PUAs have varied dangerous functionality, and these functions can be in different combinations. Some of these advertisements can even be triggered (when clicked) to execute scripts designed to download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without users' permission. The delivered ads significantly diminish the browsing experience by overlaying page content and reducing browsing speed.įurthermore, once clicked, intrusive ads can redirect to various misleading, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. Since most users download/install adware-type programs unintentionally, they are also classified as Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs).Īdware enables the placement of pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, and other intrusive advertisements on any visited website (or different interfaces).

Due to this, it is categorized as adware.Īdditionally, Multi AdBlock has data tracking capabilities, which are used to collect browsing-related information. In fact, rather than eliminating ads, this fake adblocker delivers them. Multi AdBlock is a browser extension endorsed as a tool capable of removing online advertisements.

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