Adware: A type of software that displays or downloads advertising content, often without the user’s consent. While not always malicious, adware can negatively impact user experience by consuming system resources, causing slowdowns, and inundating the user with unwanted ads. Some forms of adware may also track user behavior or collect personal data without appropriate disclosure, posing privacy risks.
Categories: CC D5: Security Operations | CCSP D2: Cloud Data Security | CISM D3: Information Security Program | CISSP D3: Security Architecture and Engineering | Security+ D2: Threats Vulnerabilities and Mitigations | SSCP D7: Systems and Application Security
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