Adware.AdBlock

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Name:	Adware.AdBlock
Threat Level:	Medium
Description:	AdBlock is a Browser Helper Object which adds a toolbar button into your browser and redirects to unwanted advertisement pages. In the search re-direction function, the user is directed to a search page operated by Linkz Internet Services or its affiliates. In these instances the web server can collect information such as the users IP address, the date and time of access and will record the search term entered. Adblock can also automatically update itself when a new version is available.
Type:	TT_Adware
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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