spyware detection: 180Solutions.SearchAssistant
July 9th, 2006, by Chris, at 411 Spyware | Posted in Adware, Spyware, detect spyware, detecting spyware, free spyware remover, how to get rid of spyware, removing spyware, spyware detection, spyware popup, spyware program, spyware protection180Solutions.SearchAssistant is adware that may track your search requests and monitor your web surfing habits and so it may display targeted pop-up advertising. 180Solutions.SearchAssistant may record the websites you visit and report the data it collects about you to 180Solutions’ parent servers. 180Solutions.SearchAssistant may launch new popup windows of ad partner sites on your desktop according to your searched terms and your browser activities. 180Solutions.SearchAssistant may also be known as 180Search Assistant.
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