wanna know about adwares?
if you are in this page that you must be wanted to know about adwares, and how do they work. in this page you'll find out all about adwares in a brief.
1. 🦠what is adware?
• adware is instead a short term for describing "advertising-supported software".these softwares often serves free services like generating something, or provide a free version of premium softwares but the ads will display to you.
• it's a type of unwanted software (or app extension) that
• displays ads on your screen even when you don't ask them for ads
• often comes bundled of those ads which sometimes doesn't even match with your data.
• sometimes tracks your browsing data to show you "targeted ads / relevent ads" according the analysis of your data
• slow down your computer and browser.
2. 👀where you might see adware?
• pop-ups: they could hold some strange links in background.
• email: unrelevent links attached with emails.
• auto-redirect: to a strange/unfamiliar website.
• annoying banners inside free softwares, apps and games.
3. ⚠️is adware dangerous?
answer:
• yes if it could steal your data then it is dangerous for your privacy legacy.
• but not always dangerous much than a virus for pC
4.❓🤔 how does adware get into my PC or phone?
answer:
generally when you do common mistakes like-
• downloads free apps, games and softwares from unknown/fake websites.
• clicks on fake download buttons.
• installing softwares and toolbars without checking about them properly.
5. 🤔is adware a virus?
• answer:
• no, adware is not a virus but it is a pup ( potentially unwanted program ).
• it doesn't destroy files but disrupts your focus while the browsing experience an may spy on your browsing data.
• their buttons may carry some harmful codes if you give them any permission or may be click their removal icons from the screen. they may have some kind of code which may be design to spy on you.
6.❓how can i remove/clear adware from my device/system?
• uninstall unknown src files or apps or that could be an extensions too.
• use free trusted tools like malwarebytes adwcleaner and hitmanPro
• reset your browser: (chrome > settings >reset).
• extra tip: sometimes you have to restart your pc/phone for shutdown those application which holds a background position to steal your data.
7. ❓how can i prevent my PC from adwares in future?
• you should always go for "custom" install rather then of "quick install"because safety doesn't have any shortcut.
8. ❓ does adware steals my personal info?
answer:
• yes, some adware tracks your searches, clicks, or location history and even emails.
• it can sell these data too third party services which is a topic of privacy-invasive of the user.
9. just a guide or advice for you.
• random browsing:when you goes on a random website which does not have any security for their user so don't click any of those pop-ups and also avoid browsing with theser kind of website or apps.
• it's your responsibility: to choose what's right or wrong for you even you browsing the net. because sometimes things look easy to us but later the could affect us more than we think.
• if your device suddenly shows unusual no.'s of pop-ups ads then you are very likely to have adware.do/run a scan ASAP.
