腾讯搜索输入法回应“专门锁定浏览器主页的病毒正在蔓延”

Core Points - Tencent Search Input Method addressed misinformation regarding a virus vulnerability in Sogou Input Method, clarifying that the issue stemmed from an unlaunched testing feature with abnormal configurations [1][3] - The incident began on September 20, when Huorong Security reported a virus targeting browser homepages, traced back to Sogou Input Method [3] - The virus utilized the Shiply terminal infrastructure of Sogou Input Method to push control configurations based on user profiles, indicating a potential for large-scale dissemination following small-scale testing [3] - The virus's promotional module detected antivirus software on user devices and altered configuration files to change homepage and default search engine settings for Edge and Chrome browsers [3] - Tencent Search Input Method confirmed that the issue was resolved on September 20 and assured users that there would be no impact on actual usage, while expressing regret for the inconvenience caused [3]