What is a browser hijacker?
A browser hijacker, also known as a hijackware, is a type of malware that will modify your web browsers home page, search pages, errors pages, and more with their own. This is used to trick and deceive you into thinking something is wrong with your computer. A common browser hijacker trick is to hijack your error pages to make it seem like you are actually infected with a virus. Your browser will then ask you if you’d like to purchase “so-and-so” antivirus program to remove this. In reality, your computer is not infected with a virus, it is actually just infected with a browser hijacker that may be tricking you into buying their own product that you don’t even need. Different browser hijackers may actually not modify any pages at all. Instead, you will receive random pop ups when you aren’t even surfing the web. This can substantially decrease the speed of your computer and cause major headaches. No, pop up blockers do not stop pop ups triggered by browser hijackers. If you are wondering if you are infected with a browser hijacker, we have spent thousands of dollars to bring you the top antispyware programs that will scan and remove all traces of browser hijackers. Please view our list of antispyware program reviews.
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April 8th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
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