Omni Ad Stopper is a type of adware that infects computers and displays unwanted advertisements to the user. It is designed to generate revenue for its creators by promoting various products or services through intrusive ads. Once installed on a computer, Omni Ad Stopper starts collecting information about the user’s browsing habits, including the websites visited, search queries, and clicked links. This data is then used to display targeted ads that are more likely to attract the user’s attention.
Omni Ad Stopper often infects computers through deceptive distribution methods. It may be bundled with free software that users download from the internet, such as media players, file converters, or download managers. When users install these applications without carefully reviewing the installation process, they may unknowingly agree to install Omni Ad Stopper along with the desired software. Additionally, Omni Ad Stopper may also be distributed through malicious websites, fake software updates, or infected email attachments. Once installed, it becomes difficult to remove Omni Ad Stopper as it may have rootkit capabilities or alter system settings to ensure its persistence on the infected computer.