Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Adware

What is adware?

• Software that is supported by advertisements

• Software that is sold to generate revenue

• Software that is free from ads

• Software that is used for gaming

How do adware developers make money?

• By offering in-app purchases

• Through sales of the software

• By selling online ads

• By charging users for ad-free versions

Which type of applications frequently use an adware model?

• Web applications

• Smartphone and tablet applications

• Desktop applications

• Gaming applications

What is a common way for adware to provide revenue for developers in apps?

• Blocking access to certain features

• Forcing users to watch long videos

• Displaying banner ads

• Charging a monthly subscription fee

What is an in-app purchase often used for in adware?

• To slow down the app performance

• To introduce more intrusive ads

• To remove ads for a one-time purchase or subscription

• To increase the number of ads shown

What is a potential risk associated with adware?

• Increased app performance

• Injecting ads into other parts of the operating system

• Enhanced user experience

• Improved security measures

How can malicious ads introduced by adware be removed?

• By restarting the device

• By uninstalling the adware

• By using antivirus and antimalware software

• By ignoring the ads

What may happen if adware injects ads into other parts of the operating system?

• Ads will disappear on their own

• No impact on the system

• Improved system performance

• Ads may appear as popups or on webpages

What is the purpose of antivirus and antimalware software in relation to adware?

• To introduce more ads

• To slow down the device

• To completely remove malicious ads

• To increase the number of ads shown

Which type of adware is considered safe to use?

• Adware that serves as malware

• Adware that injects ads into the operating system

• Adware that is free from ads

• Adware that generates revenue through sales