What is Adware?

Adware or advertising-supported software is any software package that automatically plays, displays or downloads advertisements to a computer after the software is installed on it or while the application is being used. Some types of adware are also spyware and can be classified as privacy-invasive software.

Adware sometimes is installed in freeware or shareware which you download from the Internet and can be viewed through pop-up windows or through a bar that appears on a computer screen. Some adware is harmless but others can serve as parasites tracking your files and Internet activities only to report it back to third parties, usually advertisers, to assist them in channelling relevant advertisements to you.

List of Adware Parasites:

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» Adware.DropSpam
This main function of this parasite is presenting the user with numerous popup advertisements. Once on your machine, Adware.DropSpam will embed banners into websites and certain elements of Windows interface. Additionally, it will monitor and analyze your browsing habits in order to better match ...
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» Adware.Win32.BHO.ah
Adware.Win32.BHO.ah installs a component called Browser Helper Object (BHO). Browser Helper Objects are designed as a plugin for Microsoft's Internet Explorer web browser to provide added functionality, and because BHOs have unrestricted access to the Internet Explorer event model, some forms of malware have also been ...
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» Adware.AntiSpamBoy
Adware.AntiSpamBoy is an adware application, which is designed to bombard users with irritating popup advertisements. Usually, Adware.AntiSpamBoy secretly installs itself through browser security exploits or via other unethical mechanisms. Once executed, Adware.AntiSpamBoy will generate hundreds of annoying popup adverts based on your browsing habits. ...
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» Adware.Cinmus
Adware.Cinmus is an adware application designed to distribute popup adverts. In addition, Adware.Cinmus will also collect and transmit information on your Internet browsing patterns. It embeds into your browser as a Browser Helper Object (BHO) and can be difficult to manually remove....
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» Adware.Baidu
Adware.Baidu is an adware application created to deliver popup advertisements. Adware.Baidu is reported to be installed via Trojan downloaders and through Javascript drive-by downloads. Baidu is related to a search engine of Chinese origin. Adware.Baidu is also capable to collect and send information on ...
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» Adware.CPush
Adware.CPush is an unwanted and excessive adware program that installs on your machine as a BHO (Browser Helper Object). Adware.Cpush is designed to bombard your screen with large numbers of popup advertisements. This may disturb your Internet browsing experience and may result your system ...
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» Adware.Vapsup
Adware.Vapsup is an annoying adware program that is created to generate unwanted commercial popup adverts based on users browsing habits. Once it is installed, Adware.Vapsup will drop files into several system directories and modify the registry in order to register itself as a browser ...
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» Pornlinks
Pornlinks are various URLs that usually are added by Trojans and other spyware programs onto your desktop. Once you click on any of these shortcuts, you will be directed to pornography websites where, most likely, your PC will be hijacked and infected with extremely ...
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» Vomba
Vomba is a typical adware program that creates a multitude of screensavers and other junkware applications which are bundled with their advertising products. Once installed on a computer, Vomba program will generate large numbers of pop-up and contextual adverts. Vomba may also be using disreputable tactics ...
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» 100% Free Hearts Toolbar
100% Free Hearts Toolbar is an adware application, created to generate popup advertisements. 100% Free Hearts Toolbar is intentionally designed monitor and send information on your Internet browsing habits to third party advertising agencies. 100% Free Hearts Toolbar installs into your browser as a ...
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