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BROWSER HIJACKING [1 record]

Record 1 2017-11-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Internet and Telematics
CONT

Browser hijacking is a form of hacking in which malicious software changes a user's browser settings without [the user's] knowledge or permission.

Key term(s)
  • browser hi-jacking

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Internet et télématique
CONT

Le détournement de navigateur est un type de fraude en ligne. Les arnaqueurs utilisent des logiciels malveillants pour prendre le contrôle du navigateur Internet de votre ordinateur et modifier sa configuration lorsque vous surfez sur Internet.

Spanish

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