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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
If you use Firefox, download NoScript. Most browser hijacks are implanted with javascript. NoScript prevents javascript from executing and can protect you from most issues.
Read an article a few days ago... something like 98% of browser hijacks initiate from scumbags exploiting legitimate websites. Frequently, the malware is injected into the AdServer and any website that utilizes that advertising company is now vulnerable.
Long gone are the days when all you had to do was avoid shady porn websites and you'd be safe.
If you really want to put up a heavy layer of protection, check out Sandboxie - Sandbox software for application isolation and secure Web browsing. It creates a virtual "Sandbox" on your hard drive for programs to "play" in. The programs can't install, edit or delete any files outside of the "Sandbox". Then when you close the browser, everything in the sandbox is deleted. It's not perfect, but pretty damn close to it. Only a matter of time before the feature is directly incorporated into web browsers. |
Chrome has a similar feature built-in but you're right Mr. D. most hacks are exploits of existing sites, i.e. the Facebook, Like hack.