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Adware:W32/SideStep

Name : Adware:W32/SideStep
Detection Names : AdWare.Win32.SideStep
Application.Generic.133785
Aliases : AdWare.Win32.SideStep (McAfee)
Category:Spyware
Type:Adware
Platform:W32

Summary

This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.

Additional Details

SideStep is an adware that displays travel-related advertising materials that may be unsolicited or unwanted by users.

During installation, SideStep drops a DLL file in the %SYSTEM% folder. The DLL file is added as a browser helper object (BHO).

SideStep is also known to log details of the user information.