mac与(Mac)互联网的(Ethernet)连接。
第 3 步：检查可疑应用程序
导航(Navigate)到“应用程序”文件夹并查找任何最近安装的或不熟悉的应用程序。如果找到，请将它们拖到废纸篓(Trash)中以将其卸载。请务必随后清空垃圾箱(Trash)。
步骤 4：删除不需要的浏览器扩展(Remove Unwanted Browser Extensions)
检查您的浏览器扩展是否有任何不熟悉的加载项或工具栏。如果发现任何，请立即将其删除。如果您不确定如何操作，请查看我们的Chrome 扩展程序(Chrome extensions)和Safari 浏览器扩展(Safari browser Extensions)程序指南。
第 5 步：重置浏览器设置(Browser Settings)
重置浏览器设置可以帮助删除Search Marquis的任何残留痕迹。查看如何将任何浏览器重置为出厂默认设置(Check out How to Reset Any Browser to Factory Defaults)以获取更多信息。
第 6 步：重新连接到互联网
完成删除过程后，重新连接到互联网并监控您的浏览体验是否存在Search Marquis的任何残留迹象。
一些Search Marquis删除指南会告诉您在活动监视器中查找可疑进程，并跟随您的直觉判断哪些Search Marquis可能冒充合法进程。之后，您将深入研究系统首选项，并根据最初的预感删除“启动代理”和“启动守护进程”。
然而，我们实际上并不建议这样做，因为如果您碰巧第一步出错并将无辜的进程识别为恶意软件，您最终可能会删除或更改重要的内容。
如果执行上述步骤后您的浏览器仍然出现问题，那么您最好使用一个好的 macOS 恶意软件删除工具。
使用反恶意软件(Use Antimalware Software)删除Search Marquis
如果您不愿意尝试手动删除恶意软件，您可以随时使用专门设计的软件来从Mac上删除此类(Mac)恶意软件(Malware)。这对你来说简单多了，只要你不介意花一点钱，就能很快解决问题。
您甚至可能有资格免费试用这些软件包。查看适用于 Mac 的最佳防病毒选项(The Best Antivirus Options for Mac)以开始使用。
防止未来搜索侯爵感染(Future Search Marquis Infections)
现在您已成功从Mac中删除了(Mac)Search Marquis，是时候采取主动措施来防止它（以及其他类似的程序）再次出现：
- 安装信誉良好的防病毒软件(Install Reputable Antivirus Software)：为您的Mac配备可靠的防病毒或反恶意软件程序，并确保其保持最新状态。定期扫描有助于在潜在威胁成为问题之前检测并消除它们。
- 保持Mac和浏览器(Browser)更新：始终(Always)安装最新的 macOS 更新和安全补丁，以及您首选的 Web 浏览器的更新。这些更新通常包括重要的安全增强功能，可以保护您的Mac免受恶意软件攻击。
- 警惕(Be Wary)可疑下载(Suspicious Downloads)：从互联网下载软件或文件时请务必小心。坚持使用(Stick)信誉良好的来源，避免从第三方网站或未经验证的文件共享平台下载应用程序。
- 自定义安装(Customize Installation)选项：安装新软件时，选择“自定义”或“高级”安装方法。这使您可以查看并取消选择任何捆绑的应用程序，从而防止不需要的软件（例如Search Marquis）与您所需的程序一起安装。
- 使用(Use)广告拦截程序和浏览器安全(Browser Security)扩展程序：利用广告拦截程序和浏览器安全插件可以帮助您的Mac免受恶意广告和弹出窗口的侵害，从而降低意外安装恶意软件的风险。
- 避免点击(Avoid Clicking)未知链接(Unknown Links)或弹出窗口：点击链接时要小心，尤其是那些在未经请求的电子邮件、社交媒体消息或不熟悉的网站中发现的链接。这些链接可能会引导至恶意网站或启动Search Marquis(Search Marquis)等恶意软件的下载。
- 定期监控浏览器(Monitor Browser)扩展：定期检查浏览器扩展是否有任何不熟悉的加载项或工具栏，因为这些可能表明恶意软件感染。一旦发现任何可疑的扩展程序，请立即将其删除。
随着Mac 电脑(Macs)变得越来越流行，更多恶意软件（例如Search Marquis病毒）将会出现。因此，除非您的Mac从未连接到互联网并且您从未在其上安装任何软件，否则忽略(Mac)Mac恶意软件的时代已经真正结束了。
What Is Search Marquis (And How to Remove the Malware from Your Mac)?
