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iLookup.GlobalWebSearch Browser Hijacker Information
| Name: |
iLookup.GlobalWebSearch |
| Category: |
Browser Hijacker |
| Alias: |
- Alias: Troj/Favadd-D |
| Advice: |
Remove |
| Risk: |
Elevated Risk
Elevated threats are usually threats that fall into the range of adware in which data about a user's habits are tracked and sent back to a server for analysis without your consent or knowledge. |
| Description:
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iLookup.GlobalWebSearch is a Browser Helper Object that hijacks your home page and search settings.
iLookup.GlobalWebSearch on installation hijacks the Internet Explorer StartPage to http://www.hotwebsearch.com. It also displays a number of popup ads.
Installs Trojan.Downloader.TSA.
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| Type: |
Browser Hijacker - Adware is generally software that displays advertisements. Some advertisers may covertly install adware on your system and generate a stream of unsolicited advertisements that can clutter your desktop and affect your productivity. The advertisements may also contain pornographic or other material that you might find inappropriate. The extra processing required to track you or to display advertisements can tax your computer and hurt your system performance. |
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