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What Is Adware, and How Can You Avoid It?

Adware is a type of malware showing unwanted ads and tracking your online activity. It spreads through free app downloads, unsafe websites, and phishing emails. Symptoms include excessive pop-up ads, slow performance, and unusual data usage. Adware removal involves checking installed apps, scanning with antivirus software, restoring browser settings, or a factory reset.

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How Scammers Turn Search Engines into Traps

Cybercriminals are exploiting search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to distribute malware and phishing scams, a process called SEO poisoning. This manipulation of search engine results