Threat Summary NameĪdware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), pop up virus, pop-up advertisements, pop ups So, in order to avoid the installation of any adware: read all disclaimers and install screens very carefully, select only Custom or Advanced installation type and uncheck all optional software in which you are unsure. The option is given to users to stop the setup of any additional apps. The setup files of such apps, most often, clearly indicate that they will install bundled programs. The majority of adware come as a part of free software or even paid software which Net users can easily download online. You don’t know if your home address, account names and passwords are safe. Adware can be used to collect lots of marketing-type data about you which can be later transferred third party companies. Some of the more common acts on MAC systems include: adware can present constant pop ups and/or unwanted advertisements adware can redirect your web-browser to malicious web-sites adware can slow down your MAC system adware software can alter internet browser settings.Īnother reason why you need to remove adware software is its online data-tracking activity.

When adware software gets inside your computer, it might carry out various malicious tasks.