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Another tab pops up that I did not request, is this spyware?

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IEverytime I open Firefox another tab opens up that I did not request from an RU (Russia) country code. Is this some sort of spyware?

IEverytime I open Firefox another tab opens up that I did not request from an RU (Russia) country code. Is this some sort of spyware?

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What is in the unwanted tab/window? A website, an ad . . . .

https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/how-to-set-the-home-page

Type about:config<enter> in the address bar. If a warning screen comes up, press the I Accept the Risk button. At the top of the screen is a search bar. Type browser.startup.homepage

What is the value? Right-click and select Reset to restore its default value; about:home