Adware
Software that injects ads, pop-ups, redirects, or sponsored links. Often bundled with free installers and browser extensions.
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Short definitions for the labels you will see in ITSafety reports and antivirus alerts.
Software that injects ads, pop-ups, redirects, or sponsored links. Often bundled with free installers and browser extensions.
A potentially unwanted program or application. It may not behave like classic malware, but it can change settings, install extras, or collect usage data.
A component that changes homepage, search engine, new tab behavior, proxy settings, or browser shortcuts to force traffic through unwanted services.
Software that monitors user activity, collects personal information, tracks browsing, or sends data to another party without clear consent.
A malicious program disguised as something useful. Trojans are commonly used for loaders, credential theft, remote access, and secondary payloads.
Malware that encrypts files or blocks access to data and demands payment. Treat ransomware signs as an incident, not a normal cleanup task.
A broad antivirus label based on behavior, packing, heuristics, or similarity to known malware families. Use indicators to confirm what it means.
A legitimate file flagged by mistake. This is why matching hash, path, publisher, and behavior matters before deleting anything manually.