adware blocker
[/ˈædwɛər ˈblɑːkər/]
nounpl: adware blockers
bloqueador de adware
1. A software application or tool designed to detect, prevent, and remove adware (unwanted advertising software) from a computer or mobile device
I installed an adware blocker to stop those annoying pop-up advertisements from appearing on my browser.
Instalei um bloqueador de adware para impedir que aqueles anúncios pop-up irritantes apareçam no meu navegador.
2. A program that blocks or filters unwanted advertisements and malicious advertising-related software
The adware blocker successfully removed several unwanted programs from my computer.
O bloqueador de adware removeu com sucesso vários programas indesejados do meu computador.
In Brazil and Portugal, awareness of adware blockers has grown significantly with increased internet usage and cybersecurity concerns. The term is primarily used in tech-savvy communities and IT support contexts. In the USA, 'ad blocker' is more commonly used colloquially, while 'adware blocker' is the more precise technical term distinguishing between general ads and malicious advertising software.
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