: The computer slows down as it's forced to click on invisible ads or becomes part of a botnet used to attack other websites. The Ending

When the user clicks download, they don't get the software. Instead, they usually get a . The password is provided in a text file or on the site. This is done to prevent antivirus programs from scanning the contents of the archive before it’s opened. The Payload

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