Last modified: Thursday, February 20, 2003
A technique that forces a user to remain on a specific Web site by not allowing the user to leave the site. Whenever the user tries to leave the site by closing the browser window or going to a new URL, the site that is mousetrapping will automatically open a new browser window with its URL or not allow the browser to go to the new URL. Some mousetraps only will open a limited number of new browser windows and eventually will let the persevering user leave the site; other mousetraps will open new browser windows ad infinitum, and the only way to get out of the trap is to press "Ctrl+Alt+Del" to end the task or reboot the computer if that fails. Additionally, there are software programs that prevent mousetrapping.
	Related Categories Browsers Related Terms browse browser pagejacking mouse trapping Products : Top Store Offers: Amazon Marketplace  10.99The original wood based wire snap trap with metal trip petal; Clean and quick trapping; Size: 4" x 2" Sold As 2/Pack. eBay  9.99Buy IT NOW!! JT EATON MOUSE EASY PEEL MOUSE GLUE BOARD WITH POLY RELEASE 8 1/4 x 6 inches AUCTION IS FOR 10 TRAPS UNIT IS IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP. ... UnbeatableSale, Inc.  54.63original wood based wire snap trap with metal trip pedal in a yellow twin pack.can be used around food water children and pets.clean and quick trappin... Amazon  5.99The original wood based wire snap trap with large scented plastic trip pedal Can be used around food, water, children, and pets Swiss cheese pedal req... Amazon Marketplace  1.75The original wood based wire snap trap with large scented plastic trip pedal Can be used around food, water, children, and pets Swiss cheese pedal req... Compare all matches: 8 Store Offers