drive-by download
Silent browser infection
A drive-by download is malicious software that installs on a computer without the user's knowledge or consent, typically triggered simply by visiting a compromised website.
Unlike downloads that require clicking a link, drive-by downloads exploit security vulnerabilities in browsers or plugins to install automatically: The outdated browser left her computer vulnerable to drive-by downloads.
- adwarePromotional software nuisance
- spywareHidden surveillance program
- pop-up adsUnsolicited website interruptions
- virusMicroscopic infectious agent
- automaticOperating without intervention
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