adware

[/ˈæd.wer/]
nounpl: adware (uncountable)
adware
1. Software that displays unwanted advertisements on a user's computer or device, often bundled with free programs or installed without explicit user consent
The user's browser was flooded with pop-up ads after accidentally installing adware.
O navegador do usuário foi inundado com anúncios pop-up após instalar acidentalmente adware.
2. A category of potentially unwanted software (PUP) that generates revenue by displaying advertisements to the end user
Antivirus software can detect and remove adware from your system.
O software antivírus pode detectar e remover adware do seu sistema.
Adware is a widely recognized term in both Brazilian and American tech communities. In Brazil, the English term 'adware' is predominantly used in technical and cybersecurity discussions rather than a Portuguese translation. Users commonly encounter adware through free software downloads and torrent sites. In the USA, adware awareness is part of general digital literacy education and cybersecurity best practices.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
potentially unwanted softwarePUPmalvertisingspywarebloatware

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
adware
Commonly used in tech contexts; sometimes called 'programa de propaganda' in informal speech
São Paulo
adware
Standard usage in tech-savvy communities
Portugal
adware
Used in Portuguese tech industry; rarely translated, understood as English technical term
USA
adware
Standard industry terminology in cybersecurity and IT contexts

Related Words

malwarespywareransomwareanti-adwareadvertisementbrowser hijackerunwanted software

Related Idioms & Phrases

adware infection
remove adware
adware removal tool
bundle with adware
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