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browser manipulation

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hello

when I google or duckduckgo - my results are manipulated. when I visit sites like amazon, substack, indeed - really any major or secure website, the results seem manipulated.

note: the results are not typical algorithm results - they are jokey or insulting, out of context with the search query. the person doing this has been at this for a long time. they know me, etc.

it happens whether I'm logged into the site or just surfing like a guest

This happens in Firefox and any other browser (Safari, Brave, Chrome)

how do i stop this?

how is this even possible?

I found this article online but I'm not tech oriented and don't comprehend the jargon. https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/web-browser-attacks/

thanks for any help or information in clear, simple English

hello when I google or duckduckgo - my results are manipulated. when I visit sites like amazon, substack, indeed - really any major or secure website, the results seem manipulated. note: the results are not typical algorithm results - they are jokey or insulting, out of context with the search query. the person doing this has been at this for a long time. they know me, etc. it happens whether I'm logged into the site or just surfing like a guest This happens in Firefox and any other browser (Safari, Brave, Chrome) how do i stop this? how is this even possible? I found this article online but I'm not tech oriented and don't comprehend the jargon. https://www.comparitech.com/blog/information-security/web-browser-attacks/ thanks for any help or information in clear, simple English

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