SidebySide Search

SideBySIDESEARCH is a browser plug-in that adds a SIDESEARCH bar to Internet Explorer and displays alternative search results.When a search is done, SideBySIDESEARCH opens a column of alternative search results on the left side of the page. If the user clicks on a link in those results, a new window opens for the page. It has been said to also spawn pop-ups on the desktop. SideBySIDESEARCH can be downloaded from the vendor's website but has been seen to install without notice or consent via exploits bundled with other adware. The privacy policy states that a unique application number is assigned to each download of the application and is tramsmitted back to the server. The privacy policy also states that the application is only installed with user consent, which has been demonstrated to be false.0

General information:

Malware Name:	SidebySide Search
Malware Type:	Adware
Company Name:	SideBySideSearch
Company URL:	http://sidebysidesearch.com/
Threat Level:	Elevated Risk
Operating System:	WIN XP
Installation Type:	Installed through EXE
Operation:	Time of After Installation.

Company Description:

SideBySideSearch is a comparative search tool that provides with additional results while we search the Internet. SideBySideSearch gives easy access to billions of web pages to help us find exactly what we're looking for -- music, movies, software, games, TV shows, information, images, ebooks and more. Find online discounts, compare prices, and save money on popular products and services. Read reviews and find show times for the films we love, playing in a theater near us.

Spyware Description:

SideBySIDESEARCH is a browser plug-in that adds a SIDESEARCH bar to Internet Explorer and displays alternative search results.When a search is done, SideBySIDESEARCH opens a column of alternative search results on the left side of the page. If the user clicks on a link in those results, a new window opens for the page. It has been said to also spawn pop-ups on the desktop. SideBySIDESEARCH can be downloaded from the vendor's website but has been seen to install without notice or consent via exploits bundled with other adware. The privacy policy states that a unique application number is assigned to each download of the application and is tramsmitted back to the server. The privacy policy also states that the application is only installed with user consent, which has been demonstrated to be false.0

Characteristics/Symptoms:

    -> Displays third-party advertising on the computer -> Tracks browsing habits -> Degrade the performance and stability of the computer. -> Bundled with other adware0

Additional information might be found here:

	Search at Google for SidebySide Search
	Search at Bing for SidebySide Search
	Search at Yahoo for SidebySide Search

Processes Running:

sbsse.exe

File information Created after Installation:

File Location	Size (Bytes)	Type
C:\Program Files\sbsse\Stop sbsse.lnk	500	Shortcut

Folder information Created after Installation:

Folder Location

Registry information Created after Installation: