Advertisements are a known consequence of online life in 2025. When you watch a YouTube video, scroll through social media, or open an article like this one you’re reading right now, it’s normal and expected to see ads. Some advertising is more aggressive than others, but you know what you’re getting into when you use any facet of the modern internet.
However, there are other times when ads appear in unexpected places. These could be ads in the digital wallet app on your smartphone, ads on the home page for your smart TV, or even ads on your internet-connected fridge.