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hijacker

hijacker
Noun
pl: hijackers

This term carries a strong criminal connotation, evoking images of coercion, threat, and the illegal seizure of control. While originally associated almost exclusively with aviation and the physical takeover of aircraft, the term has evolved to encompass digital environments. In a technical context, it refers to malicious software or actors that divert a user's intended destination to a fraudulent one.

When used in a legal or journalistic context, the word implies a high-stakes crime. It is distinct from a "pirate," which typically refers to the seizure of ships at sea, though the underlying concept of forced takeover is identical.

Meanings

Nounhijacker

A person who illegally seizes control of a vehicle, especially an aircraft, by force or threat.

The hijacker demanded a ransom in exchange for the passengers' safety.

Nounhijacker

A person who illegally takes control of a computer system, network, or web browser to redirect traffic or steal data.

The security software detected a browser hijacker attempting to change the default search engine.

Examples

The hijacker demanded a ransom of ten million dollars to release the passengers.

History

The hijacker demanded a ransom of ten million dollars to release the passengers.

I wonder if the hijacker is still on the plane.

Travel

I wonder if the hijacker is still on the plane.

The security team managed to neutralize the hijacker before the aircraft took off.

Travel

The security team managed to neutralize the hijacker before the aircraft took off.

Stop the plane and tell the hijacker we are negotiating.

Detective

Stop the plane and tell the hijacker we are negotiating.

A skilled hijacker can redirect all web traffic to a fraudulent site in seconds.

Business

A skilled hijacker can redirect all web traffic to a fraudulent site in seconds.

The browser hijacker changed my default search engine without my permission.

Business

The browser hijacker changed my default search engine without my permission.

Who is this hijacker trying to trick with these fake pop-up ads?

none

Who is this hijacker trying to trick with these fake pop-up ads?

The police arrested the car hijacker two blocks away from the scene.

Detective

The police arrested the car hijacker two blocks away from the scene.

The hijacker threatened to crash the plane if his demands were not met.

History

The hijacker threatened to crash the plane if his demands were not met.

Related Words

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