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2. Inappropriate advertising on AOL

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   Follow the instructions given within these programs for the detection and removal of malware. If you don't have security software installed on your computer, you can select and install one by going to safety.aol.com. Run the Microsoft Update utility. Microsoft often releases patches that fix security holes and help protect your computer.

3. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

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   Some antivirus software identifies browser hijacking software as malicious software and can remove it. Some spyware scanning programs have a browser restore function to set the user's browser settings back to normal or alert them when their browser page has been changed.

4. MS Antivirus (malware) - Wikipedia

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   These alerts pretend to be a detection of an attack on that computer and the alert prompts the user to activate or purchase the software in order to stop the attack. More seriously it can paste a fake picture of a Blue Screen of Death over the screen and then display a fake startup image telling the user to buy the software.

5. Malicious Software Removal Tool - Wikipedia

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   On May 19, 2009, Microsoft claimed that the software has removed password stealer threats from 859,842 machines. [6] In August 2013, the Malicious Software Removal Tool deleted old, vulnerable versions of the Tor client to end the spread of the Sefnit botnet (which mined for bitcoins without the host owner's approval and later engaged in click ...

6. Protect yourself from internet scams - AOL Help

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   Phishing scams happen when you receive an email that looks like it came from a company you trust (like AOL), but is ultimately from a hacker trying to get your information. All legitimate AOL Mail will be marked as either Certified Mail , if its an official marketing email, or Official Mail , if it's an important account email.

7. 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.