Spyware Detail

Alias

Effective Brand Toolbar

Category

Adware:  Software that displays pop-up/pop-under advertisements when the primary user interface is not visible, or which do not appear to be associated with the product.



Reasons For Retention

Research completed 12.28.2004. Based on eTrust PestPatrol® Spyware Scorecard v2.0, it: First, Installs or updates without user permission or knowledge at time of installation. It came bundled with a variety of other pests. Second, Displays popup/popunder ads that are displayed when main product is not running or do not appear to be connected with the product. Third, Silently connects to an unintended location to transmit personal information.

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