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Name:	Spyware.DownseekAd
Threat Level:	Elevated
Description:	DownseekAd monitors your browsing habits and produces pop-up advertisements when it detects certain keywords on the web browser.
Type:	TT_Adware, TT_Spyware
By:	Downseek.com
Also known as:	Downseek
Threat analysis:	Search ThreatExpert to view reports
Removal:	This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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