Ckk.ai Redirect Removal

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If your browser keeps getting redirected to Ckk.ai, you are in for trouble. Your computer harbors an adware parasite. A sneaky menace lurks in the shadows of your OS and wreaks advertising havoc. Brace yourself! The Ckk.ai redirects are just the beginning of an ad invasion. You are stuck with a parasite that interferes with your every online activity. It inserts banners on every website you visit, opens pop-ups, redirects your web traffic. And it doesn’t stop here. The parasite also turns random text into hyperlinks, as well as plays video commercials. No ad-blocking app is powerful enough to shield you from its banners and pop-ups. You’ll notice “Ads by Ckk.ai” even on web pages that are advertised as ad-free. Click nothing, of course! Don’t interact with the adware’s content. This parasite has nor filters no security mechanisms. Its ads often redirect web traffic to deceptive and malicious websites. The “Powered by Ckk.ai” pop-ups, banners, and hyperlinks arise unwarranted expectations at best. At worst, they lure people into sharing sensitive information, downloading viruses, or subscribing to unneeded and overpriced services. Don’t risk ending up into online traps! Protect yourself and your privacy. Remove the adware ASAP! That’s your best course of action.

How did I get infected with?

Adware lurks behind the Ckk.ai redirects. This parasite sneaks into your device and ruins your browsing experience. Don’t, however, imagine ingenious cyber attacks. The adware is a standard app that has many limitations. It can’t get installed without the user’s permission. This menace needs you to approve its access. It, of course, knows how to steal your “yes.” The adware is a trickster which hides in bundles, fake updates, corrupted links, spam messages, and pirated software. It lurks in the shadows and preys on naive users. Don’t fall into its traps! Choose caution over carelessness. Your diligence can prevent adware infections. The good news is that even a little extra attention can spare you an avalanche of problems. Don’t be lazy. Always take the time to do your part. Don’t visit questionable websites. Download software and updates from reliable (preferably official) sources only. And, of course, don’t skip installation steps. Opt for the advanced/custom setup wizard. Deselect the bonus apps and go through the terms and conditions. Don’t hesitate to abort an installation process if you notice anything suspicious!

Why is this dangerous?

The Ckk.ai ads are a plague. You can’t so much as touch your browser without getting your screen flooded with them. Even web pages that used to be ad-free are now heavy on banners “Brought to you by Ckk.ai.” The numerous ads flood your browser daily and ruin your browsing experience. If you, however, take a close look at them, you’ll realize that they are not a mere annoyance. The ads are a warning! You are under surveillance! The countless banners, pop-ups, and hyperlinks are not random but targeted at you. That’s how the adware operates. It studies your browsing habits and uses your preferences against you. Do you think that ends well? Do you feel comfortable knowing that any crook out there can use the adware and its resources to target you? Do you believe that the parasite collects data for advertising purposes only? Don’t be naive! The adware exists to generate revenue for its shady operators. These people don’t have your best interest in mind. They sell your information on the black market. Their practices could leak sensitive information and get you in serious trouble. Protect yourself! Remove the adware before it gets a chance to cause you harm!

How to Remove Ckk.ai virus

The Ckk.ai 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 Ckk.ai 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.

STEP 1: Track down Ckk.ai in the computer memory

STEP 2: Locate Ckk.ai startup location

STEP 3: Delete Ckk.ai traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

STEP 4: Undo the damage done by the virus

STEP 1: Track down Ckk.ai 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 Ckk.ai 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 Ckk.ai 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 3 : Clean Ckk.ai traces from Chrome, Firefox and Internet Explorer

• Open Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools then Extensions
• Remove the Ckk.ai by clicking on the little recycle bin
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• Open Mozilla Firefox

• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable the unwanted Extension
• Go to Help
• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

• Open Internet Explorer

• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Click on Internet options
• go to Toolbars and Extensions and disable the unknown extensions
• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset

• Restart Internet Explorer

Step 4: Undo the damage done by Ckk.ai

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 Ckk.ai, 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!!!

You must clean all your browser shortcuts as well. To do that you need to

• Right click on the shortcut of your favorite browser and then select properties.

• in the target field remove Ckk.ai argument and then apply the changes.
• Repeat that with the shortcuts of your other browsers.
• Check your scheduled tasks to make sure the virus will not download itself again.

How to Permanently Remove Ckk.ai Virus (automatic) Removal Guide

Please, have in mind that once you are infected with a single virus, it compromises your system 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 registry leftovers or temporary files.