Adware

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Adware (combination of words advertisement and software) is a piece of software that is designed to display advertisements. It is typically considered a type of malware.

How it works

Adware often displays its advertisement payloads on the desktop or through a popup instead of through a web page or other media. It has been known to be bundled with otherwise legitimate programs through installers, and some legitimate programs also display advertisements, such as McAfee.

Why it is a problem

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Examples

Some examples of Adware include:

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