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2. Prevent pop ups with these pro tips - AOL

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   Pop-up ads constantly warning you that “your system is infected with a virus or malware”—and that their service will save you A pop-up ad like this can seem scary. Resist clicking.

3. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

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   As of Microsoft Windows 10, web browsers can no longer set themselves as a user's default without further intervention; changing the default web browser must be performed manually by the user from Settings' "Default apps" page, ostensibly to prevent browser hijacking. [7]

4. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Always keep your Microsoft Windows operating system up to date and ensure that the latest security updates are installed using the Windows Update utility. Use antivirus software to protect your computer from viruses and other malware and always keep your antivirus definitions and databases up-to-date.

5. Ad blocking - Wikipedia

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   In January 2016, Brave, a free, ad-blocking browser for Mac, PC, Android, and iOS devices was launched. Brave users can optionally enable Brave's own ad network to earn Basic Attention Tokens (BATs), a type of cryptocurrency, which can be sent as micro-payments to publishers.

6. Turn pop-ups off or on in your browser - AOL Help

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   • Manage pop-ups in Edge • Manage pop-ups in Safari • Manage pop-ups in Firefox • Manage pop-ups in Chrome. While Internet Explorer may still work with some AOL products, it's no longer supported by Microsoft and can't be updated. Because of this, we recommend you download a supported browser for a more reliable and secure experience.

7. macOS malware - Wikipedia

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   Adware is also a problem on the Mac, with software like Genieo, which was released in 2009, inserting ads into webpages and changing users' homepage and search engine. Malware has also been spread on Macs through Microsoft Word macros. MacOS, known for its robust security, has faced evolving challenges regarding malware over time.

8. Restore your browser to default settings - AOL Help

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   This can remove adware, get rid of extensions you didn't install, and improve overall performance. Restoring your browser's default settings will also reset your browser's security settings. A reset may delete other saved info like bookmarks, stored passwords, and your homepage.

9. How to stop pop-ups, according to cyber security experts - AOL

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   How to stop pop-ups solution #3: Don't click on pop-ups Clicking on the pop-up can make the problem even worse. "Do not purchase anything offered to you in a popup via the pop-up.