“Bad Rabbit Attack” Scam Removal

Can’t Remove Bad Rabbit Attack pop-ups?

Bad Rabbit Ransomware is a deadly computer virus. People know that and are afraid. So, it is not a surprise that the crooks have found a way to take advantage of the situation. They have created scam websites that trick their victims into believing that they are infected with the deadly virus. If you have ended up on one of these pages, take a breath. Your files are safe! Unfortunately, your browser is not. Being redirected to such a bogus website means only one thing — your computer harbors an infection. Somewhere on your OS, a nasty adware is lurking. This parasite infects all installed browsers and bombards its victims with commercials. It is not a full-fledged virus, but a malicious app. The parasite is programmed to inject various advertisements on every website you open. It can also redirect your web browser to third-party websites. We can say that the adware is a type of unsafe advertising platform. It has no verifying mechanism and can be used by anyone. This parasite has redirected your browser to the “Bad Rabbit Attack” scam page. If you don’t remove it, other similar pages will appear on your screen. This time you were lucky, you haven’t fallen victim of the fraud. Yet, there will be a next time. Do not play with your luck, the adware is too hazardous to be kept on board. Remove it before it’s too late!

How did I get infected with?

The adware behind the fake “Bad Rabbit Attack” is not an ingenious virus. It cannot hack your computer. To enter, it needs your permission. The adware, however, has no need of straightforwardness. It uses a lot of trickery to lure you into installing it unintentionally. The so-called software bundling technique is the number one cause of adware infections. The technique’s success depends on your carelessness. Basically, the adware is attached as an extra to the payload file of many third-party programs. If you rush through the installation process, you will overlook the extra. To prevent this, opt for the Advanced/Custom option in the Setup Wizard. Under it, you will be presented with a list of all additional programs that are about to be installed. Examine the list carefully. Deselect all suspicious and unwanted apps. Bear in mind that you can deselect all extras and still install the program you originally planned to set up. This is your computer, you decide what to be installed on it. Make sure you allow safe programs only. Read the Terms and Conditions/End User License Agreement (EULA). If you spot anything out of the ordinary, abort the installation. Only your caution can prevent infections. Do not let parasites like the one behind the “Bad Rabbit Attack” scam alerts trick you ever again! Always do your due diligence.

Why are these ads dangerous?

The adware behind the “Bad Rabbit Attack” fake alerts is a menace that should be dealt with promptly. The more time it spends on your device, the more problems will it cause. With the time passing, the adware gets more and more aggressive. It will drown you in a sea of advertisements. You will notice that websites that used to be ad-free are now heavy on coupons and discounts. Clicking on these “great deals,” however, hides potential risks. The adware does not verify the ads. Neither does it check who the advertisers behind them are. All sorts of crooks take advantage. They use the adware to spread misleading and, often times, malicious content. A corrupted link may redirect you to a scam page like the “Bad Rabbit Attack” one. If you are extremely unlucky, you may end up on an infected website too. Unfortunately, you cannot avoid the ads forever. Believe us, you will be tempted to click on them. The adware, after all, knows you. This parasite has hidden functions. It monitors your browsing related data and uses the information to select appealing ads. In theory, if you enter “sneakers” into some search engine, the adware will display ads for sports shoes. In practice, however, the adware sells access to the collected information. All sorts of crooks use the adware and its resources to target their victims with customized campaigns. Bear this in mind the next time you see an irresistible offer. With the adware on board, you are far more likely to be presented with malicious ads that with legitimate ones.

How Can I Remove Bad Rabbit Attack Pop-ups?

If you perform exactly the steps below you should be able to remove the 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: Uninstall suspicious software from your Add\Remove Programs

STEP 2: Delete unknown add-ons from Chrome, Firefox or IE

STEP 3: Permanently Remove Bad Rabbit Attack from the windows registry.

STEP 1 : Uninstall unknown programs from Your Computer

Simultaneously press the Windows Logo Button and then “R” to open the Run Command

Type “Appwiz.cpl”

Locate the any unknown program and click on uninstall/change. To facilitate the search you can sort the programs by date. review the most recent installed programs first. In general you should remove all unknown programs.

STEP 2 : Remove add-ons and extensions from Chrome, Firefox or IE

Remove from Google Chrome

• In the Main Menu, select Tools—> Extensions
• Remove any unknown extension by clicking on the little recycle bin
• If you are not able to delete the extension then navigate to C:\Users\”computer name“\AppData\Local\Google\Chrome\User Data\Default\Extensions\and review the folders one by one.
• Reset Google Chrome by Deleting the current user to make sure nothing is left behind

• If you are using the latest chrome version you need to do the following
• go to settings – Add person

• choose a preferred name.

• then go back and remove person 1
• Chrome should be malware free now

Remove from Mozilla Firefox

• Open Firefox
• Press simultaneously Ctrl+Shift+A
• Disable and remove any unknown add on
• Open the Firefox’s Help Menu

• Then Troubleshoot information
• Click on Reset Firefox

Remove from Internet Explorer

• Open IE
• On the Upper Right Corner Click on the Gear Icon
• Go to Toolbars and Extensions
• Disable any suspicious extension.
• If the disable button is gray, you need to go to your Windows Registry and delete the corresponding CLSID
• On the Upper Right Corner of Internet Explorer Click on the Gear Icon.
• Click on Internet options

• Select the Advanced tab and click on Reset.

• Check the “Delete Personal Settings Tab” and then Reset

• Close IE

Permanently Remove Bad Rabbit Attack Leftovers

To make sure manual removal is successful, we recommend to use a free scanner of any professional antimalware program to identify any registry leftovers or temporary files.