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What is a hijacked homepage?

April 26, 2017hijacked homepage

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What is a hijacked homepage?

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Browser hijacker spyware resets your homepage so each time you launch your browser you land on the site it wants you to. Fraudsters use this method to force hits to their websites, since most sites have ads. More hits means higher costs for advertising, and ultimately more money for the spyware-toting villain. Browser hijackers are more than just annoying: The spyware they carry can cause irreparable damage to your files and programs as well as jeopardize your personal information and identity.