Definitions[]
Adware (an acronym for advertising-supported software) is
| “ | [a] type of advertising display software that delivers advertising content potentially in a manner or context that may be unexpected and unwanted by users.[1] | ” |
| “ | [a] software package which automatically plays, displays or downloads advertising material to a computer after the software is installed on it or while an associated application is being used.[2] | ” |
Overview[]
Some adware displays advertisements in pop-up windows or a bar in the frame of the application window, while others monitor a user's computer usage (including websites visited) and displays targeted advertisements based on that use.
References[]
- ↑ Anti-spyware Coalition Glossary (2007).
- ↑ ITU, ICT Regulatory Toolkit, Glossary, at 1 (full-text).