Picture a digital thief on your Apple macOS device, meddling with your sеarches, and pilfering your time and energy. This is the reаlity for Search Marquis victims. This browser hijacker embeds itself in your web browser, manipulatіng your browser to line the pockets of cybercrіminals.
Armed with the right tools and knowledge, you can wrest control of your Mac back from Search Marquis and banish it for good. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at Search Marquis, the potential dangers it brings and walk you through the process of evicting this tenacious malware once and for all.
What Is Search Marquis Exactly?
As mentioned above, search Marquis is a browser hijacker that targets macOS devices, injecting itself into your web browser and wreaking havoc on your browsing experience. Its main objective? To redirect your searches through its own search engine, generating revenue through ads and affiliate marketing. Which also makes it a type of adware.
The Risks Associated With Search Marquis Malware
While Search Marquis might appear to be a mere annoyance at first glance, underestimating its potential risks could leave your Mac and personal information vulnerable. Here are a few good reasons you want to get this software off your Mac ASAP:
- Privacy Invasion: Search Marquis’ primary goal is to redirect your searches through its own search engine, which means it has access to your search queries, browsing history, and even personal information. This breach of privacy can lead to targeted ads or, worse, identity theft! This also means it can redirect you to suspicious websites.
- Unwanted Ads and Pop-ups: Search Marquis thrives on displaying ads and pop-ups, often injecting them directly into the websites you visit. This not only spoils your browsing experience but can also lead to additional malware infections if clicked on by accident.
- Slower Performance: By embedding itself into your web browser, Search Marquis can cause your Mac to slow down and eat up CPU resources, impacting your overall system performance. This might result in slower page loads, sluggish response times, and crashes. On MacBooks, it can affect your battery life too.
Mac malware is still relatively rare, but boy, is it particularly nasty when something that can infect a Mac comes along, perhaps particularly since Mac users might feel a false sense of security.
How Search Marquis Infects Your Mac
The most common way Search Marquis infects your Mac is by hitching a ride with seemingly legitimate software through an approach known as “bundling” making it a PUP or Potentially Unwanted Program. It’s often bundled with free applications or utilities, hiding in plain sight during the installation process. If you opt for the “Express” or “Quick” installation method, you may inadvertently give Search Marquis permission to install itself alongside the intended program. It then infiltrates popular browsers like Google Chrome, Apple Safari, and Mozilla FireFox.
Another sneaky tactic Search Marquis employs is masquerading as a helpful ad or pop-up. These deceptive ads often appear as system updates or software upgrade prompts, luring you into clicking on them and unwittingly initiating the malware’s installation.
Some websites may be infected with malicious scripts, which exploit vulnerabilities in your web browser to install Search Marquis. Simply visiting such a site can trigger the malware’s installation process without any direct interaction on your part.
Phishing emails containing infected attachments can serve as a vehicle for Search Marquis. Once you download and open the attachment, you inadvertently unleash the malware onto your Mac.
Downloading files from peer-to-peer networks or unverified file-sharing platforms can expose your Mac to Search Marquis. Such files might be bundled with malware, which gets installed when you execute the downloaded file.
Identifying Signs of Search Marquis Infection
Recognizing the symptoms of a Search Marquis infection is the first step in reclaiming your Mac and your privacy. Keep an eye out for these telltale signs to determine if the browser hijacker has compromised your Mac:
- Browser Homepage and Default Search Engine Changes: One of the most obvious signs of a Search Marquis infection is the sudden alteration of your browser’s homepage and default search engine. If you find that your browser now defaults to searchmarquis.com or another unfamiliar search engine, Search Marquis has likely infiltrated your Mac. Other aliases include searchnewworld.com, mybrowser-search.com, api.lisumanagerine.club, search.surfharvest.xyz, search-location.com, searchsnow.com,searchitnow.info, r.a9g.io, nearbyme.io, search1.me, and chillsearch.xyz. Although ultimately, the actual search function is handed off to the legitimate Bing search engine.
- Constant Browser Redirects: Another key indicator of Search Marquis is the constant redirection of your searches to unfamiliar websites, often filled with ads and sponsored content. This can occur even when you attempt to use a different search engine, as Search Marquis is designed to hijack your searches and generate revenue through ads and affiliate links. Whatever you do, don’t click on anything you see on these sites!
- Unwanted Ads and Pop-ups: If you notice an increase in ads and pop-ups, particularly ones that appear intrusive or unrelated to the websites you visit, it’s possible that Search Marquis is behind these disruptions. These ads can sometimes be labeled “Powered by Search Marquis” or “Ads by Search Marquis.”
- Sluggish Browser Performance: A decline in browser performance can also be indicative of a Search Marquis infection. If your web browser suddenly feels sluggish, takes longer to load pages, or crashes frequently, it might be time to investigate the presence of this pesky malware.
