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Adware
What is adware?
Adware is software that generates revenue from advertising targeted at the user of the computer where the software resides. It earns revenue either for the vendor or for the vendor's partners. Adware installs itself on a user's machine-often as the trade-off for a piece of "free" software. Unfortunately, it is gaining prominence in the threat landscape.
Adware does not capture or transmit any personal information. However, spyware, keyloggers and other malware may be bundled with adware. Adware has an annoyance factor as well. A PC infected with adware can be plagued by constant pop-up promotions and the slowing down of the computer's speed. If at all possible, adware websites should be avoided.
What is adware protection?
Adware protection keeps you and your family or business safe from dangerous adware that may install on your PC and may potentially compromise your identity, threatening the security of what you value.
Why do I need adware protection?
You need adware protection because adware created by hackers and cybercriminals can be spread via infected email attachments, shared files, or malicious websites.
How does adware protection work?
Adware software effectively detects and removes adware if you're already infected. It also detects and prevents adware infections by scanning a computer's memory and disk drives for adware. If it finds adware, the application informs the user, and it cleans, deletes, or quarantines any files, directories or disks affected by the malicious code.
Adware protection is a wise investment for individuals, small businesses, medium businesses, and global enterprises.
