FAQs about Browser Hijacking

A browser hijack is a malware program that modifies a user’s web browser settings without their permission and redirects the user to websites that they had not intended to visit. These websites are usually malicious.

Here are the common symptoms of a browser hijack:

• Constant redirects to unwanted websites
• Pop-up advertisements and alerts
• Slow loading of web pages
• Appearance of multiple web browser toolbars that you did not install yourself

Here are ways you can treat and avoid browser hijacking:

• Update your operating system and browsers.
• Disable JavaScript in your browsers.
• Avoid clicking suspicious links.
• Be careful when downloading software.
• Install antivirus software.

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