Working of Adware Software
Adware is all about making money for those who create and spread it. They earn money through different ways like pay-per-click (PPC), Pay-per-view (PPV) and Pay-per-install (PPI). When you install the primary software, the adware installs alongside it, sometimes mentioned in the fine print of the installation terms.
Once installed, adware can run in the background of your system, often without noticeable signs to the user. Many adware programs also collect data on your browsing habits, search history, and even personal information. This data is used to tailor ads to your interests, making them more likely to catch your attention and click on them.
- Pay-per-click (PPC) — they get paid each time you open an ad.
- Pay-per-view (PPV) — they get paid each time an ad is shown to you.
- Pay-per-install (PPI) — they get paid each time bundled software is installed on a device.
What is Adware? Definition and Prevention
Adware: Adware is software that automatically displays or downloads advertising material (pop up advertisements), often unwanted, when a user is online. It’s typically used by companies to generate revenue by showing ads to the user, often within a web browser or during the installation process of free software.
Table of Content
- How do you get Adware?
- Working of Adware Software
- Types of Adware
- Know if your System is having an Adware –
- How to Remove Adware