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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: 10px; |
| 90 padding-right: 10px; |
| 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: 35px; |
| 103 } |
| 104 |
| 105 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom ul |
| 106 { |
| 107 margin-right: 35px; |
| 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: 35px; |
| 131 } |
| 132 |
| 133 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .check-item, |
| 134 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .cross-item |
| 135 { |
| 136 padding-right: 35px; |
| 137 } |
| 138 |
| 139 .list-custom .check-item |
| 140 { |
| 141 background: url("/img/check.png") no-repeat left top; |
| 142 } |
| 143 |
| 144 .list-custom .cross-item |
| 145 { |
| 146 background: url("/img/cross.png") no-repeat left top; |
| 147 } |
| 148 |
| 149 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .check-item, |
| 150 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .cross-item |
| 151 { |
| 152 background-position-x: right; |
| 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 |
| 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</a> |
| 186 * <a href="{{hitmanpro-win-affiliate-link http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro}}
">HitmanPro</a> |
| 187 * <a href="{{adcleaner-win-affiliate-link https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdow
nload/1-adwcleaner/}}">AdwCleaner</a> |
| 188 </ul> |
| 189 |
| 190 </div> |
| 191 <div class="narrow-list" markdown="1"> |
| 192 |
| 193 #### 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</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](http://malwaretips.com/blogs/malware-removal-guide-for-windows/) |
| 205 * [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](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/923737) |
| 214 * [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/reset-firefox-easily-fix-most
-problems) |
| 215 * [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/3296214) |
| 216 * [Opera](http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-reset-opera-browser-settings-to-their-d
efaults/) |
| 217 * [Yandex.Browser](https://help.yandex.com/newbrowser/faq/faq-settings.xml#reset
) |
| 218 * [Safari 6 & 7](http://help.coupons.com/articles/177-How-do-I-reset-my-Safari-b
rowser-to-its-default-settings-on-Macintosh) |
| 219 * [Safari 8 & 9](https://discussions.apple.com/message/26874735) |
| 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 * [Mozilla Firefox](http://www.mozilla.org/firefox) |
| 228 * [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/) |
| 229 * [Opera](http://www.opera.com/) |
| 230 * [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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