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Adware

Software that bombards you with unwanted ads, often bundled with free programs. It is usually more annoying than dangerous, but some adware also tracks what you do.

Related terms

  • Antivirus
  • Botnet
  • Brute-force attack
  • Cookie
  • Credential stuffing
  • Data breach
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