Disturbed by AboutBlank ?
AboutBlank better known as About:Blank browser hijack is normaly caused by malicious programs like spyware and trojan horses. Generally AboutBlank hijacker spreads through infected P2P file sharing games, music and movie downloads or through annoying bulk e-mails. After infecting the system About:Blank browser hijacker will drop harmful executable files into Windows temp folder to stay active in the memory.
AboutBlank is sign of aggresive browser hijacker that may download viruses, trojans, worms and steal sensitive private information!
Clones and Asociated Infections: HPConfig.exe, NISUM.EXE, NOPDB.EXE, MsgPlus.exe, iexplore.exe, spoolsv.exe, carpserv.exe, HPWirelessMgr.exe, symlcsvc.exe, OneTouch.EXE, svchost.exe, msnmsgr.exe, SAVScan.exe, AcctMgr.exe, BHO, lsass.exe, about:blank, navapsvc.exe
Possible indications of Browser Hijacker :
- Sluggish browser and Pc performance, sluggish Internet and system start-up
- Modified browser startpage re-directs to corrupt sites
- Missing or corrupt registry keys, dlls and system files initiate "Blue Screen Of Death" error
- Particularly difficult to delete About:Blank manually, fix and re-activate its files after manual deletion
- Pop-up blocker incapable to prevent porn, casino and other adult related bulk pop ups
- Hijacked desktop toolbar, wallpaper, tray icons and windows shortcuts
Probable About:Blank behaviors:
- Watches registry tracks, Windows activity, captures browsing history to generate matching pop-ups
- About:Blank installs itself into system and downloads harmful trojan and adware bundles through security leaks
- Collects and transmits private information to outside hackers by hiding from antivirus, firewall, antimalware and other security tools
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Infection Descriptions
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