- Unfamiliar Browser Extensions or Toolbars: Search Marquis can install additional browser extensions or toolbars without your knowledge or consent. If you spot any unfamiliar add-ons within your browser, it could be a sign that Search Marquis is lurking in the shadows.
Whether it’s Search Marquis or another similar type of malware, if you see any of this happening on your Mac, it’s time to take action.
How to Manually Remove Search Marquis Malware
With the knowledge of how to spot a Search Marquis infection, it’s time to show this browser hijacker the door.
Step 1: Backup Your Important Data
Before attempting any malware removal, it’s wise to back up your essential files and data. This ensures that your valuable information remains safe and sound, even if something goes awry during the removal process.
Don’t use Time Machine to perform the backup, since that will just also back up the malware. Just save any files you don’t have cloud or local backups of somewhere first.
Likewise, don’t restore a Time Machine backup from after you suspect you were infected, or you’ll just be back to square one!
Step 2: Disconnect from the Internet
To prevent Search Marquis from communicating with its command server or downloading additional malware, disconnect your Mac from the internet by turning off Wi-Fi or unplugging the Ethernet cable.
Step 3: Check for Suspicious Applications
Navigate to your Applications folder and look for any recently installed or unfamiliar applications. If you find any, drag them to the Trash to uninstall them. Be sure to empty the Trash afterward.
Step 4: Remove Unwanted Browser Extensions
Examine your browser extensions for any unfamiliar add-ons or toolbars. If you find any, remove them immediately. If you’re not sure how, check out our guides for Chrome extensions and Safari browser Extensions.
Step 5: Reset Your Browser Settings
Resetting your browser settings can help remove any lingering traces of Search Marquis. Check out How to Reset Any Browser to Factory Defaults for more information.
Step 6: Reconnect to the Internet
Once you’ve completed the removal process, reconnect to the internet and monitor your browsing experience for any lingering signs of Search Marquis.
Some Search Marquis removal guides will tell you to look for suspicious processes in the activity monitor and to follow your gut as to which might be Search Marquis pretending to be something legitimate. After which, you’ll go digging through your system preferences and deleting “launchagents” and “launchdaemons” based on that initial hunch.
However, we don’t actually recommend this because if you happen to get the first step wrong and finger an innocent process as malware, you may end up deleting or changing something important.
If your browser still misbehaves after taking the steps above, you’re far better off using a good macOS malware removal tool.
Use Antimalware Software to Remove Search Marquis
If you don’t feel comfortable attempting a manual removal of the malware, you can always use software specifically designed to remove this sort of Malware from your Mac. This is much simpler for you, and as long as you don’t mind spending a little money, it can resolve the issue quickly.
You may even be eligible for a free trial of these software packages. Check out The Best Antivirus Options for Mac to get started.
Preventing Future Search Marquis Infections
Now that you’ve successfully removed Search Marquis from your Mac, it’s time to take proactive measures to keep it (and others like it) from coming back:
- Install Reputable Antivirus Software: Equip your Mac with a reliable antivirus or anti-malware program, and ensure it’s kept up to date. Regular scans can help detect and remove potential threats before they become a problem.
- Keep Your Mac and Browser Updated: Always install the latest macOS updates and security patches, as well as updates for your preferred web browser. These updates often include vital security enhancements that can protect your Mac against malware attacks.
- Be Wary of Suspicious Downloads: Exercise caution when downloading software or files from the internet. Stick to reputable sources, and avoid downloading applications from third-party websites or unverified file-sharing platforms.
- Customize Installation Options: When installing new software, opt for the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation method. This allows you to review and deselect any bundled applications, preventing unwanted software (like Search Marquis) from being installed alongside your desired program.
- Use Ad-blockers and Browser Security Extensions: Utilizing ad-blocking extensions and browser security add-ons can help shield your Mac from malicious ads and pop-ups, reducing the risk of accidentally installing malware.
- Avoid Clicking on Unknown Links or Pop-ups: Be cautious when clicking on links, especially those found in unsolicited emails, social media messages, or unfamiliar websites. These links can lead to malicious sites or initiate the download of malware like Search Marquis.
- Regularly Monitor Browser Extensions: Periodically check your browser extensions for any unfamiliar add-ons or toolbars, as these can indicate malware infections. Remove any suspicious extensions as soon as you discover them.
As Macs become more popular, more malicious software like the Search Marquis virus will see the light of day. So unless your Mac never connects to the internet and you never install any software on it, the time of ignoring Mac malware is well and truly over.
