How to remove KryptoCibule from computer

Effective guide to delete KryptoCibule

KryptoCibule is malicious computer infections or malware that is written in C# programming language and are also capable of operating as cryptocurrency miner, clipboard hijacker and file infiltration tool. Once a system gets infected, the threat start conducting various malevolent activities to cause various problems related to normal PC performance. It is also known for distributing other malicious malware in the infected system.

The latest version of KryptoCibule malware uses XMRig to mine Monero Cryptocurrency by using users CPU and Kawpowminer cryptocurrency using victims GPU. Further, it blocks user’s access to important function such as Window registry editor, command prompt, control panel and so on. Your PC will get unresponsive and many harmful programs fail to work properly. Also, it may cause system crashes, hardware overheat, loss of unsaved data and so on.

Furthermore, it monitors changes in the system clipboard when it detects an address of cryptocurrency wallet copied by a victim. Moreover, this malware exfiltrates certain cryptocurrency related files, it looks for filenames that contain terms related to private keys, miners and send them to the cyber criminals. In short, KryptoCibule is cryptocurrency malware that can be used by cyber crooks as a tool to infect device. Thus, it is advised to remove it immediately from the system.

Ways to spread KryptoCibule:

According to security experts, KryptoCibule is mainly distributed through ZIP files that contain downloader or installer for pirated software. Such types of files are distributed through malicious torrents. Apart from this, this malware can also spread through untrustworthy file and software download sources like unofficial pages, freeware download sites, third party updater and others as tools that are designed to trick users into downloading and installing malware on their computers. These all are the major channels for Trojan intrusion. So, users are advised to delete this nasty malware as soon as possible.

How to avoid installation of malware?

It is important to update software with tools that are designed by official software developers and avoid using third party activation tools. Such tools are often designed to download/install malware. Apart from this, it is not legal to activate any licensed software. All downloads should only be done using official websites and via direct download links.

Avoid opening spam email attachments that are sent from unknown or suspicious addresses. Further, it is paramount to have antivirus program installed and kept updated to avoid this annoying infections. To remove KryptoCibule and other infiltrated malware both manual as well as automatic removal instructions have been provided below.

Threat summary

Name: KryptoCibule

Type: Trojan, password-stealing virus, cryptocurrency miner, clipboard hijacker

Short Description: Aims to steal data from your computer and run different malware actions.

Symptoms: Your computer may behave strangely and new files may be dropped in several Windows Directories.

Distribution methods: Infected email attachments, malicious online advertisements, social engineering, software ‘cracks’, torrent websites.

Damage: Stolen passwords and banking information, identity theft, and the victim’s computer added to a botnet.

Removal: In order to remove KryptoCibule, you are recommended to follow given below removal guidelines.

Antimalware Details And User Guide

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Important Note: This malware asks you to enable the web browser notifications. So, before you go the manual removal process, execute these steps.

Google Chrome (PC)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the Menu button
• Select “Settings”. Scroll the mouse downward to choose “Advanced” option
• Go to “Privacy and Security” section by scrolling downward and then select “Content settings” and then “Notification” option
• Find each suspicious URLs and click on three dots on the right side and choose “Block” or “Remove” option

Google Chrome (Android)

• Go to right upper corner of the screen and click on three dots to open the menu button and then click on “Settings”
• Scroll down further to click on “site settings” and then press on “notifications” option
• In the newly opened window, choose each suspicious URLs one by one
• In the permission section, select “notification” and “Off” the toggle button

Mozilla Firefox

• On the right corner of the screen, you will notice three dots which is the “Menu” button
• Select “Options” and choose “Privacy and Security” in the toolbar present in the left side of the screen
• Slowly scroll down and go to “Permission” section then choose “Settings” option next to “Notifications”
• In the newly opened window, select all the suspicious URLs. Click on the drop-down menu and select “Block”

Internet Explorer

• In the Internet Explorer window, select the Gear button present on the right corner
• Choose “Internet Options”
• Select “Privacy” tab and then “Settings” under the “Pop-up Blocker” section
• Select all the suspicious URLs one by one and click on the “Remove” option

