Web scripting virus

A web scripting virus is the malware that breaches your web browser’s security and injects the malicious code on the webpage to take control of your browser and alter its settings. Such malware are widespread and propagates like any other computer virus.

How do I identify a web-scripting virus :

• Your system shuts down automatically.
• You get redirected to malicious sites.
• Unable to change your desktop background
• The browser homepage changes automatically.