How to Remove JS/Kryptik.CO Virus

This article can help you to remove JS/Kryptik.CO Virus. The step by step removal works for every version of Microsoft Windows.

The JS/Kryptik.CO virus is classified as a Trojan Horse. These types of parasites are extremely dangerous. It is no surprise that the Trojans are the most feared infections out there. The JS/Kryptik.CO Trojan is not an exception. It is highly invasive and very destructive. The Trojan roots deeply into your OS. It can modify critical system settings. The Trojan can both remove and add entries into your system’s registry. It can cause some programs of yours to stop working. Your anti-virus software will probably be one of the first affected programs. Your network connection may become unstable too. The JS/Kryptik.CO is jeopardizing your entire PC. The problem with the Trojan horses is that these viruses are very good at hiding their presence. This particular parasite may have spent weeks on your device without you noticing it. Consider yourself lucky. You have evidence that you are infected. You can take action against the infection! Do not waste your time. The longer this pest remains active on your PC, the worst your predicament gets. The Trojan spreads like poison. If you let it run on your device, it may cause the Blue Screen of Death. You have no reason to keep this parasite on board. The sooner you get rid of it, the better!

How did I get infected with?

The JS/Kryptik.CO Trojan uses not one, but many techniques to travel the web. Spam emails, torrents, fake software updates, freeware bundles, etc. However, all these techniques will fail if you are vigilant. Whenever you are installing a program, opt for an advanced installation option. Only under the advanced option, can you see all additional programs that are about to be installed. Developers tend to attach extra programs to the installation files of many free programs. More often than not, these extras are malicious. If you are not careful, you may install them unintentionally. Therefore, be always vigilant and doubting. Forget about the “next-next-finish” installation strategy. Take your time to understand what you are giving your approval to. Read the terms and conditions/EULA. If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation immediately. The Internet is bursting with parasites. They wait for you to make a mistake. Therefore, keep your anti-virus up to date. It is, after all, your last defense wall.

Why is this dangerous?

The JS/Kryptik.CO Trojan must be removed upon discovery. This parasite is highly invasive. Once on board, it spreads like poison. This type of infection is feared for a reason. The Trojan can enable remote access to your computer. Hackers can use it to take control of your device. Hence, the possibilities are numerous. They can use your machine as they please. If they are in demand of cyber currency, they will turn your machine into a coin miner. Or, they can turn your machine into a part of a botnet and use it for cyber attacks. In some states, being part of such a network is illegal. It doesn’t matter who turned your machine into a part of a botnet. You will face the charges. This is not an end of the stream of bad news. The JS/Kryptik.CO Trojan can affect you personally. The virus can turn your PC into a spying device. Hackers can use to spy on you. They may turn your camera and microphone on and use the collected information to blackmail you. They can also spy on your online activities and wait for an opportunity to drain your banking account. The JS/Kryptik.CO Trojan is a menace that should not be tolerated. Do not waste your time. Take action against this intruder ASAP!

Manual JS/Kryptik.CO Removal Instructions

The JS/Kryptik.CO infection is specifically designed to make money to its creators one way or another. The specialists from various antivirus companies like Bitdefender, Kaspersky, Norton, Avast, ESET, etc. advise that there is no harmless virus.

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the JS/Kryptik.CO infection. Please, follow the procedures in the exact order. Please, consider to print this guide or have another computer at your disposal. You will NOT need any USB sticks or CDs.

WARNING! Stopping the wrong file or deleting the wrong registry key may damage your system irreversibly.
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STEP 1: Track down JS/Kryptik.CO related processes in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate JS/Kryptik.CO startup location

STEP 3: Delete JS/Kryptik.CO traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down JS/Kryptik.CO related processes in the computer memory

• Open your Task Manager by pressing CTRL+SHIFT+ESC keys simultaneously
• Carefully review all processes and stop the suspicious ones.

• Write down the file location for later reference.

Step 2: Locate JS/Kryptik.CO startup location

Reveal Hidden Files

• Open any folder
• Click on “Organize” button
  
• Choose “Folder and Search Options”
• Select the “View” tab
• Select “Show hidden files and folders” option
• Uncheck “Hide protected operating system files”
• Click “Apply” and “OK” button

Clean JS/Kryptik.CO virus from the windows registry

• Once the operating system loads press simultaneously the Windows Logo Button and the R key.

• A dialog box should open. Type “Regedit”

• WARNING! be very careful when editing the Microsoft Windows Registry as this may render the system broken.

Depending on your OS (x86 or x64) navigate to:

[HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run] or
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run]

• and delete the display Name: [RANDOM]

• Then open your explorer and navigate to: %appdata% folder and delete the malicious executable.

Clean your HOSTS file to avoid unwanted browser redirection

Navigate to %windir%/system32/Drivers/etc/host

If you are hacked, there will be foreign IPs addresses connected to you at the bottom. Take a look below:

Step 4: Undo the possible damage done by JS/Kryptik.CO

This particular Virus may alter your DNS settings.

Attention! this can break your internet connection. Before you change your DNS settings to use Google Public DNS for JS/Kryptik.CO, be sure to write down the current server addresses on a piece of paper.

To fix the damage done by the virus you need to do the following.

• Click the Windows Start button to open the Start Menu, type control panel in the search box and select Control Panel in the results displayed above.
• go to Network and Internet
• then Network and Sharing Center
• then Change Adapter Settings
• Right-click on your active internet connection and click properties. Under the Networking tab, find Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). Left click on it and then click on properties. Both options should be automatic! By default it should be set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” and the second one to “Obtain DNS server address automatically!” If they are not just change them, however if you are part of a domain network you should contact your Domain Administrator to set these settings, otherwise the internet connection will break!!!

 

• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove JS/Kryptik.CO Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your whole system or network and let all doors wide open for many other infections. To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify possible virus leftovers or temporary files.