Microsoft Edge

• Open the Microsoft Edge and click on the three dots on the right corner of the screen to open the menu
• Scroll down and select “Settings”
• Scroll down further to choose “view advanced settings”
• In the “Website Permission” option, click on “Manage” option
• Click on switch under every suspicious URL

Safari (Mac):

• On the upper right side corner, click on “Safari” and then select “Preferences”
• Go to “website” tab and then choose “Notification” section on the left pane
• Search for the suspicious URLs and choose “Deny” option for each one of them

Manual Steps to Remove KryptoCibule:

Remove the related items of KryptoCibule using Control-Panel

Windows 7 Users

Click “Start” (the windows logo at the bottom left corner of the desktop screen), select “Control Panel”. Locate the “Programs” and then followed by clicking on “Uninstall Program”

Windows XP Users

Click “Start” and then choose “Settings” and then click “Control Panel”. Search and click on “Add or Remove Program’ option

Windows 10 and 8 Users:

Go to the lower left corner of the screen and right-click. In the “Quick Access” menu, choose “Control Panel”. In the newly opened window, choose “Program and Features”

Mac OSX Users

Click on “Finder” option. Choose “Application” in the newly opened screen. In the “Application” folder, drag the app to “Trash”. Right click on the Trash icon and then click on “Empty Trash”.

In the uninstall programs window, search for the PUAs. Choose all the unwanted and suspicious entries and click on “Uninstall” or “Remove”.

After you uninstall all the potentially unwanted program causing KryptoCibule issues, scan your computer with an anti-malware tool for any remaining PUPs and PUAs or possible malware infection. To scan the PC, use the recommended the anti-malware tool.

How to Remove Adware (KryptoCibule) from Internet Browsers

Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from IE

Click on the gear icon at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and click on “Remove”.

Additional Option

If you still face issues related to KryptoCibule removal, you can reset the Internet Explorer to its default setting.

Windows XP users: Press on “Start” and click “Run”. In the newly opened window, type “inetcpl.cpl” and click on the “Advanced” tab and then press on “Reset”.

Windows Vista and Windows 7 Users: Press the Windows logo, type inetcpl.cpl in the start search box and press enter.  In the newly opened window, click on the “Advanced Tab” followed by “Reset” button.

For Windows 8 Users: Open IE and click on the “gear” icon. Choose “Internet Options”

Select the “Advanced” tab in the newly opened window

Press on “Reset” option

You have to press on the “Reset” button again to confirm that you really want to reset the IE

Remove Doubtful and Harmful Extension from Google Chrome

Go to menu of Google Chrome by pressing on three vertical dots and select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. You can search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If the problems related to KryptoCibule still persists or you face any issue in removing, then it is advised that your reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dotted points at the top right corner and choose “Settings”. Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

At the bottom, notice the “Reset” option and click on it.

In the next opened window, confirm that you want to reset the Google Chrome settings by click on the “Reset” button.

Remove KryptoCibule plugins (including all other doubtful plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

Open the Firefox menu and select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you face problems in KryptoCibule removal then you have the option to rese the settings of Mozilla Firefox.

Open the browser (Mozilla Firefox) and click on the “menu” and then click on “Help”.

Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

The next step is to confirm that really want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to its default by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.

Remove Malicious Extension from Safari

Open the Safari and go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Click on the “Extension” and select all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall”.

Optional Method

Open the “Safari” and go menu. In the drop-down menu, choose “Clear History and Website Data”.

In the newly opened window, select “All History” and then press on “Clear History” option.

Delete KryptoCibule (malicious add-ons) from Microsoft Edge

Open Microsoft Edge and go to three horizontal dot icons at the top right corner of the browser. Select all the recently installed extensions and right click on the mouse to “uninstall”

Optional Method

Open the browser (Microsoft Edge) and select “Settings”

Next steps is to click on “Choose what to clear” button

Click on “show more” and then select everything and then press on “Clear” button.

Conclusion

In most cases, the PUPs and adware gets inside the marked PC through unsafe freeware downloads. It is advised that you should only choose developers website only while downloading any kind of free applications.  Choose custom or advanced installation process so that you can trace the additional PUPs listed for installation along with the main program.