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2. OpenCandy - Wikipedia

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   OpenCandy's various undesirable side-effects included, changing the user's homepage, desktop background or search provider, inserting unwanted toolbars, plug-ins and extension add-ons in the browser. It also collected and transmitted various information about the user and their Web usage without notification or consent.

3. Potentially unwanted program - Wikipedia

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   Thirty-eight percent of extensions and 17 percent of programs were catalogued as malicious software, the rest being potentially unwanted adware-type applications. Some Google Chrome extension developers have sold extensions they made to third-party companies who silently push unwanted updates that incorporate previously non-existent adware into ...

4. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Be careful when downloading free programs, especially popular music and media sharing programs. Read all software licensing agreements carefully to understand what you're agreeing to install on your computer. Many popular applications include spyware components, and some of these applications won't work when these components are removed.

5. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

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   A previous installer of SourceForge included adware and PUP installers. [26] One particular one changes the browser settings of Firefox, Chrome and Internet Explorer to show the website "istartsurf.com" as the homepage. It does so by changing registry settings and installing software which resets the settings if the user tries to change them.

6. AOL Shield Pro Browser | Free Download | AOL Products

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   Download free today! Protect yourself against online threats with the AOL Shield Pro Browser Enhanced safety features help keep you protected from hackers, malware and scam websites.

7. Download and install SafeCentral - AOL Help

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   Click Try it FREE for 30 days. Enter your billing information. Click Start My Free Trial. Navigate to your confirmation email and click Get Started Now. An email request will be sent to finish setting up your account. Navigate to that email and click the link provided. Create your account password and click Save.

8. Google Chrome is safe, but here’s how to make it even safer

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   Google likely knows every site you visit, what you buy online, who you communicate with, and more. It is a solid browser, but you can make it safer.

9. TorrentLocker - Wikipedia

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   TorrentLocker is a ransomware trojan targeting Microsoft Windows. [1] [2] It was first observed in February 2014, with at least five of its major releases made available by December 2014. [3]