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Name: Hijacker.WinSearchIE32
Threat Level: High
Description: A browser hijacker. Changes the start page to http://mega.directwebsearch.net/index.php and creates a copy of itself in the 'system32' directory where an entry will be created for it to automatically start-up.
Type: TT_Hijacker
Also known as: Trojan-Downloader.Win32.Delf.xm [Kaspersky Anti-Virus ] Dropped
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Removal: This infection can be removed using Spyware Doctor.

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