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Adware

Adware is software that runs on a computer without the owner's consent, much like spyware. However, instead of taking information, it installs pop-up advertisements and similar programs onto the system. This slows the computer down and shows unwanted advertisements to users. Advertisement delivery systems are most often integrated into free applications as a way for developers to recover costs or generate revenue. But besides downloading advertisements, they may also upload user information collected without explicit permission.



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