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Issue 29340844: Issue 3802 - Create page to inform users about adware on web.adblockplus.org (Closed)

Patch Set: Removed meta tags, fixed rtl, fixed affiliate links Created June 13, 2016, 6:12 p.m.

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	1 title=About adware

	2 description=What is adware and how to get rid of it

	3 noheading=true

	4

	5 <head>

	6 <style>

	7 .split-section

	8 {

	9 margin-top: 20px;

	10 padding-top: 20px;

	11 border-top: 1px solid #ccc;

	12 }

	13

	14 .narrow-list

	15 {

	16 display: inline-block;

	17 width: 250px;

	18 margin: 0px 35px 10px 0px;

	19 vertical-align: top;

	20 }

	21

	22 [dir="rtl"] .narrow-list

	23 {

	24 margin: 0px 0px 10px 35px;

	25 }

	26

	27 .narrow-list ul

	28 {

	29 margin-bottom: 0px;

	30 }

	31

	32 .text-danger

	33 {

	34 color: #e11a2c;

	35 }

	36

	37 .alert-danger

	38 {

	39 padding: 15px;

	40 border: 2px solid;

	41 border-color: #e11a2c;

	42 background-color: #fff;

	43 }

	44

	45 .badge-header

	46 {

	47 vertical-align: middle;

	48 line-height: 34px;

	49 }

	50

	51 .badge-success

	52 {

	53 display: inline-block;

	54 vertical-align: top;

	55 text-align: center;

	56 line-height: 20px;

	57 margin-right: 7px;

	58 padding: 7px 0px;

	59 width: 34px;

	60 border-radius: 4px;

	61 color: #fff;

	62 background-color: #53b044;

	63 font-weight: bold;

	64 font-size: 20px;

	65 }

	66

	67 .list-unstyled,

	68 .list-unstyled li

	69 {

	70 margin-left: 0px;

	71 margin-right: 0px;

	72 padding-left: 0px;

	73 padding-right: 0px;

	74 }

	75

	76 .list-unstyled li

	77 {

	78 list-style-type: none;

	79 }

	80

	81 .list-unstyled li

	82 {

	83 padding-bottom: 10px;

	84 line-height: 20px;

	85 }

	86

	87 .list-custom

	88 {

	89 padding-left: 0px;

	90 padding-right: 0px;

	91 overflow: visible;

	92 list-style-type: none;

	93 }

	94

	95 .list-custom ul

	96 {

	97 margin-top: 20px;

	98 }

	99

	100 [dir="ltr"] .list-custom ul

	101 {

	102 margin-left: 45px;

	103 }

	104

	105 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom ul

	106 {

	107 margin-right: 45px;

	108 }

	109

	110 .list-custom > li

	111 {

	112 margin-bottom: 25px;

	113 }

	114

	115 .list-custom > li > strong

	116 {

	117 display: inline-block;

	118 }

	119

	120 .list-custom .check-item,

	121 .list-custom .cross-item

	122 {

	123 min-height: 20px;

	124 padding-top: 2px;

	125 }

	126

	127 [dir="ltr"] .list-custom .check-item,

	128 [dir="ltr"] .list-custom .cross-item

	129 {

	130 padding-left: 45px;

	131 }

	132

	133 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .check-item,

	134 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .cross-item

	135 {

	136 padding-right: 45px;

	137 }

	138

	139 .list-custom .check-item

	140 {

	141 background: url("/img/check.png") no-repeat 10px top;

	142 }

	143

	144 .list-custom .cross-item

	145 {

	146 background: url("/img/cross.png") no-repeat 10px top;

	147 }

	148

	149 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .check-item,

	150 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .cross-item

	151 {

	152 background-position-x: 100%;

	153 }

	154 </style>

	155 </head>

	156

	157 # {{page-header I’m using <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> but I still see suspicious ads }}

	158

	159 <div class="text-danger" markdown="1">

	160 ## {{alert-heading What happened?}}

	161

	162 {{alert-content <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> has detected ads that are likely injecte d with Adware, which may have infected your computer.}}

	163 {: .alert-danger }

	164 </div>

	165

	166 ## {{what-is-adware-heading What is Adware?}}

	167

	168 {{what-is-adware-content Adware is one type of Malware, short for "Malicious Sof tware.” It is a term generally used for software installed on your computer that is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without your consent. In many cases you obtained this software without knowing it, as these applications are often bundled in other software installers.}}

	169

	170 ## {{why-not-blocked-heading Why doesn't <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> block these ads ?}}

	171

	172 {{why-not-blocked-content <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> is designed to block ads that are delivered from websites or their advertising partners. Malicious software ca n inject ads in such a way that the ads can not reliably be blocked by <fix>Adbl ock Plus</fix>. The best way to stop these ads is to remove the Malware that dis plays them.}}

	173

	174 ## {{how-to-solve-heading How can I solve this?}}

	175

	176 ### <span class="badge-success">1</span> {{remove-unwanted-programs-heading Get rid of unwanted programs}} { .split-section .badge-header }

