Browsing redirect virus on the prowl

Q.  What is the term when a simple search on Google, Bing or Yahoo website is redirecting you to some unwanted websites?
- Published on 25 May 16

a. Browsing redirect
b. Browser redirect
c. Browser indirect
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Browsing redirect
 
When simple search on Google , Bing or Yahoo website is redirecting user to some unwanted website indicating system, it is infected by a 'browsing redirect' virus.
  • Browser hijacking is no longer a far-fetched scenario, cybercriminals across the world are increasingly using to it to target netizens.

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