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Full Name:
Alexa Toolbar Websearch
Type: DataMiner
Also Known as: Alexa Toolbar, Amazon Toolbar
Created by: Alexa Internet, Inc.
SG Index: 1 [Explain]
Removal tools: List of products that detect/remove/protect against Alexa Toolbar:
  • Desktop Anti-malware: Pro User: X-Cleaner
  • Control IM and P2P use, block spyware and other malware: RTGuardian
  • Endpoint Spyware Remediation: Greynet Enterprise Manager
  • IM, P2P control, malware prevention and web filtering in single appliance: Unified Security Gateway
  • Category Description: Software of any nature that has the primary function of gathering data about an end-user. Data gathered maybe personal or in aggregate only.
    Official Description: Alexa web search -- a new kind of search engine. With traffic rankings, user reviews and other information about sites, Alexa is a web site discovery tool. Features an Amazon shopping button on the product and anonymously aggregates surfing information. Provides clear EULA as well as opt-out instructions.
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    Alexa web search combines the Google search engine with Alexa's comprehensive site information and puts it all inside an Amazon.com interface.
    Comment: Used to transmit a identification ID, however, Alexa no longer does this. Has a very clear EULA but user's should understand that their surfing habits will be anonymously aggregated.


    Note- There have been reports that secure URLs can be sent when using the "Related Site Function" due to a security flaw in Internet Explorer.
    Information URL: http://www.alexa.com/
       
    Manual removal: Has uninstaller included.
    Properties:
  •  Autostarts/Stays Resident
  •  Changes browser
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