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Name: Adware.Energy_Plugin
Threat Level: Medium
Description: This threat triggers pop-up advertisements. Its EULA states that "The ENERGY PLUGIN software provide You the opportunity to download a software product that periodically deliver advertisements and promotional messages to Your computer based."
Type: TT_Adware
By: Energy Plugin
Also known as: not-a-virus:AdWare.Win32.EnergyPlugin.c [Kaspersky Lab], Trojan Horse [Symantec]
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Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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