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Issue 29340844: Issue 3802 - Create page to inform users about adware on web.adblockplus.org (Closed)

Patch Set: Fixed zombie list item Created June 23, 2016, 4:46 p.m.

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	1 title=About adware

	2 description=What is adware and how to get rid of it

	3 noheading=true

	4

	5 <head>

	6 <style>

	7 .split-section

	8 {

	9 margin-top: 20px;

	10 padding-top: 20px;

	11 border-top: 1px solid #ccc;

	12 }

	13

	14 .narrow-list

	15 {

	16 display: inline-block;

	17 width: 250px;

	18 margin: 0px 35px 10px 0px;

	19 vertical-align: top;

	20 }

	21

	22 [dir="rtl"] .narrow-list

	23 {

	24 margin: 0px 0px 10px 35px;

	25 }

	26

	27 .narrow-list ul

	28 {

	29 margin-bottom: 0px;

	30 }

	31

	32 .text-danger

	33 {

	34 color: #e11a2c;

	35 }

	36

	37 .alert-danger

	38 {

	39 padding: 15px;

	40 border: 2px solid;

	41 border-color: #e11a2c;

	42 background-color: #fff;

	43 }

	44

	45 .badge-header

	46 {

	47 vertical-align: middle;

	48 line-height: 34px;

	49 }

	50

	51 .badge-success

	52 {

	53 display: inline-block;

	54 vertical-align: top;

	55 text-align: center;

	56 line-height: 20px;

	57 margin-right: 7px;

	58 padding: 7px 0px;

	59 width: 34px;

	60 border-radius: 4px;

	61 color: #fff;

	62 background-color: #53b044;

	63 font-weight: bold;

	64 font-size: 20px;

	65 }

	66

	67 .list-custom,

	68 .list-unstyled,

	69 .list-custom ul

	70 {

	71 margin-top: 10px;

	72 margin-bottom: 10px;

	73 padding: 0px;

	74 }

	75

	76 .list-unstyled,

	77 .list-unstyled li,

	78 .list-custom ul,

	79 .list-custom ul li

	80 {

	81 margin-left: 0px;

	82 margin-right: 0px;

	83 padding-left: 0px;

	84 padding-right: 0px;

	85 }

	86

	87 .list-unstyled li,

	88 .list-custom li

	89 {

	90 list-style-type: none;

	91 }

	92

	93 .list-unstyled li,

	94 .list-custom li

	95 {

	96 padding-bottom: 10px;

	97 line-height: 20px;

	98 }

	99

	100 .list-custom

	101 {

	102 position: relative;

	103 margin: 0px;

	104 padding: 20px 0px 0px 0px;

	105 overflow: visible;

	106 list-style-type: none;

	107 }

	108

	109 [dir="ltr"] .list-custom

	110 {

	111 padding-left: 40px;

	112 }

	113

	114 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom

	115 {

	116 padding-right: 40px;

	117 }

	118

	119 .list-custom > li

	120 {

	121 padding-bottom: 25px;

	122 }

	123

	124 .list-custom .check-item,

	125 .list-custom .cross-item

	126 {

	127 position: absolute;

	128 left: auto;

	129 right: auto;

	130 height: 20px;

	131 width: 40px;

	132 }

	133

	134 [dir="ltr"] .list-custom .check-item,

	135 [dir="ltr"] .list-custom .cross-item

	136 {

	137 left: 0;

	138 }

	139

	140 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .check-item,

	141 [dir="rtl"] .list-custom .cross-item

	142 {

	143 right: 0;

	144 }

	145

	146 .list-custom .check-item

	147 {

	148 background: url("/img/check.png") no-repeat center top;

	149 }

	150

	151 .list-custom .cross-item

	152 {

	153 background: url("/img/cross.png") no-repeat center top;

	154 }

	155 </style>

	156 </head>

	157

	158 # {{page-header I’m using <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> but I still see suspicious ads }}

	159

	160 <div class="text-danger" markdown="1">

	161 ## {{alert-heading What happened?}}

	162

	163 {{alert-content <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> has detected ads that are likely injecte d with Adware, which may have infected your computer.}}

	164 {: .alert-danger }

	165 </div>

	166

	167 ## {{what-is-adware-heading What is Adware?}}

	168

	169 {{what-is-adware-content Adware is one type of Malware, short for "Malicious Sof tware.” It is a term generally used for software installed on your computer that is designed to infiltrate or damage a computer system without your consent. In many cases you obtained this software without knowing it, as these applications are often bundled in other software installers.}}

	170

	171 ## {{why-not-blocked-heading Why doesn't <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> block these ads ?}}

	172

	173 {{why-not-blocked-content <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> is designed to block ads that are delivered from websites or their advertising partners. Malicious software ca n inject ads in such a way that the ads can not reliably be blocked by <fix>Adbl ock Plus</fix>. The best way to stop these ads is to remove the Malware that dis plays them.}}

