Adware is software that displays advertising banners on Web browsers such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla. While not categorized as malware, many users consider adware invasive. Adware programs will display pop-ups on a system which are annoying popup ads and, in some instances, the degradation in either network connection or system performance where they will take over the network on the system. They are bundled with certain free software online as well. They are also often installed in tandem with spyware programs and both programs feed off of each other's functionalities - spyware programs profile users' Internet behavior, while adware programs display targeted ads that correspond to the gathered user profiles.
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