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Updated:
- February 13, 2007 11:46:32 AM
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Type:
- Adware
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Publisher:
- Integrated Search Technologies
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Risk Impact:
- Low
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File Names:
- sidefind.exe,sfbho.dll,sidefind.dll
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Systems Affected:
- Windows 2000, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows NT, Windows Server 2003, Windows XP
Behavior
Adware.SideFind is an Internet Explorer explorer bar published by Integrated Search Technologies. It usually comes bundled with Trojan.ISTsvc.
Note: Detections prior to 5th September 2005 may detect this risk as Adware.ISTbar.
Symptoms
One or more files detected as Adware.SideFind.
Transmission
Adware.SideFind is usually installed via ActiveX while browsing affiliate websites.
Antivirus Protection Dates
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Initial Rapid Release version September 5, 2005
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Latest Rapid Release version July 31, 2011 revision 017
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Initial Daily Certified version September 5, 2005
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Latest Daily Certified version August 1, 2011 revision 005
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Initial Weekly Certified release date September 7, 2005
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