[tbb-bugs] #17577 [Tor Browser]: Disconnect Search started hijacking search results

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#17577: Disconnect Search started hijacking search results
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 Reporter:  cypherpunks  |          Owner:  tbb-team
     Type:  defect       |         Status:  new
 Priority:  Medium       |      Milestone:
Component:  Tor Browser  |        Version:
 Severity:  Normal       |     Resolution:
 Keywords:               |  Actual Points:
Parent ID:               |         Points:
  Sponsor:               |
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Changes (by mcs):

 * owner:   => tbb-team
 * component:  - Select a component => Tor Browser


Comment:

 I am able to confirm this behavior. I do not know when it started.
 According to WHOIS, the domain kqzyfj.com is controlled by an organization
 named ValueClick (domainadmin at valueclick.com). I cannot say whether we
 should remove Disconnect Search from Tor Browser, but the text on the
 following page is somewhat disturbing:
 http://www.conversantmedia.com/digital-marketing-solution-overview

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