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Adware:W32/CnsMin
| Name : | Adware:W32/CnsMin |
| Detection Names : |
Adware:W32/CnsMin.A |
| Aliases : |
Spyware:Win32/CnsMin (Microsoft) |
| Category: | Spyware |
| Type: | Adware |
| Platform: | W32 |
Summary
This program delivers advertising content to the user. It is usually annoying but harmless, unless it is combined with spyware or trackware.
Additional Details
This is the Adware:W32/CnsMIn family description.
Adware:W32/CnsMIn is a program that alters the advanced options in the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser in order to replace the search features with Chinese sites. Users unable to understand the Chinese characters would have extreme difficulty using the altered features.
Installation
CnsMln is typically installed by an ActiveX Control drive by download when unsuspecting users visit the product website. It may also be silently installed from spam or junk e-mails.
Though not considered malicious, CnsMln is deliberately designed to be difficult to remove.
Adware:W32/CnsMIn is a program that alters the advanced options in the Microsoft Internet Explorer browser in order to replace the search features with Chinese sites. Users unable to understand the Chinese characters would have extreme difficulty using the altered features.
Installation
CnsMln is typically installed by an ActiveX Control drive by download when unsuspecting users visit the product website. It may also be silently installed from spam or junk e-mails.
Though not considered malicious, CnsMln is deliberately designed to be difficult to remove.