Monday, January 30, 2006

How to help avoid browser hijacking Micorsoft Security At Home: "Browser hijacking" is a common type of online attack in which hackers take control of your computer's Internet browser and change how and what it displays when you're surfing the Web. [Included are: info for determining whether your browser has been hijacked; more importantly, preventing hijacks; and what you can do to restore a browser that's been hijacked. Once again the same basic steps apply: use your common sense about downloading executable code from "strangers"; keep your operating system up to date especially with security fixes, your MANDATORY protective / detective tools (anti mal/spy/ad ware) as well - same thing for your browser of course.] 2:44:23 PM    comment []