HijackThis Then and Now

Description

HijackThis also HiJackThis or HJT is a free and open-source tool to detect malware and adware on Microsoft Windows. It was originally created by Merijn Bellekom, and later sold to Trend Micro. The program is notable for quickly scanning a user’s computer to display the most common locations of malware, rather than relying on a database of known spyware. HijackThis is used primarily for diagnosis of malware, not to remove or detect spyware—as uninformed use of its removal facilities can cause significant software damage to a computer. Browser hijacking can cause malware to be installed on a computer.

How old is HijackThis ?

HijackThis is 10 years old. HijackThis was founded in February 16, 2012 by Trend Micro.