Hijack

Updated: 04/26/2017 by Computer Hope
Keyboard key featuring skull and crossbones

In general, hijack refers to taking control over something and causing it to do something else. A common hijack is page jacking, a malware infection that redirects your web browser, homepage, or search engine to a malicious site or somewhere you don't want to be. When a computer becomes infected, installing an antimalware program, such as Malwarebytes, can remove and fix the infection.

Clickjacking, DNS hijacking, HijackThis, JavaScript hijacking, LoJack, Redirect, Security terms