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  2. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Browser_hijacking

    Most hijacking programs constantly change the settings of browsers, meaning that user choices in their own browser are overwritten. Some antivirus software identifies browser hijacking software as malicious software and can remove it. Some spyware scanning programs have a browser restore function to set the user's browser settings back to ...

  3. Koobface - Wikipedia

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    Koobface is a network worm that attacks Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux platforms. [1] [2] [3] This worm originally targeted users of networking websites such as Facebook, Skype, Yahoo Messenger, and email websites such as GMail, Yahoo Mail, and AOL Mail.

  4. HijackThis - Wikipedia

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    HijackThis (also HiJackThis or HJT) is a free and open-source [2] tool to detect malware and adware on Microsoft Windows.It was originally created by Merijn Bellekom, and later sold to Trend Micro.

  5. Scareware - Wikipedia

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    This tactic was used in an advertisement campaign by Sir-Tech in 1997 to advertise Virus: The Game. When the file is run, a full screen representation of the desktop appears. The software then begins simulating deletion of the Windows folder. When this process is complete, a message is slowly typed on screen saying "Thank God this is only a game."

  6. Zeus (malware) - Wikipedia

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    Zeus is very difficult to detect even with up-to-date antivirus and other security software as it hides itself using stealth techniques. [5] It is considered that this is the primary reason why the Zeus malware then had become the largest botnet on the Internet: Damballa estimated that the malware infected 3.6 million PCs in the U.S. in 2009. [6]

  7. Using McAfee: Features - AOL Help

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    To enable virus protection 1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, double-click the McAfee ( M) icon. Note: If you are using Windows 7 and don't see the McAfee icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal hidden icons. Please know that you can customize your Windows 7 System Tray. 2. On Advanced Menu, click the ...

  8. Conduit toolbar - Wikipedia

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    Conduit toolbars have rootkit capabilities that hook the toolbar deep into operating systems and can perform browser hijacking. Many conduit removal tools are also considered to be malware themselves. While not a virus, the program is referred to as a "potentially unwanted program" by some in the computer industry. [25]

  9. AOL Shield Pro Browser | Free Download | AOL Products

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    A: Keylogging is a technique used by hackers to covertly records what you type on your computer keyboard. When you use AOL Shield Pro, our patented technology replaces the actual keys you press ...