	174

	175 ## {{how-to-solve-heading How can I solve this?}}

	176

	177 ### <span class="badge-success">1</span> {{remove-unwanted-programs-heading Get rid of unwanted programs}} { .split-section .badge-header }

	178

	179 {{remove-unwanted-programs-content For users unfamiliar with the administration of their computer's operating system, it’s recommended to run automated checks f or Malware with one of the programs listed below, which also allow to remove the found unwanted software. All of the programs are free (for at least a trial per iod) with full functionality, and safe to install alongside your antivirus solut ion.}}

	180

	181 <div class="narrow-list" markdown="1">

	182

	183 #### Windows

	184

	185 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	186 * <a href="{{malwarebytes-win-affiliate-link http://buy.malwarebytes.com/get-tri al/adblock/en/?c=adblock&s=en&k=trial}}">Malwarebytes</a>

	187 * <a href="{{hitmanpro-win-affiliate-link http://www.surfright.nl/en/hitmanpro}} ">HitmanPro</a>

	188 * <a href="{{adcleaner-win-affiliate-link https://toolslib.net/downloads/viewdow nload/1-adwcleaner/}}">AdwCleaner</a>

	189 </ul>

	190

	191 </div>

	192 <div class="narrow-list" markdown="1">

	193

	194 #### OS X

	195

	196 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	197 * <a href="{{malwarebytes-osx-affiliate-link https://www.malwarebytes.org/antima lware/mac/}}">Malwarebytes</a>

	198 </ul>

	199

	200 </div>

	201

	202 {{advanced-users-content For advanced users, refer to the guides below to remov e Malware and other programs on your computer that you don't remember installing . To regain control of your browsing experience, you must uninstall any maliciou s programs. For more help on uninstalling malicious programs from your computer, click one of the links below.}}

	203

	204 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	205 * [Windows](http://malwaretips.com/blogs/malware-removal-guide-for-windows/)

	206 * [OS X](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987)

	207 </ul>

	208

	209 ### <span class="badge-success">2</span> {{reset-browser-settings-heading Reset your browser settings}} { .split-section .badge-header }

	210

	211 {{reset-browser-settings-content Oftentimes uninstalling unwanted software does not restore your browser settings to their original state. Follow these guides t o do this manually:}}

	212

	213 <ul class="list-unstyled" markdown="1">

	214 * [Internet Explorer](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/923737)

	215 * [Mozilla Firefox](https://support.mozilla.org/kb/reset-firefox-easily-fix-most -problems)

	216 * [Google Chrome](https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/3296214)

	217 * [Opera](http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-reset-opera-browser-settings-to-their-d efaults/)

	218 * [Yandex.Browser](https://help.yandex.com/newbrowser/faq/faq-settings.xml#reset )

	219 * [Safari 6 & 7](http://help.coupons.com/articles/177-How-do-I-reset-my-Safari-b rowser-to-its-default-settings-on-Macintosh)

	220 * [Safari 8 & 9](https://discussions.apple.com/message/26874735)

	221 </ul>

	222

	223 ## {{prevent-infection-heading How do I prevent my computer from getting infecte d with Malware in the future?}} { .split-section .badge-header }

	224

	225 <ul class="list-custom" markdown="1">

	226 * <span class="check-item"></span> {{use-official-channels-heading Use officia l channels to download your browser:}}

	227 * [Mozilla Firefox](http://www.mozilla.org/firefox)

	228 * [Google Chrome](https://www.google.com/chrome/browser/desktop/)

	229 * [Opera](http://www.opera.com/)

	230 * [Yandex.Browser](https://browser.yandex.com/)

	231 * <span class="check-item"></span> {{install-abp-heading Install <fix>Adblock Plus</fix>.}} {{install-abp-content <fix>Adblock Plus</fix> can help to block and hide ads that trick you into installing potentially unwanted programs. Get < fix>Adblock Plus</fix> from}} [https://adblockplus.org/](https://adblockplus.org /).

	232 * <span class="check-item"></span> {{update-os-heading Keep your operating sys tem and other software up-to-date.}}

	233 * <span class="cross-item"></span> {{avoid-popups-heading Don't click inside m isleading pop-up windows.}}{ .text-danger } {{avoid-popups-content Many malici ous websites try to install Malware on your system by making images look like po p-up windows, or by displaying an animation of the website scanning your compute r.}}

	234 * <span class="cross-item"></span> {{dont-install-untrusted-heading Don't inst all untrusted software.}}{: .text-danger} {{dont-install-untrusted-content Som e websites offer you software to accelerate your browser, to help you search the web, or to add toolbars that do things your browser already does. Some unwanted programs also come bundled in software packages. Usually, these programs gather information on your browsing behavior that serve only the people who designed t hem. Make sure you only install add-ons, extensions and plug-ins from your brows er’s web store website and that you uncheck unwanted programs in software instal lation wizards.}}

	235 </ul>

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