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2. HijackThis - Wikipedia

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   HijackThis (also HiJackThis or HJT) is a free and open-source [2] tool to detect malware and adware on Microsoft Windows.It was originally created by Merijn Bellekom, and later sold to Trend Micro.

3. Adware - Wikipedia

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   Adware has also been discovered in certain low-cost Android devices, particularly those made by small Chinese firms running on Allwinner systems-on-chip. There are even cases where adware code is embedded deep into files stored on the system and boot partitions, to which removal involves extensive (and complex) modifications to the firmware. [37]

4. Babylon (software) - Wikipedia

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   It is considered a part of Israel's Download Valley, [7] [8] a cluster of software companies monetizing "free" software downloads through adware. Babylon includes in-house proprietary dictionaries, as well as community-created dictionaries and glossaries.

5. Potentially unwanted program - Wikipedia

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   In 2015, research by Emsisoft suggested that all free download providers bundled their downloads with potentially unwanted software, and that Download.com was the worst offender. [4] Lowell Heddings expressed dismay that "Sadly, even on Google all the top results for most open source and freeware are just ads for really terrible sites that are ...

6. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Do not accept any downloads from websites that you don't recognize or trust. Be careful when downloading free programs, especially popular music and media sharing programs. Read all software licensing agreements carefully to understand what you're agreeing to install on your computer.

7. Malwarebytes (software) - Wikipedia

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   Malwarebytes is primarily a scanner that scans and removes malicious software, including rogue security software, adware, and spyware.Malwarebytes scans in batch mode, rather than scanning all files opened, reducing interference if another on-demand anti-malware software is also running on the computer.