Some
adware may be fine and help
serve more tailored ads, but
it's the malicious type
we'll be exploring.
Tips
to Avoid BADware
Don't click on
suspicious
links or ads
Double-check what
app you are
downloading and installing
on your device
Don't click on
suspicious
links or ads
Double-check
what app you are
downloading and installing
on your device
Look out for
fake
advertisements trying to
lure you in with a deal or
discount
Use ad blockers
and antivirus
/ anti-malware software
Legitimate sites
may
unknowingly serve malicious
ads as a result of how
third-party ad serving
works. Remember to stay
cautious even when visiting
highly trafficked,
well-known sites.
Look out for fake
advertisements trying to
lure you in with a deal or
discount
Use ad blockers and
antivirus
/ anti-malware software
Legitimate sites
may
unknowingly serve malicious
ads as a result of how
third-party ad serving
works. Remember to stay
cautious even when visiting
highly trafficked,
well-known sites
Malicious adware can be
scary. By using ad
blockers and having
solid firewalls with
antivirus and
anti-malware software,
you can mitigate the
potential for a
successful
attack.
