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A Browser Exploit, sometimes called "browser hijacking" or a "drive-by download", is a form of [[Malware|malicious code]] that takes advantage of a flaw or vulnerability in an operating system or piece of software with the intent to alter your browser settings without your knowledge. [http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/browser-exploits]

== Symptoms of Browser Exploits and Browser Hijacking ==

Usually Browser Exploits don't harm your data or spread themselves through email, however, hijacks make your computer vulnerable to other attacks. [http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/browser-exploits]

* Your homepage, search page or favorites have been altered
* Options in your Internet settings have been changed
* Access is blocked to certain functions or websites
* Redirection of incorrectly typed URL prefixes (for example, you type the wrong address or extension and you get redirected to a porn site)

== Protecting your computer from Browser Exploits ==

Some ways to protect your browser and computer from Browser Exploits are: [http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/browser-exploits]

* Install a firewall to protect your computer from incoming attacks as well as programs that try to transmit data from your computer
* Keep your operating system, browser and other software updated
* Never accept files from someone you don't know
* Don't open email attachments from unknown or unexpected sources
* Use caution when downloading files
* Scan downloaded software before executing
* Disable ActiveX, Java and JavaScript objects if possible
* Consult [[Scorecard|WOT's website reputation scorecard]] for more information on unknown sites

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-A Browser Exploit, sometimes called "browser hijacking" or a "drive-by download", is a form of [[Malware|malicious code]] that takes advantage of a flaw or vulnerability in an operating system or piece of software with the intent to alter your browser settings without your knowledge. [http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/browser-exploits]
+A Browser Exploit, known as "browser hijacking" or a "drive-by download", is a form of [[Malware]] that takes advantage of a vulnerability in  operating systems or software with the intent to alter your browser settings without your knowledge.
 == Symptoms of Browser Exploits and Browser Hijacking ==
-Usually Browser Exploits don't harm your data or spread themselves through email, however, hijacks make your computer vulnerable to other attacks. [http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/browser-exploits]
+Usually Browser Exploits don't harm your data or spread themselves through email, though hijacks make your computer vulnerable to other attacks:
 * Your homepage, search page or favorites have been altered
-* Options in your Internet settings have been changed
+* Internet settings have been changed
 * Access is blocked to certain functions or websites
-* Redirection of incorrectly typed URL prefixes (for example, you type the wrong address or extension and you get redirected to a porn site)
+* Redirection of incorrectly typed URL prefixes (i.e. you type the wrong address or extension and you get redirected to a porn site)
 == Protecting your computer from Browser Exploits ==
-Some ways to protect your browser and computer from Browser Exploits are: [http://www.mywot.com/en/online-threats/browser-exploits]
+Some ways to protect your browser and computer from Browser Exploits are:
-* Install a firewall to protect your computer from incoming attacks as well as programs that try to transmit data from your computer
+* Use a firewall to protect your computer from incoming attacks and programs that try to transmit data from your computer
-* Keep your operating system, browser and other software updated
+* Keep your software and hardware updated
 * Never accept files from someone you don't know
 * Don't open email attachments from unknown or unexpected sources
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 * Disable ActiveX, Java and JavaScript objects if possible
 * Consult [[Scorecard|WOT's website reputation scorecard]] for more information on unknown sites