Hijackers

About: Blank is a malware program. Unlike some malware it doesn't try to wipe out your hard drive, but it will take over your Web browser and redirect online searches to the point where your browser…

“Network hijacking” describes a range of activities of unauthorized access to someone else's network. “Network” describes a range of technologies. A network is a system…

When you type a URL in your Web browser and press "Enter," you expect it to follow that link without any detours or pop-ups. However, you may one day open your browser to find that it must…

Session hijacking refers to exploiting, or taking over, a valid TCP/IP communication session between computers without the knowledge or consent of the computers’ owners. TCP/IP is an…

When running a website, you may rely on search engines for a big portion of your traffic. In some cases, competitors can use unscrupulous strategies such as a 301 or 302 redirect to steal your…

Webroot provides Internet security while you surf the Web from an Internet Explorer browser. If you browser has been hijacked, you may receive a notice that your Webroot software is not working…

Many Internet service providers (ISPs) have their own search pages that appear when you type a nonexistent address into your browser's address bar. These pages have sponsored results that are…

The Meta 7 file is capable of hijacking your computer and making it available to hackers for remote access. When this occurs, all personal information on your computer is at risk for being accessed by…

A computer hijack usually refers to a Web browser hijack, as the behavior associated with being hijacked occurs primarily in your Web browser. When your browser is hijacked, it performs actions that…

A hijacked computer means that it is under someone else's control. When hijacked, your computer can send out spam emails, install other programs automatically and change your Web browsing links and…

Computer hijacking, generally called browser hijacking, refers to a type of online fraud. Hackers use malicious programs, called browser hijackers, to take control of your web browser. Once a hacker…

DNS is an abbreviation for Domain Name System, a distributed database that translates domain names -- unique names used to identify Web pages -- into numerical Internet Protocol, or IP, addresses. DNS…

Modem hijacking is an Internet-based scam affecting users of dial-up Internet modems, where the user unknowingly downloads a virus that reprograms their modem, connecting it to an expensive…

Processes run unnoticed in the background of a PC as you use the Windows operating system and other third-party programs. However, if a process is suspended, it suddenly becomes important. If the…

Two million Americans lost $2.4 billion, or an average of $1,200 each, to account hijacking crimes in 2004, according to Gartner, Inc., a research firm. Victims of account hijacking not only lose the…

When your MySpace account freezes when you sign in, it is not a problem with your account. The reason the MySpace account froze is because of your computer. Your computer is causing the MySpace…

Of all the online threats your computer faces, few are as insidious as browser hijacking. Hijacking software can be installed with just one wrong-placed click. Symptoms of a hijacked browser include…

HijackThis is a utility program developed by the computer security company Trend Micro. HijackThis specializes in listing vulnerable registry and hard drive areas. This method of detection…

A hijacker program takes control of your web browser and forces the browser to navigate to an undesired website. Most hijacker programs target Internet Explorer, but a few attack Netscape and Firefox.

When the webmaster of one website directly links to an image on another, so that the image appears on his own website, he is hijacking the image---or image hotlinking. The practice, which consumes…

Internet Explorer (IE) is the default Web browser for Windows operating systems. From time to time, you may have noticed that your IE directs you to a different website from the one you have set as…

CoolWebSearch (CWS) is a hijacker virus that may change your Internet homepage, redirect your Internet searches, change your desktop wallpaper and add icons to your desktop. In addition, CWS may flood…

Hijacker software is essentially malware that enters your computer without your consent. This malware is typically installed when you download freeware and shareware programs. It may also enter your…

HijackThis, also known as HJT, is a malware removal tool. When used to scan a computer for viruses, worms, spyware, or other forms of malware, it produces a comprehensive report of all potentially…

Audio Hijack Pro is a program created by Rogue Amoeba to allow users to record audio that is played through a myriad of other programs including Skype, iTunes or from a DVD player on any Macintosh…

In terms of computers, a "hijacker" is any software program that alters your browser settings to change homepages, search engines, etc. Hijackers can decrease the proficiency and speed of your browser…

Koobface, also known as Koobface.B Worm, is a computer worm that hijacks MySpace and other social-networking websites. The Koobface worm works by placing a link on your social-networking profile. When…

A computer hijack occurs when an attacker takes control of a computer system and exploits it. There are a number of ways computer hijacks can occur; most involve a network connection or physical…

There are serious threats to the security of your computer and the personal information it contains lurking in every corner of the web. Email, website advertisements, fake "anti-virus" warnings--all…

Going online may provide a lot of good opportunities for the average computer user but there are also many computer users that find opportunities to hijack other computers online. The reason people…

If your computer has been behaving strangely lately, you may wonder if someone is watching your computer activity. Computer hijackers come in all shapes and sizes. Some just want to know what websites…

A computer hijacking occurs when a computer system comes under the control of a person or program not authorized to control it. Hijacking can take place via several methods.

HijackThis basically scans your computer and produces a log file with the option of fixing certain problems. Problems should be fixed if they meet certain criteria or are unrecognized or undesirable…

The Internet is a vast expanse with millions of Web sites devoted to just about everything under the sun. The more time you spend on the Internet, the more likely you'll eventually be asked if you…

In the 1980s, the Internet was not a household word. Moreover, it was not until the 1990s in Great Brittan that the World Wide Web launched. When the Internet met the World Wide Web, for the first…

Having a computer hijacked can range from an annoyance to an exceptionally serious problem. In the more extreme cases, financial information can be taken from the computer, the computer could be used…

Among the plethora of Internet risks, scams and attacks is an old favorite among unscrupulous web operators. By hijacking the browser start page of an unsuspecting Internet surfer, an ill-intentioned…

Lookfor.cc is a homepage hijacker. Homepage hijackers are malware applications that change your homepage without your permission. These viruses tend to alter your web browser settings, so as to change…