If you are a fan of downloading free software from internet, you must have had come across those installers that seek permissions to make their web pages as default home page for your browser, install a browser toolbar and stuff like that.
Those browser toolbars are nothing but a catchy piece of software to spy on you and send your browsing data back to their masters.
Potentially web toolbars have the tendency to log your:
1- Clicks
2- URL Visits
3- Username/Passwords
4- Browsing Behavior
5- Chats
And much much more (for the purpose they have been developed for)... Easily speaking browser toolbars provide you a little information but take a lot.from you in hidden form through backdoor channels and under extreme circumstances, even get you exposed to ads and spyware which can seriously damage your PC and privacy both.
Therefore, whenever you run into a situation during which an installer requires you to install browser toolbar, deselect the option and proceed to installation. Best option would be even discontinue the installation to discourage the vendors and send them the message that no one is ready to fall into their trap.
Those browser toolbars are nothing but a catchy piece of software to spy on you and send your browsing data back to their masters.
Potentially web toolbars have the tendency to log your:
1- Clicks
2- URL Visits
3- Username/Passwords
4- Browsing Behavior
5- Chats
And much much more (for the purpose they have been developed for)... Easily speaking browser toolbars provide you a little information but take a lot.from you in hidden form through backdoor channels and under extreme circumstances, even get you exposed to ads and spyware which can seriously damage your PC and privacy both.
Therefore, whenever you run into a situation during which an installer requires you to install browser toolbar, deselect the option and proceed to installation. Best option would be even discontinue the installation to discourage the vendors and send them the message that no one is ready to fall into their trap.
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