What are the Impacts of Browser Hijacking?
- Changes made to an internet browser’s homepage, including modifications to search engine choices or the insertion of unsuitable toolbars
- Unauthorized software is installed in the browser or toolbar, and alterations to registry entries can stay on the infected device, allowing the malware to spy on users, access accounts, or gather data.
- A major rise in pop-up adverts that slow down the computer.
- A web browser gets steered to unsafe websites.
What Is a Browser Hijacker?
A browser hijacker is an internet browser hacker that occurs when malicious software infects an internet browser and affects the way it operates. Internet browsers perform as a “window” to the internet, allowing users to search for, view, and interact with content. Some hijackers also include keyloggers, which may record user keystrokes and collect potentially useful information, such as account credentials, from websites.