Browser redirection is caused by which of the following types of viruses?

The correct answer is A. Hijack. A browser hijacker is a specific category of malware that modifies browser settings-home page, default search engine, or DNS lookups-to redirect users to unwanted or malicious websites without their consent. Trojans disguise themselves as legitimate software to gain system…

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AHijack
BTrojan
CWorm
DKeylogger

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A
93% (27)
B
3% (1)
C
3% (1)

Explanation

A browser hijacker is a specific category of malware that modifies browser settings-home page, default search engine, or DNS lookups-to redirect users to unwanted or malicious websites without their consent. Trojans disguise themselves as legitimate software to gain system access. Worms self-replicate across networks. Keyloggers silently record keystrokes to steal credentials. Only the hijack type is specifically designed to intercept and redirect browser traffic.

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