Risk Level: | Threat Name: | CRCK_BLAT.A |
| Threat Family: | CRCK_BLAT | |
| Type: | Potentially Unwanted Application | |
| Subtype: | Cracking Application | |
| Length: | Unknown | |
| Registry Clean-Up Tool: | Free Download |
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What is CRCK_BLAT.A?
CRCK_BLAT.A is a common and potentially unwanted application (PUA), a type of malware that although harmless, is usually unwanted on your system. Most potentially unwanted applications monitor user behavior to unleash targeted pop-up advertisements that denigrate computer performance and impede the user experience.
Like other potentially unwanted applications, CRCK_BLAT.A gains entry onto vulnerable machines via user download. When a browser is opened, CRCK_BLAT.A begins running in the background under the guise of a program designed to improve user experience and functionality. Unfortunately, CRCK_BLAT.A is only engaging in information capture or attempting to advertise unwanted products and services.
What are Potentially Unwanted Applications?
Potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) such as CRCK_BLAT.A are not inherently malicious, but can engage in unethical, unwanted, or masked behaviors. These applications are commonly bundled with intentionally sought after software applications.
CRCK_BLAT.A, like many other potentially unwanted applications, monitors and captures user behavior to flood infected computers with large quantities of unsolicited pop-up advertisements. Though not a browser hijacker (which will actually control browsing behavior), it can make exposed browsers subject to spam, unwanted toolbar add-ons, extension programs, and pop-up advertisements.
How did CRCK_BLAT.A get on my Computer?
CRCK_BLAT.A is commonly bundled with seemingly innocuous freeware/shareware downloads. It may have found its way onto your computer in any number of ways, including:
- External media, such as pen drive, DVD, and memory card already infected with CRCK_BLAT.A
- Free downloads provided by malicious websites
- Bundled in the install process of other software you install
- Spam email attachments
- Torrent or bulk upload sites providing free downloads
- Programs providing graphical enhancements, such as mouse pointer icons, desktop themes and backgrounds, and emoticons and smileys
- Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing programs
Symptoms of CRCK_BLAT.A Infection
The primary symptoms of CRCK_BLAT.A infections are:
- Unwanted advertisements—particularly pop-ups—start appearing during internet activity
- Your browser is redirected without user-action
- Offers and adverts for strange or unusual websites start appearing
- An increase in spam email messages
- Change in the browser settings, primarily the home page setting. Other settings that it affects include your browser startup, downloads, tabs, search, content, and privacy
- New search toolbars in your browser
- Browser pop-ups / program that appear to advertise products
Removing CRCK_BLAT.A
To remove CRCK_BLAT.A from your computer, perform the following steps:
- Remove CRCK_BLAT.A manually from your Windows installed programs
- Reset your browser
- Use an anti-malware program
- Clean your Windows Registry
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