If Linkvertise downloads a .exe or .dmg file to your computer during the "ad" phase, do not open it . These are often "installers" that bundle unwanted adware or browser hijackers.
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After the first set of tasks, you will often be redirected to a second Linkvertise page. Repeat the same steps. If Linkvertise downloads a