TrendLabs Malware Blog
Glossary
TrendWatch
TrendLabs Twitter
ADWARE
Overview

QUICK LINKS  

Download the latest scan engine


TypeAdware

In the wild: No

Language: English

Reported detections:

Low

 

Description:
Adware displays advertising content, often in a manner or context that may be unexpected and unwanted by users. Adware programs often create unwanted effects on a system like displaying pop-up advertisements and, in some instances, the lowering of either network connection or system performance. Some adware can also collect the system's browsing information (e.g. sites visited) and send the information to a remote server on the Internet. The gathered information is used by a remote Web site or user for marketing purposes.

For additional information about this threat, see:
Solution

Description created: Aug 4, 2006




Tell us how we did. Take our quick survey.