Definition of adware
:computer software that is provided usually for free but contains advertisements
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Recent Examples of adware from the Web
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A day later, the Copyfish extension was updated with the adware.
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The Fireball adware bug is spreading like...wildfire.
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This message is associated with adware that hawks flaky support services.
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Use a malware scanner to find and remove the adware (ESET offers a free scanner at https://www.eset.com/online-scanner).
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Persistent pop-up windows shilling products can also indicate your computer has a spyware or adware infection and needs anti-malware software.
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A security expert who worked on the case told THREAT LEVEL the machine had been infected with adware when another teacher downloaded a screensaver at Halloween.
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First Known Use of adware
1985
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