Ads by ResultsBay is a text associated to ads that are attached by an unwanted program. We’re talking about adware that is installed onto popular web browsers when internet users download and install software in which the installation is customized and contains other programs than those originally desired. Once ResultsBay is installed it generates a handful of invasive ads: sponsored links, banners, videos, coupons, etc. By clicking these ads, which are not linked to the pages they sponsor, you could be infected by other malware even more hazardous to your system. Note that the majority of adware like ResultsBay follow your actions on the web, by recording your searches and the URL of sites you visit, with the goal of creating a database that can hold your IP and other identifying information.
To avoid the installation of adware like ResultsBay, you should take your time if you must install software found online. Here’s some advice:
- Verify the site on which you found the download; avoid sites like softonic and check the software’s homepage
- Proceed carefully with the installation, don’t click the next button too fast and always customize the installation if you have the chance. Don’t ever choose the “recommended” option
- Don’t click or download software from ads that state your current programs need an update. 99% of the time, these are scams.