Even those who are against adware and spyware say the software could serve a valuable purpose.
Adware, while annoying, is usually not a threat to a computer system; however, it may also come with spyware and other software that could be considered an invasion of privacy. Adware can track which internet sites a user visits and then present advertisements based on the types of web pages visited. Programs are also widely available that can detect and prevent adware.
• Hard drive infestation
• Invasive computer programs
• Invasive software, perhaps
• Online pop-up source
• Pop-up generators
• Pop-up producer
• Pop-up source
• Pop-up-producing program
• Producer of pop-ups
• Program producing pop-ups
• Program that generates online pop-ups
• Program with popups, perhaps
• Programming behind computer pop-ups
• Relative of spam
• Scourge of surfers