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09 Oct 2009   #1

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Sponsored search results lead to malware

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09 Oct 2009   #2

Windows 7 Ultimate x64, XP Mode, W8 RP VM, Linux Mint Debian 2nd OS HD- 7 Pro x64 second case
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Nothing new here without even seeing that one! Mainly you run into too much adware most of all. Whenever you add on a new program that wants to install a new IE toolbar that will often want to change your default search provider as well as your home page! Slippery tricks for the guilable there! GGrrrr....
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