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Name: Adware.Advertising
Threat Level: Low
Description: Advertising companies store cookies on a user's computer to serve targeted ads based on the web surfers interests when visiting a website serving their ads.
Type: TT_Adware
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Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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