Adware (software that displays advertisements on your computer) promoters use a number of clever tricks to trick you into installing their software on your computer.
Some things to notice are:
By definition, adware is something that smart people don't want installed on their computers. Because of this, malware cannot just come out and ask people to install it. In many cases, computer owners don't even know it's installed. But not always.
If you don't want adware to enter through an open window, it will try to trick you into entering through the front door. Don't you think you're being deceived? Until we see these common ways people are tricked into installing malware on their computers, we can't be sure.
Adware Installation Method 1:
piggyback
• Usage:
Malware can be bundled with legitimate software that users actually need. B. Games or Emojis. The malware is simply called "companion software" and does not indicate what it does.
• How to fight:
Be very careful with software bundled with other software. Do not install software bundled with other software unless you fully understand the functionality of the bundled software. After all, if the bundled program has something to do with the program you actually need, why couldn't a software developer combine the functionality of both programs into one piece of software? , which is very sensitive to malware concerns and provides a lengthy explanation as to why you might want bundled software when you actually need to use it. Adware installation technique 2:
decoy tactics
• Usage:
When people become suspicious of bundled software, malware developers can simply label it as valuable software. For example, a browser plug-in that supposedly speeds up your web browsing, but actually only serves ads.
• How to fight:
Again, a suspicious mind helps you avoid malware. Ask yourself a few questions.
o What does this software actually do? Malware often comes with very vague claims. It certainly improves your browsing experience, but how? This improved browsing experience often means a browsing experience with more ads.
o If the software is so good, why is it distributed for free?Most of the time, the only time software is distributed for free is when he:
For open source (designed by a community of developers, not proprietary, open source software is always marked as such)
