Adware agent: what is it?

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anonnnime Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   -
Hello
With Malwarebytes, the scan found an adware agent regarding my Panda antivirus (uninstall)
I would like to know what it is? ;
how is it problematic? and
whether I should quarantine it or destroy it
thank you in advance anonymous

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  1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712
     
    Hello,

    Adware is an advertising software
    that allows the author to earn money from the ads that pop up.

    Here, it seems more like a detection error if it's targeting Panda.

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  2. anonnnime Posted messages 4 Status Member
     
    Hello
    thank you for your response as it sheds light on my situation and allows me to choose my course of action
    It did seem a bit exaggerated to put uninstall panda in quarantine
    Best regards anonymous
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    1. Malekal_morte- Posted messages 178136 Registration date   Status Moderator, Security Contributor Last intervention   24 712
       
      yes, afterwards you can report a false positive: https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1164
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