![]() ![]() Here is a list of the most common browser hijackers to help you identify them. How can you tell your browser has been hijacked? There are several symptoms: the browser’s home page has been changed, most commonly directing to a website you never intended to visit new unwanted bookmarks have been added to your favourite pages, usually directing to pornography websites or ad-filled websites a lot of pop-up windows flood your browser, turning your surfing experience into a nightmare your computer runs slower than usual unsolicited new tools (such as search bars) are added to your browser you cannot access certain web pages, such as anti-spyware, anti-virus and other security related sites your browser has become unstable and exhibits frequent errors the default settings have been changed in the browser and/or your default search engine has been replaced by an unsolicited one. Rogue security software developers are also known for browser hijacking, usually pretending that your system is infected and redirecting to their download page. It can also come through an infected or misleading e-mail, file share or a drive-by download. It may come as part of a freeware installation that is supported by adware or spyware, so always read carefully the disclaimers appearing during the install process, and watch for additional programs that are being installed along with the main software (toolbars, add-ons and so on) – make sure you uncheck them, and if this is not possible give up on installing the program alltogether. There are several ways a hijacking software can reach a computer. Browser hijacking means that a malicious code has taken over and modified the settings of your browser, without your permission. ![]()
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