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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
This type of virus targets the users’ browser settings.
A
BOOT VETOR VIRUS
B
BROWSER HIJACKER
C
MACRO VIRUS
D
POLYMORPHIC VIRUS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A browser hijacker, also called a browser redirect virus, is malware that impacts a user’s web browser settings and fraudulently forces the browser to redirect to websites that a user doesn’t intent to visit. Often, the websites that a browser hijacker will redirect a user to are malicious.

Detailed explanation-2: -How do I get rid of browser hijackers in Chrome? To remove browser hijackers in Chrome, remove any suspicious Google Chrome extensions. Then go to the Chrome settings and restore your browser to the default settings. A better way to protect yourself is to use the CyberGhost Private Browser.

Detailed explanation-3: -Browser hijackers, or simply hijackers, are a type of malware created for the purpose of modifying Internet browser settings without the user’s knowledge or consent.

Detailed explanation-4: -A browser hijacker is a malware program that modifies web browser settings without the user’s permission and redirects the user to websites the user had not intended to visit. It is often called a browser redirect virus because it redirects the browser to other, usually malicious, websites.

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