👉 Adware is a type of malicious software designed to display unwanted advertisements on a user's device, often without the user's explicit consent. It typically operates by embedding itself into legitimate software or websites, using techniques like bundling ads with free applications or exploiting vulnerabilities to inject ads directly onto a user's screen. Adware can track user behavior, collect personal data for targeted advertising, and sometimes even compromise the security of the device by creating backdoors for hackers. While some adware may generate revenue for developers through affiliate marketing or display revenue sharing, most forms of adware are intrusive and can significantly degrade user experience by slowing down systems and consuming bandwidth.
