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How do viruses work?

Updated: 5/21/2022
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Browser Hijackers aren't technically viruses, they come under the malicious software or malware definition. Browser Hijackers can work in various ways, including having a background process running on your computer that constantly changes your home and search pages or the via the use of a browser helper object (BHO) in internet Explorer. They are typically installed when visiting a bad website via Microsoft ActiveX technology or due to a dodgy piece of software with "bundled sponsor programs".

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