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  2. Google Safe Browsing - Wikipedia

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    Google Safe Browsing is a service from Google that warns users when they attempt to navigate to a dangerous website or download dangerous files. Safe Browsing also notifies webmasters when their websites are compromised by malicious actors and helps them diagnose and resolve the problem.

  3. Turn pop-ups off or on in your browser - AOL Help

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    While this is often a good thing as it prevents malware and other programs from infecting your computer, it can also cause problems with legitimate sites like AOL Mail. If you click on links in a legitimate email and get a notice that link can't be opened, you will need to either temporarily turn off your pop-up blocker, or add AOL Mail to the ...

  4. Google Chrome will start flagging misleading downloads - AOL

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    On the Chrome browser, soon you'll start seeing a warning every time a third-party tries to lure you into downloading a piece of software -- ultimately, though, it's up to you to determine whether ...

  5. uBlock Origin - Wikipedia

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    uBlock Origin (/ ˈ j uː b l ɒ k / YOO-blok [5]) is a free and open-source browser extension for content filtering, including ad blocking.The extension is available for Firefox and Chromium-based browsers (such as Chrome, Edge, Brave, and Opera).

  6. Fix problems with AOL websites due to ad blocking software

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    Ad blockers insert code into your browser to block ads, which can negatively impact website performance, break functionality, and even hide messages in AOL Mail. We recommend unblocking AOL Mail websites to avoid facing these issues. Doing this will also unblock ads. Adjust Other settings

  7. Disable third-party firewall software - AOL Help

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    Using the Windows taskbar; Using the Programs menu; Using the Windows taskbar 1. On the Windows taskbar, next to the clock, right-click the Norton icon, and then click Disable Smart Firewall. Note: If you don't see the icon next to the clock, click the arrow next to the clock to reveal the hidden icons. 2.

  8. 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 ...

  9. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

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    Unwanted programs often include no sign that they are installed, and no uninstall or opt-out instructions. [2] Most hijacking programs constantly change the settings of browsers, meaning that user choices in their own browser are overwritten. Some antivirus software identifies browser hijacking software as malicious software and can remove it ...