ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Typhoid adware

Okay kiddo, here we go!

Typhoid adware is basically like a little bug that can get into your computer and cause problems. Just like how you can catch a cold or the flu and feel sick, your computer can catch typhoid adware and it can make things not work properly.

But unlike a cold or the flu, typhoid adware doesn't make you sneeze or cough. Instead, it can make things like pop-ups appear on your computer screen or cause your internet browser to go to strange websites. Sometimes it can even trick you into thinking you need to download a program or give your personal information away.

So just like how you know to wash your hands and cover your mouth when you're feeling sick to try to avoid getting other people sick, you need to be careful when you use your computer so you don't catch typhoid adware. Make sure you only download things from websites you trust and be careful of pop-ups or messages that seem suspicious. And if you do get typhoid adware on your computer, you might need to ask for help from a grown-up who's good with computers to help you get rid of it.