Adware programs can also hijack your Internet browser settings and homepage in order to display more ads while you use your browser.Īdware programs are probably installed without the user's knowledge because it is commonly bundled inside other freeware software which are downloaded -and installed- from known internet sites like “ (CNET)”, “ ”, etc. If a computer is infected with adware, then more pop-up ads, banners and sponsored links are displayed on the victim’s computer screen or in the Internet browser and in some cases, the computer speed may be slowed down due to malicious programs running on the background. Technically, Adware Programs are categorized as “ PUP” (Potentially Unwanted Programs) because they may contain and install malicious programs on your computer, like Rootkits, Trojans,or Viruses. in Internet Websites), the software designed for that job, commonly known as “Adware software” in most cases is Malware (Malicious Software) and the advertisements produced from that software are displayed at the infected computer in a form of pop-up windows (Pop-up ads). Although advertisements are a legitimate method for the advertisers to promote their products (e.g.
Pop-Up Ads (Advertisements) are generated by Adware or advertising-supported software which automatically render advertisements on a victim’s computer in order to earn profits from advertisers.
