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Adware.SideBySide

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Updated: February 13, 2007 11:45:39 AM
Type: Adware
Publisher: sidebysidesearch.com
Risk Impact: Low
File Names: sbss.exe
Systems Affected: Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP

Behavior


Adware.SideBySide directs web searches to sidebysidesearch.com, and displays pop-up ads.

Symptoms


Your Symantec program detects Adware.SideBySide.

Transmission


The SideBySideSearch installer must be executed.

Protection

  • Initial Rapid Release version July 6, 2005
  • Latest Rapid Release version June 14, 2008 revision 017
  • Initial Daily Certified version July 6, 2005
  • Latest Daily Certified version July 24, 2008 revision 024
  • Initial Weekly Certified release date July 6, 2005

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