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Spyblocs.eBlocs Spyware/Adware Definition
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Spyblocs.eBlocs |
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Potential Privacy Risk |
| Advice: |
Keep |
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Low Risk
Low risk threats pose a very low risk or no immediate danger to your computer or your privacy, however these types of applications may profile user online habits, but only according to specific privacy policies stated in the applications End-User License. These types of threats generally borderline on being a threat to being a standard application that has a complex license agreement that you knowingly installed. |
| Description:
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Spyblocs.eBlocs is an anti-spyware program that scans for spyware and adware on the user's computer.
The application is known for deceptive and aggressive advertising, including pop-ups and spam. The free scan produces false positives that work as scare tactics to get users to purchase the program.
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| Signatures:
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process: antispy.exe: MD5 Hash: 7f4f0c86667266177eb...
process: antispy.exe: MD5 Hash: .. |
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Potential Privacy Risk - Many applications that fit into this category offer highly valuable services, or tools to their customers free, using marketing data collection as a way to finance the development and support of the software. While not typically considered a high-risk, we recommend closely examining the policies of the company, and the End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) to make a decision before ignoring, or quarantining this software. |
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Top Potential Privacy Risk Visited Pages:
Alexa Toolbar
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Spyblocs.eBlocs
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