This information typically includes confidential details. The list of recorded data typically includes (but is not limited to) users' geographic locations, Internet service providers (ISPs), Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, and search queries. By forcing users to visit certain websites, apps of this type significantly diminish the Internet browsing experience.Īs mentioned above, browser hijackers (and fake search engines) are very likely to collect sensitive information. Research shows that most hijackers reassign browser settings when attempts are made to change them and, therefore, users are often unable to return browsers to their previous states. The changes may seem insignificant, however, users are unable to revert them. Therefore, the Safari web browser is also at risk. Google Chrome is one of the targets for these browser-hijacking applications that also target other popular web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox.Īlthough most browser hijackers are developed for the Windows Operating System, some target the Mac OS as well. In most cases, promoted websites are fake search engines. Therefore, users are redirected to certain websites when they search the Internet via the URL bar or simply open a browser/new browser tab. Some are even designed to append this identical URL to the target of each browser shortcut. Immediately after infiltration, browser-hijacking applications assign Google Chrome's new tab URL, default search engine, and homepage options to an alternative URL.
Research shows that, in most cases, browser hijackers infiltrate systems without permission, change settings, and gather various sensitive information.
Typically, this is done without users' consent and, therefore, these applications are categorized as browser hijackers.
"Chrome Redirect Virus" is a generic name for all rogue applications that modify Google Chrome web browser settings.
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