01.14.07
The Top 5 Misconceptions of Adware
With all of the different media sources and opinions that are available at everyone’s fingertips, it seems that the term “Adware” has been misconceived into something it is not. Some people may feel confident that they know exactly what adware is while others may not even know how to pronounce the word. To help set the record straight, below are some of the biggest misconceptions people have about adware.
1. Adware (also known as “ad ware”) Causes Harm To Your Computer.
On the contrary, adware was actually designed to benefit the users who install it. While some (well, probably most) people may think this is absolutely absurd, adware was designed with two goals in mind: First, to cut down expenses from advertising groups and second, to bring targeted ads that users would find relevant. Initially, it was never supposed to harm or infect your computer in any manner.
2. Adware Installs Itself Automatically
This is probably one of the biggest misconceptions. Whether you want to believe it or not, you usually give adware permission to install itself on your computer. This is because adware is usually attached to programs that are freely available to download and use from the Internet. In fact, adware is usually responsible for making these downloads free for you. Next time you download something, make sure to read the entire use agreement and see if you can find anything regarding any additional software being bundled with the download.