What Makes Browser Hijacking a Silent Threat?

Browser hijacking is a stealthy, widely observed threat in which attackers modify browser settings or install malicious extensions to intercept traffic, steal session tokens/cookies, and deploy additional malware. The article explains common entry vectors (malicious extensions, compromised downloads, phishing), signs of compromise, rapid exploitation timelines (stealers can exfiltrate session data quickly), and practical prevention steps such as avoiding untrusted downloads, keeping browsers/extensions updated, and monitoring for unexpected changes.