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AdBlock360 makes the following system changes to ensure effective ad-blocking:

1. It installs a root certificate to enable the filtering of HTTPS-encrypted traffic.
2. It installs the WFP driver and configures the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) to filter ads across the entire system.

AdBlock360 uses the Windows Filtering Platform (WFP) to ensure comprehensive, system-wide filtering of network traffic. Instead of configuring a proxy, the application operates at a lower level by implementing a kernel-mode WFP driver. This driver interacts with the Windows Filtering Platform, allowing AdBlock360 to monitor, filter, modify, or block network traffic at various levels of the network stack. The WFP driver intercepts raw network traffic and streams this low-level data to the AdBlock360 Service for high-level processing and decryption/re-encryption. This mechanism provides system-wide ad blocking across all browsers and apps on the PC.

AdBlock360 installs a self-signed root certificate to filter intrusive ads, including HTTPS-encrypted traffic. This enables the application to decrypt and analyze browser traffic locally without transmitting sensitive data to external servers.

Potential risks associated with installing a root certificate include the fact that it may expose encrypted traffic to local software on your device. Furthermore, the misuse of this certificate could theoretically compromise secure connections. AdBlock360 mitigates these risks through the following key measures:

1. Local Processing: AdBlock360 is designed to process all traffic locally on your device, meaning it does not transmit sensitive data (such as login credentials or financial data) to external servers.
2. Exclusive Use: The root certificate, which is self-signed, is used exclusively for ad-blocking purposes.
3. Secure Necessity: The certificate is installed to filter intrusive ads, including HTTPS-encrypted traffic, enabling the application to decrypt and analyze browser traffic locally.

Yes, AdBlock360 modifies website content to remove intrusive ads and trackers, improving your browsing experience.

• AdBlock360 does not inject new ads, banners, or third-party offers.
• AdBlock360 does not harvest or store user information from websites.

AdBlock360 processes all user data locally on your device. Sensitive information, such as login credentials and financial data, is not stored or transmitted to external servers.

Learn more here: https://adblock360.com/is-adblock360-malware

Yes, you can remove the root certificate and disable filtering settings through the application interface. However, disabling or removing these features has significant consequences for the application’s effectiveness:

1. Removing the root certificate: AdBlock360 will be limited to blocking ads only on HTTP websites. HTTPS websites will bypass filtering, resulting in ads on those sites not being blocked.
2. Disabling filtering: Disabling the system-level filtering will result in AdBlock360 no longer filtering any traffic, causing ad-blocking functionality to stop working entirely.

The sources explicitly strongly recommend keeping both features enabled to guarantee effective ad-blocking across all websites.

Yes, AdBlock360 uses trusted third-party and open-source filter lists to enhance ad-blocking capabilities. These filters are disclosed in the EULA.

AdBlock360 blocks intrusive, disruptive and unsafe adverts. To help us continue offering AdBlock360 for free, the Free version includes the Respectful Ads programme, which occasionally displays certain unobtrusive adverts. The programme is enabled by default in the Free version and can be disabled at any time in Settings. It is disabled by default in Premium plans.

Yes, AdBlock360 is completely free. You can download and use all the app's features without any additional charges

AdBlock360 is a free application for blocking ads on Windows 10 and 11. It helps clean web pages from intrusive ads, pop-ups, and video ads, providing a more comfortable and safer browsing experience

AdBlock360 provides powerful ad-blocking both on websites and within applications. Unlike many browser extensions, our app blocks ads at the system level, ensuring more comprehensive protection and faster page loading

Yes, AdBlock360 blocks ads on YouTube and other popular websites and apps.