	177

	178 {{remove-unwanted-programs-content For users unfamiliar with the administration of their computer's operating system, it’s recommended to run automated checks f or Malware with one of the programs listed below, which also allow to remove the found unwanted software. All of the programs are free (for at least a trial per iod) with full functionality, and safe to install alongside your antivirus solut ion.}}

	179

	180 <div class="narrow-list" markdown="1">

	181

	182 #### {{windows-os Windows}}

	183

	184 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	185 * <a href="{{malwarebytes-win-affiliate-link http://buy.malwarebytes.com/get-tri al/adblock/en/?c=adblock&s=en&k=trial}}">{{malwarebytes-brand Malwarebytes}}</a>

	186 * <a href="{{hitmanpro-win-affiliate-link http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro}} ">{{hitmanpro-brand HitmanPro}}</a>

	187 * <a href="{{adcleaner-win-affiliate-link https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdow nload/1-adwcleaner/}}">{{adwcleaner-brand AdwCleaner}}</a>

	188 </ul>

	189

	190 </div>

	191 <div class="narrow-list" markdown="1">

	192

	193 #### {{osx-os OS X}}

	194

	195 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	196 * <a href="{{malwarebytes-osx-affiliate-link https://www.malwarebytes.org/antima lware/mac/}}">{{malwarebytes-brand Malwarebytes}}</a>

	197 </ul>

	198

	199 </div>

	200

	201 {{advanced-users-content For advanced users, refer to the guides below to remov e Malware and other programs on your computer that you don't remember installing . To regain control of your browsing experience, you must uninstall any maliciou s programs. For more help on uninstalling malicious programs from your computer, click one of the links below.}}

	202

	203 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	204 * [{{windows-os Windows}}](http://malwaretips.com/blogs/malware-removal-guide-fo r-windows/)

	205 * [{{osx-os OS X}}](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987)

	206 </ul>

	207

	208 ### <span class="badge-success">2</span> {{reset-browser-settings-heading Reset your browser settings}} { .split-section .badge-header }

	209

	210 {{reset-browser-settings-content Oftentimes uninstalling unwanted software does not restore your browser settings to their original state. Follow these guides t o do this manually:}}

	211

	212 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	213 * [{{internet-explorer-browser Internet Explorer}}](https://support.microsoft.co m/en-us/kb/923737)

	214 * [{{firefox-browser Mozilla Firefox}}](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/reset-fir efox-easily-fix-most-problems)

	215 * [{{chrome-browser Google Chrome}}](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/32 96214)

	216 * [{{opera-browser Opera}}](http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-reset-opera-browser-s ettings-to-their-defaults/)

	217 * [{{yandex-browser Yandex.Browser}}](https://help.yandex.com/newbrowser/faq/faq -settings.xml#reset)

	218 * [{{safari-6-7-browser Safari 6 & 7}}](http://help.coupons.com/articles/177-How -do-I-reset-my-Safari-browser-to-its-default-settings-on-Macintosh)

	219 * [{{safari-8-9-browser Safari 8 & 9}}](https://discussions.apple.com/message/26 874735)

	220 </ul>

	221

	222 ## {{prevent-infection-heading How do I prevent my computer from getting infecte d with Malware in the future?}} { .split-section .badge-header }

	223

	224 <ul markdown="1" class="list-custom">

	225 * {{use-official-channels-heading Use official channels to download your brows er:}}{: .check-item }

	226 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	227 * [{{firefox-browser Mozilla Firefox}}](http://www.mozilla.org/firefox)

	228 * [{{chrome-browser Google Chrome}}](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/des ktop/)

	229 * [{{opera-browser Opera}}](http://www.opera.com/)

	230 * [{{yandex-browser Yandex.Browser}}](https://browser.yandex.com/)

	231 </ul>

	232 * {{install-abp-heading Install <fix>Adblock Plus</fix>.}} {{install-abp-con tent <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> can help to block and hide ads that trick you into installing potentially unwanted programs. Get <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> from}} [ht tps://adblockplus.org/](https://adblockplus.org/).

	233 {: .check-item }

	234 * {{update-os-heading Keep your operating system and other software up-to-date .}}

	235 {: .check-item }

	236 * </span> {{avoid-popups-heading Don't click inside misleading pop-up windows. }}{ .text-danger } {{avoid-popups-content Many malicious websites try to insta ll Malware on your system by making images look like pop-up windows, or by displ aying an animation of the website scanning your computer.}}

	237 {: .cross-item }

	238 * {{dont-install-untrusted-heading Don't install untrusted software.}}{: .te xt-danger} {{dont-install-untrusted-content Some websites offer you software to accelerate your browser, to help you search the web, or to add toolbars that do things your browser already does. Some unwanted programs also come bundled in so ftware packages. Usually, these programs gather information on your browsing beh avior that serve only the people who designed them. Make sure you only install a dd-ons, extensions and plug-ins from your browser’s web store website and that y ou uncheck unwanted programs in software installation wizards.}}

	239 {: .cross-item}

	240 </ul>

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