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Name: |
Alexa Toolbar |
Type: |
DataMiner |
Also Known As: |
Alexa Toolbar, Amazon Toolbar |
Danger Level: |
1 |
Category Description: |
Software of any nature that has the primary function of gathering data about an end-user. Data gathered maybe personal or in aggregate only. |
Official Description: |
Alexa web search -- a new kind of search engine. With traffic rankings, user reviews and other information about sites, Alexa is a web site discovery tool. Features an Amazon shopping button on the product and anonymously aggregates surfing information. Provides clear EULA as well as opt-out instructions.
Alexa web search combines the Google search engine with Alexa's comprehensive site information and puts it all inside an Amazon.com interface. |
Comment: |
Used to transmit a identification ID, however, Alexa no longer does this. Has a very clear EULA but user's should understand that their surfing habits will be anonymously aggregated.
Note- There have been reports that secure URLs can be sent when using the "Related Site Function" due to a security flaw in Internet Explorer. |
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Information URL: |
http://www.alexa.com/ |
Properties: |
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Manual Removal: |
Has uninstaller included. |