For Adware we have terms and definitions in 5 topics. The topics are Computer Virus, Networking, Phishing, Spyware and Technology.

Adware (Computer Virus)

Programs that facilitate delivery of advertising content to the user through their own window, or by utilizing another program's interface. In some cases, these programs may gather information from the user's computer, including information related to Internet browser usage or other computing habits, and relay this information back to a remote computer or other location in cyber-space.
Adware can be downloaded from Web sites (typically in shareware or freeware), email messages, and instant messengers. Additionally, a user may unknowingly receive and/or trigger adware by accepting an End User License Agreement from a software program linked to the adware or from visiting a website that downloads the adware with or without an End User License Agreement.

Adware (Networking)

Adware is either software that collects information about the user's web browsing patterns in order to display related advertisements or application software that has advertisements already embedded. See also Spyware.

Adware (Phishing)

Adware is hidden software, often included with a useful software program, that automatically presents pop-up advertisemen

Adware (Spyware)

Software that brings targeted ads to your computer, after you provide initial consent for this task. Some Adware may hijack the ads of other companies, replacing them with its own. Adware typically will track your browsing habits and report this info to a central ad server. See also Spyware. Examples

Adware (Technology)

These programs are free to the end user and won't cost you a penny. Some developers support their programs by placing advertisements in their programs. If you appreciate the work done by these dedicated authors, do them a favor and check out their sponsors. Most adware authors will have a advertisment-free edition of their software available for a small fee.

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