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| Name: | Adware.BHO.GEN | |
| Threat Level: | High |
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| Description: | Adware.BHO.GEN is adware that use BHOs to display ads or can be used for malicious purposes like gathering info on your surfing habits. It also has the functionality to download and install further malicious files from remote servers. | |
| Type: | TT_Adware | |
| Also known as: | Adware/AdMedia [Fortinet] Adware/Freexxxmovies [Panda] AdWare.Win32.AdMedia.g [Kaspersky] | |
| Threat analysis: | Search ThreatExpert to view reports | |
| Removal: | This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor. | |
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