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Mary Landesman
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By Mary Landesman, About.com Guide to Antivirus Software

Browser hijacking

Thursday September 25, 2003
Plagued by so-called drive-by-downloads or rogue applications taking control of your browser? Surfbar, Xupiter, and Internet Optimizer are just a few of the unwelcome parasites that can attach to your browser seemingly without invitation. The fact is, your Internet settings are sending out a homing beacon and advertising your availability to be suckered into playing host.
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Popular Browser Hijackers:
Internet Optimizer | Surfbar/Pornbar | Xupiter

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