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Spyware Information |
| Name: |
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Zipclix |
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| Threat
Level: |
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| Category: |
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Adware |
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Spyware Characteristics |
| Description: |
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Zipclix
is an Internet Explorer search toolbar. |
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What it does? |
| Advertising: |
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Yes,
The software can be directed by its
controlling server to show periodic
advertisements.
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| Privacy
violation: |
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No.
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| Security
issues: |
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Yes,
Can be directed by its controlling server
to download and execute arbitrary code
as a self-updating feature.
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| Stability
problems: |
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No. |
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Method of infection |
| Installed
by the InternetWasher parasite,
along with Httper. Both programs
are controlled by popupblockade.com. |
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