Is adware the same as spyware? What is malware?
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Is adware the same as spyware? What exactly is malware?
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No- not usually. Spyware and Adware are different. Find some descriptions below.
Adware: Adware can do a number of things from profile your online surfing and spending habits to popping up annoying ad windows as you surf. In some cases Adware has been bundled (i.e. peer-to-peer file swapping products) with other software without the user's knowledge or slipped in the fine print of a EULA (End User License Agreement). Not all Adware is bad, but often users are annoyed by adware's intrusive behavior. Keep in mind that by removing Adware sometimes the program it came bundled with for free may stop functioning. We feel this is a small price to pay for your privacy.
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