Check Point Virus Information Center

Spyware Information Center

The Spyware Information Center serves as a rich, up-to-minute resource, containing information on latest spyware and malware provided by the ZoneAlarm Security Research Team. The team is constantly identifying new spyware, adware, and other potentially unwanted software by monitoring the latest security threat trends 24 hours, 365 days a year, and updating detections to protect systems immediately.

Glossary Browse Classification Submit Spyware

SmartDefense Advisor Article # 1003 | Last updated on 2005-04-06

180search Assistant
Adware (Tell me more.)

180search Assistant is a Browser Plugin. While you are browsing the Internet, 180search Assistant monitors the pages you access and any terms you search. It matches these with a list of keywords, and when it gets a match, it displays advertisements. 180search Assistant tracks your browsing history.

How Is It Installed?

180search Assistant comes bundled with other programs. When you install the bundled programs, you also install 180search Assistant.

How Dangerous Is It?

Advertising

180search Assistant displays ads based on items you view and search on while browsing. It also opens web pages of its advertisers. 180search Assistant sends information about the websites you visit back to its controlling servers.

What Should I Do?

If this application has been prohibited by the site administrator you must remove it from your computer before accessing the site. If it has not been prohibited, you should delete it because it has no useful value, is a stand-alone application, and not part of any other software package, and its deletion does not affect your system stability.

How Can I Remove It?

Automatic Removal

To delete 180search Assistant go to the Start Menu -> Settings -> Control Panel -> Add/Remove Programs. Select 180search Assistant and press the Remove button.

Manual Removal

Use the Automatic Removal instructions.

Links/Resources