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Exploit vs Hijack - What's the difference?

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In computing terms the difference between exploit and hijack

is that exploit is a program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software while hijack is to change software settings without a user's knowledge so as to force that user to visit a certain web site (to hijack a browser).

As nouns the difference between exploit and hijack

is that exploit is a heroic or extraordinary deed while hijack is an instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle.

As verbs the difference between exploit and hijack

is that exploit is to use for one’s own advantage while hijack is to forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).

exploit

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A heroic or extraordinary deed.
  • An achievement.
  • (computing) A program or technique that exploits a vulnerability in other software.
  • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To use for one’s own advantage.
  • Synonyms

    * take advantage of,

    hijack

    English

    (wikipedia hijack)

    Alternative forms

    * hi-jack, highjack

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To forcibly stop and seize control of some vehicle in order to rob it or to reach a destination (especially an airplane, truck or a boat).
  • To seize control of some process or resource to achieve a purpose other than its originally intended one.
  • (computing) To seize control of a networked computer by means of infecting it with a worm or other malware, thereby turning it into a zombie.
  • (computing) To change software settings without a user's knowledge so as to force that user to visit a certain web site (to hijack a browser ).
  • (politics) To introduce an amendment deleting the contents of a bill and inserting entirely new provisions.
  • Derived terms

    * hijackable * carjack * seajack

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An instance of hijacking; the illegal seizure of a vehicle.
  • An instance of a seizure and redirection of a process.
  • (politics) An amendment which deletes the contents of a bill and inserts entirely new provisions.
  • (poker slang) Preflop, the position two before the dealer.