The name sounds pretty disgusting, doesn’t it? RuPorn is another adware program designed to display relevant pop-up ads on your pc. If you have had advertising software installed on your computer before, you know that at the very least it is annoying. Besides pop-up ads, is there anything to be worried about? Possibly. Here is more information you need to make an informed decision.

How do adware programs display ads to you that seem to be related to your interests? They have the ability to access what you do online – your searches, the websites you visit, etc. This way, they gather information about you and can display ads that you are interested in. This is an attempt to get you to purchase a product from one of their ads. Are there other dangers to consider?  Plenty.

Adware programs like RuPorn can actually get access to your business information, if you conduct it online. Since it has the ability to track your activities, it can gain access to passwords, business accounts and other private information. While this doesn’t always happen, you should be aware that it can. Different programs carry different threat levels, so it’s hard to know just how much danger you may be in. This is why it is vitally important that you remove these programs as soon as you are aware you have them installed.

Where do these malicious software programs come from? Commonly, they piggyback on another program that you purposely download, although you don’t realize it. Adware can cause a variety of symptoms, such as slow computer performance and a changed homepage. It can even reconfigure the settings of your pc, which can be almost impossible to repair. Now you are getting a clear picture as to why you should remove it!

Adware is ugly, malicious stuff that you definitely don’t want on your pc. If you believe that RuPorn or some other advertising software may be installed on your computer, click here for a free scan!