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BrowserModifier:Win32/SearcherSmart
Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus
Aliases: No associated aliases
Summary
BrowserModifier:Win32/SearcherSmart is a BHO (Browser Helper Object) for Internet Explorer, and may be known as Searchersmart Search Enhancer. It may be installed by third-party programs as an Internet Explorer add-on.
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