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 == What is Adware? Definition and How to Remove it From Your Computer ==
-You’ve probably heard of malware, viruses, and other ways hackers can get into your computer. But what is adware?
+You’ve probably heard of [[malware]], [[Virus|viruses]], and other ways hackers can get into your computer. But what is adware?
-Adware is a type of software that displays advertising content on your computer. It’s important to note that adware is not necessarily malicious; however, it can be used to track your online activity and collect personal information.
+Adware is a type of [[software]] that displays advertising content on your computer. It’s important to note that adware is not necessarily malicious; however, it can be used to track your online activity and collect personal information.
 Most adware is bundled with free programs or downloads from untrustworthy websites. When you install these programs, the adware is installed along with it.
 Adware can be annoying, but it’s usually not harmful to your computer. However, some adware is used to track your online activity and collect personal information, which can be dangerous.

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 == What are the dangers of adware? ==
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 . Adware can track your browsing activity and steal your personal information. ===
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 Adware can negatively impact computer performance by slowing the device's processor and taking up much memory space. This can cause a decrease in the overall performance of the computer, making it difficult to launch and run programs, load documents, images, or anything else on the device. Adware can also slow down the internet connection by downloading massive amounts of ads from the internet. In addition to being an annoying nuisance, the adware can be dangerous as it can collect personal data, transfer other types of malware onto devices, or charge unwanted fees to accounts. Adware can also lead to more serious infections, such as redirecting users to malicious websites or installing more adware and malware on the computer. Adware can act in many different ways, such as tracking users' online activities, redirecting their activities through them, using up their data, and affecting their device's performance. To avoid these negative impacts, it is recommended to use adware removal tools such as Norton Power Eraser to eliminate any adware and other malware on devices.
-=== 10. Adware can be used to collect personal information and send it to malicious parties. ===
+=== 10. Adware can collect personal information and send it to malicious parties. ===
 Adware is software that displays unwanted advertisements on your device or system. While it may seem like a minor annoyance, adware can pose a serious threat to your privacy. Adware collects information about your browsing habits, such as the websites you visit and the searches you make, to serve you more targeted ads. This collected information can be sensitive and may be used in other attacks, such as phishing, fraud, or even blackmail. Adware can also execute man-in-the-middle attacks, redirecting your traffic through the adware vendor's system and enabling threat actors to collect sensitive information from your communications. Adware tracking cookies can also access sensitive data and use it to your detriment, with adware authors often even selling your data to other malicious actors. Overall, adware may seem harmless, but it can be a gateway to other forms of malware and seriously compromise your privacy.
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 Chrome:
-Open Chrome on your computer.
+==== Open Chrome on your computer. ====
 #Click the three dots in the top-right corner of the window.
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 #Turn on the toggle button next to "Blocked (recommended)."
-Firefox:
+==== Firefox: ====
 #Open Firefox on your computer.
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 #Make sure the "Block pop-up windows" option is checked.
-Safari:
+==== Safari: ====
 #Open Safari on your computer.

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−		+	'''Adware''', often called advertising-supported software by its developers, is software that generates revenue for its developer by automatically generating online advertisements in the user interface of the software or on a screen presented to the user during the installation process. <ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adware Adware on Wikipedia]</ref>
−	~~== See Also ==~~
−	*[[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)]]
−	*[[IT Governance]]
−	*[[E-~~Business]]~~
−	*[[Enterprise Architecture]]
−	*[~~[IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)]]~~
−	*[[IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)]]
−	*[[Chief Information Officer (CIO)]]

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		+	== See Also ==
		+	*[[IT Strategy (Information Technology Strategy)]]
		+	*[[IT Governance]]
		+	*[[E-Business]]
		+	*[[Enterprise Architecture]]
		+	*[[IT Sourcing (Information Technology Sourcing)]]
		+	*[[IT Operations (Information Technology Operations)]]
		+	*[[Chief Information Officer (CIO)]]