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2. Browser hijacking - Wikipedia

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   Unwanted programs often include no sign that they are installed, and no uninstall or opt-out instructions. [2] Most hijacking programs constantly change the settings of browsers, meaning that user choices in their own browser are overwritten. Some antivirus software identifies browser hijacking software as malicious software and can remove it ...

3. Conduit toolbar - Wikipedia

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   Conduit's toolbars have been described in online forums and news outlets as malware [9] [10] and are difficult to remove. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] It has both browser hijacking and rootkit capabilities. Conduit began to shift away from this part of its business in late 2013 when it spun off its toolbar division into Perion Network through a reverse merger ...

4. Ad blocking - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_blocking

   Free and open source: Several tools work under a FOSS model, powered by community contributions and donations, e.g. uBlock Origin. [ 78 ] [ failed verification ] Whitelisting: Some companies maintain a whitelist of websites that allow "acceptable ads" in exchange for a share of ad revenue.

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

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   While this is often a good thing as it prevents malware and other programs from infecting your computer, it can also cause problems with legitimate sites like AOL Mail. If you click on links in a legitimate email and get a notice that link can't be opened, you will need to either temporarily turn off your pop-up blocker, or add AOL Mail to the ...

6. AdBlock - Wikipedia

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   AdBlock is an ad-blocking browser extension for Google Chrome, Apple Safari (desktop and mobile), Firefox, Samsung Internet, Microsoft Edge and Opera. [4] [5] AdBlock allows users to prevent page elements, such as advertisements, from being displayed.

7. Wikipedia:Bypass your cache - Wikipedia

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   Click on "Tools" and then "Internet Options", and choose the "General" tab. Then click on "Delete…" under "Browsing history". In the "Temporary Internet files" section, click "Delete Files…". You will then get a dialogue box asking if you want to delete just the temporary files, or all off-line content. Choose the latter and click "OK".