A program that takes over some internet browser settings. A homepage hijacker switches your homepage to another site whenever you restart your browser or computer.
Any software that resets your browser's settings to point to other sites. Hijacks may reroute your info and address requests through an unseen site, capturing that info. In such hijacks, your browser may behave normally, but be slower. Homepage Hijackers will change your home page to some other site. Error Hijackers will display a new error page when a requested URL is not found. Examples
System Modification Software deployed without adequate notice, consent, or control to the user. Hijackers often unexpectedly alter browser settings, redirect Web searches and/or network requests to unintended sites, or replace Web content. Hijackers may also frustrate users’ attempts to undo these changes, by restoring hijacked settings upon each system start.
Changes to the system that cause users to be forcibly redirected to Web sites other than those they have specified. A hijacker is often used to redirect users to pornography sites.
Hijackers fall into two categories. Homepage Hijackers change user's homepage to some unfamiliar site. Search Hijackers re-direct user's searches to paying affiliates in order to collect advertising revenues.
Any software that resets your browser's settings to point to other sites. Hijackers may re-route your information and address requests through an unseen site, capturing that information. In such hijacks, your browser may behave normally, but be slower.