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2. Spybot – Search & Destroy - Wikipedia

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   Spybot – Search & Destroy (S&D) is a spyware and adware removal computer program compatible with Microsoft Windows.Dating back to the first Adwares in 2000, Spybot scans the computer hard disk and/or RAM for malicious software.

3. Spyware - Wikipedia

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   Spyware is any software that gathers information about a person or organization and sends it to another entity without consent. It can be used for malicious or legitimate purposes, and it can be difficult to detect and remove. Learn more about the origin, classification and examples of spyware.

4. Adware - Wikipedia

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   Adware is software that generates revenue by displaying online advertisements to users, sometimes without their consent. Learn about the different forms of adware, how it is used in legitimate and malicious software, and the ethical and security concerns it raises.

5. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Tips to avoid spyware and malware Always keep your Microsoft Windows operating system up to date and ensure that the latest security updates are installed using the Windows Update utility. Use antivirus software to protect your computer from viruses and other malware and always keep your antivirus definitions and databases up-to-date.

6. Privacy-invasive software - Wikipedia

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   To further aggravate the situation, some shady companies distributed fake anti-spyware tools in their search for a larger piece of the online advertising market. These fake tools claimed to remove spyware, but instead installed their own share of adware and spyware on unsuspecting users' computers.

7. Antivirus software - Wikipedia

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   Learn about the history, definition, and functions of antivirus software, a computer program used to prevent, detect, and remove malware. Find out how antivirus software evolved from the first virus checkers to the modern heuristic engines.