Spyware Research > Infections > Adware.Bargain_Buddy
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| Name: | Adware.Bargain_Buddy | |
| Threat Level: | High |
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| Description: | Bargain Buddy consists of an IE Browser Helper Object, and a process set to run at startup. The BHO monitors web pages requested and terms entered into forms. If there is a match with a preset list of sites and keywords, an advertisement may be shown. The process can contact its maker's server to download updates to the list of advertisements and to the software itself. | |
| Type: | TT_Adware | |
| By: | BullsEye Network | |
| Also known as: | eXact Advertising | |
| Threat analysis: | Search ThreatExpert to view reports | |
| Variant: | eXact Advertising | |
| Removal: | This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor. | |
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