Adware !!

   WHAT IS ADWARE ? 




Adware, or advertising supported software, is software that displays unwanted advertisements on your computer. Adware programs will tend to serve you pop-up ads, can change your browser’s homepage, add spyware and just bombard your device with advertisements.Adware uses the browser to collect your web browsing history in order to ’target’ advertisements that seem tailored to your interests.For example, adware barrages you with pop-up ads that can make your Internet experience markedly slower and more labor intensive.The most common reason for adware is to collect information about you for the purpose of making advertising dollars. It’s called adware when it’s on a computer, and madware when it’s on a mobile device, such as your smartphone or tablet. No matter what the adware or madware is, it’s likely going to slow down your machine and or even make it more prone to crashing.
Mobile Adware:

There’s two ways a mobile phone or other connected device can become infected with adware: either through a browser vulnerability or through bad apps. Bad apps are malicious apps that can install malware on your device.

  • Similar to a computer, you can get adware through a browser vulnerability that can allow pop-ups ads. 
  • When a bad app is infected with adware, you can be bombarded by persistent ads.
How adware enters your Device ?

There are two main ways by which you can contract adware on your system or device.

  • In one case, you can download a program that contains the adware—usually freeware or shareware—and it quietly installs without your knowledge.
  • The second method is via what is called a bad website. These websites can be infected with adware, which take advantage of a vulnerability in your web browser to deliver a drive-by download.

Effects of Adware:

Slow computer 👇

If you notice that it’s taking longer than usual to launch programs and run them, or to load documents, images or anything else on your computer, then you may have an infection. Adware can slow down your device’s processor and take up lots of memory space, therefore causing a decrease in your computer’s overall performance.

Bombarded with Ads 👇

It’s normal to get a few pop-up advertisements while surfing the web. It’s even normal to see ads similar to something you may have searched for previously. However, if you are bombarded with pop-ups, get ads that seem difficult to close, or are redirected to full page ads, then your device may be infected with adware.

Constant crashing 👇

Are your programs randomly crashing? Your entire device freezing up? These symptoms are a red flag for adware.

Browser homepage changes 👇
Adware is also known for making changes to your browser’s home page. It may redirect you to a new page that might then install more adware and possibly other forms of malware on your computer.
Slow Internet connection 👇

Adware can slow down your internet connection because it is downloading massive amounts of ads from the internet.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you may want to look into an adware removal tool. 



How you can protect yourself from Adware :-


  • Use caution and practice safe computing. That means thinking twice before immediately downloading and installing any new software—especially freeware. 

  • Read the terms and conditions like a lawyer before agreeing to them, and

  •  quit out of the download process if anything smells like a permission to load adware. 

  • Avoid torrent sites, illegal downloads, and never ever open an app from an unknown source, even if it comes to you under the guise of a known email contact.

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