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What is istsvc.exe? IST adware/hijacker

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PC Pitstop Analysis

Purpose: istsvc.exe - This add-in from Integarated Search Technologies is spyware and a search and homepage Hijacker. It prompts advertising popups. Related to TinyBar, ToolbarCrash, RapidBlaster and Download Plus, it can be installed by simply visiting a website and using an ActiveX control. This process sends your browsing data back to it's servers. This is most common with adult content websites. Also known as ISTbar it is a serious security risk causing a drain on your computer resources, slow performance, and leaking of private information. Although sometimes difficult it should be removed immediately.

istsvc.exe DISABLE AND REMOVE. Intrusive adware or spyware.

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istsvc.exe Technical Information

Percentage of recently scanned PC's with this process running: 0.00%
Average CPU use for this program: 0%
Average RAM for this program: 4 MB

MD5 Hash Analysis

Program Name MD5 Count
istsvc.exe

MD5 Hashes
# Status MD5 File Info Last Seen Signed Day Week Month Threat info
1 Status 0x86e9a6e64d8362bae7631e12891889d2 More File Information No Data Unsigned 0 0 0 C2.Lop



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