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Types of Malware & Best Malware Protection Practices

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FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Jump ahead: Adware. Adware, also known as malvertising , is a type of malware that downloads or displays advertisements to the user interface. Rather than stealing data, adware is more of an irritant forcing users to see unwanted ads. Most users are familiar with adware in the form of unclosable browser pop-ups.

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MARCH 29, 2024

This ends up executing sketchy code that installs viruses, ransomware, spyware, or adware behind the victim's back. A DNS firewall and a classic antivirus are somewhat underused yet effective security tools that will come in handy. However, that seems to be a misconception because these cyberattacks often overlap.

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Malvertising Is a Cybercrime Heavyweight, Not an Underdog

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