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Name: Adware.YourSiteBar
Threat Level: High
Description: YourSiteBar is an Internet Explorer BHO installed as a toolbar from Integrated Search Technologies (IST). It allows affiliates to create a custom marketing-based toolbar which generates revenue per install on a users computer. YourSiteBar has been reported to install without your knowledge or consent by using several security exploits.
Type: TT_Adware
By: Integrated Search Technologies (IST)
Threat analysis: Search ThreatExpert to view reports
Variant: ISTBar
Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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