Adware.Wajam

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Short bio

Adware.Wajam is the detection for a large family of adware targeting Windows systems.

Type of infection

Adware.Wajam displays advertisements in the affected browser(s), either by opening new tabs or windows, or by replacing existing content or advertisements on visited sites. It is usually installed by the users themselves as part of bundlers.

Protection

Malwarebytes blocks Adware.Wajam

Associated threats

  • Adware.Wajam.TskLnk
  • PUP.Optional.Wajam