About Blank Spyware
Computer users often utilize the Internet to download applications. These applications can be or contain spyware, a type of software that collects user information or otherwise manipulates system files. About Blank spyware is one kind of malicious spyware.
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Definition
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About Blank spyware, commonly referred to as About: Blank spyware, infiltrates your computer system and is stored in a hidden file in the C drive of your Windows system directory. About Blank tracks and monitors your web browsing activity without your consent.
Results
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About Blank causes your Internet Explorer homepage to set to About: Blank or some other specified homepage. The spyware can create a false search engine, which is used to record your web activity. About Blank can also result in a slowdown of computer system operation, application freezing or even a system crash.
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Removal
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About Blank is considered web search spyware, or spyware specifically related to Internet search activity. About Blank can be removed by antispyware programs specifically designed to detect and remove web search spyware.
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