Adware.Lycos_SideSearch

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Name:	Adware.Lycos_SideSearch
Threat Level:	Elevated
Description:	Lycos Sidesearch can hijack your browser by changing the URL you selected to one of its advertisers. If you use Lycos you can add it to the Ignore List, but if you did not install it intentionally, remove it and you can still use the Lycos Search Engine by selecting Lycos for Search.
Type:	TT_Adware
Threat analysis:	Search ThreatExpert to view reports
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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