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| + | <seo title="What is malware" metakeywords="what is malware,anti malware,malware removal,malware virus,adware,spyware,Hijack,toolbar,dialer" metadescription="What is malware" /> | ||
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<div align=justify>Along with viruses, hacking and phishing one of the biggest threats to computer users on the net today is '''malware'''. It can hijack your browser, redirect your search attempts, get annoying pop-ups, track the web sites you visit, steal your personal information, etc. | <div align=justify>Along with viruses, hacking and phishing one of the biggest threats to computer users on the net today is '''malware'''. It can hijack your browser, redirect your search attempts, get annoying pop-ups, track the web sites you visit, steal your personal information, etc. | ||
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Hijackers can control various parts of your web browser (e.g. your home page, search pages, and search bar). They may redirect you to certain sites in case you mistype an address or even redirect you to their own search engine when you make a search. | Hijackers can control various parts of your web browser (e.g. your home page, search pages, and search bar). They may redirect you to certain sites in case you mistype an address or even redirect you to their own search engine when you make a search. | ||
| − | '''Note: the most exclusive | + | '''Note:''' the most exclusive target for hijackers is Internet Explorer. |
<center>'''Toolbars'''</center> | <center>'''Toolbars'''</center> | ||
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