Karonty.com POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is karonty.com?
karonty.com is a rogue website virtually identical to many others of this type, such as rambler.ru, datsadstrack.com, and eazydevlin.xyz All redirect to various other suspicious/untrustworthy sites.
Users often visit karonty.com inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) that are typically installed inadvertently. PUPs provide dubious advertisements, collect data, and misuse system resources.
Once installed, potentially unwanted programs instruct browsers to open new tabs/windows with the karonty.com website, which then causes additional (typically 2-3) redirects to other untrustworthy websites that often contain malicious content and cause high-risk computer infections.
PUPs are known to record user-system information such as IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, visited websites, search queries, keystrokes, search queries, geo-locations and other personally identifiable details. Collected data is usually shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) so that developers can generate revenue from it.
These actions might cause serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Revenue can also be generated by providing various intrusive ads.
This is the role of potentially unwanted programs, which deliver various unwanted (intrusive) advertisements such as banners, coupons, pop-ups etc., that are displayed via tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.
Once clicked, these ads are likely to redirect users to other malicious websites or even execute scripts that download and install potentially unwanted programs (or even malware).
Furthermore, some potentially unwanted programs are known to run various background tasks and, in doing so, they reduce overall computer performance. You are advised to uninstall all potentially unwanted programs.
| Name | karonty.com pop-up |
| Threat Type | Adware, Unwanted ads, Pop-up Virus |
| Symptoms | Seeing advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased Internet browsing speed. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers. |
| Damage | Decreased computer performance, browser tracking - privacy issues, possible additional malware infections. |
| Malware Removal (Windows) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Most PUPs are virtually identical and share an identical purpose - to generate revenue by collecting information, delivering various intrusive, ads and causing unwanted redirects.
The software developers attempt to trick users into downloading these potentially unwanted programs by offering various "useful" features (or tools), however, few PUPs give any real value for regular users or provide the functionality promised.
How did adware install on my computer?
Potentially unwanted programs can be downloaded from their official websites, however, they are usually installed through the aforementioned intrusive ads or when software developers use the "bundling" method. Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used to stealthily install software (such as potentially unwanted programs) with other regular software.
These installations are not properly disclosed and unwanted software is hidden in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar sections of the installation processes.
Careless behaviour such as skipping installation steps often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs. Clicking on intrusive ads without understanding the possible outcome can also lead to these installations.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download software from official and trustworthy sources only (especially if it is free or ad-supportive). Avoid using third party software downloaders and installers. Check all available "Advanced"/Custom" and other sections/settings of the installation process, and do not skip the installation steps without first checking these settings.
Make sure that there are no checkboxes ticked by default, indicating that you agree to install potentially unwanted software. Be cautious when clicking on ads, since malicious ads (or other untrustworthy ads) can appear legitimate, but once clicked, they will redirect you to untrustworthy sites such as gambling, pornography, adult dating, etc.
If you happen to click one of these ads, close opened tab or windows and check if there are any new plug-ins, add-ons, or extensions installed on your browser, or unwanted programs installed on your computer. Remove unwanted software immediately.
If your computer is already infected with karonty.com, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.
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Quick menu:
- What is karonty.com?
- STEP 1. Uninstall adware applications using Control Panel.
- STEP 2. Remove adware from Internet Explorer.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue plug-ins from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove adware-type extensions from Mozilla Firefox.
- STEP 5. Remove malicious extensions from Safari.
- STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.
Adware removal:
Windows 11 users:
Right-click on the Start icon, select Apps and Features. In the opened window search for the application you want to uninstall, after locating it, click on the three vertical dots and select Uninstall.
Windows 10 users:
Right-click in the lower left corner of the screen, in the Quick Access Menu select Control Panel. In the opened window choose Programs and Features.
Windows 7 users:
Click Start (Windows Logo at the bottom left corner of your desktop), choose Control Panel. Locate Programs and click Uninstall a program.
macOS (OSX) users:
Click Finder, in the opened screen select Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located in your Dock), then right click the Trash icon and select Empty Trash.
In the uninstall programs window, look for any potentially unwanted programs, select these entries and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".
After uninstalling the potentially unwanted program that causes karonty.com redirects, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.
Remove adware from Internet browsers:
Video showing how to remove potentially unwanted browser add-ons:
Remove malicious add-ons from Internet Explorer:
Click the "gear" icon 
(at the top right corner of Internet Explorer), select "Manage Add-ons". Look for any recently-installed suspicious browser extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the karonty.com pop-up, reset your Internet Explorer settings to default.
Windows XP users: Click Start, click Run, in the opened window type inetcpl.cpl In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows Vista and Windows 7 users: Click the Windows logo, in the start search box type inetcpl.cpl and click enter. In the opened window click the Advanced tab, then click Reset.
Windows 8 users: Open Internet Explorer and click the gear icon. Select Internet Options.
In the opened window, select the Advanced tab.
Click the Reset button.
Confirm that you wish to reset Internet Explorer settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Click the Chrome menu icon 
(at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and remove them.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the karonty.com pop-up, reset your Google Chrome browser settings. Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of the screen. Click the Advanced… link.
After scrolling to the bottom of the screen, click the Reset (Restore settings to their original defaults) button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Google Chrome settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Click the Firefox menu 
(at the top right corner of the main window), select "Add-ons". Click "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.
Optional method:
Computer users who have problems with karonty.com pop-up removal can reset their Mozilla Firefox settings.
Open Mozilla Firefox, at the top right corner of the main window, click the Firefox menu, in the opened menu, click Help.
Select Troubleshooting Information.
In the opened window, click the Refresh Firefox button.
In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Mozilla Firefox settings to default by clicking the Refresh Firefox button.
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Make sure your Safari browser is active, click Safari menu, and select Preferences....
In the opened window click Extensions, locate any recently installed suspicious extension, select it and click Uninstall.
Optional method:
Make sure your Safari browser is active and click on Safari menu. From the drop down menu select Clear History and Website Data...
In the opened window select all history and click the Clear History button.
Remove malicious extensions from Microsoft Edge:
Click the Edge menu icon 
(at the upper-right corner of Microsoft Edge), select "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious browser add-ons and click "Remove" below their names.
Optional method:
If you continue to have problems with removal of the karonty.com pop-up, reset your Microsoft Edge browser settings. Click the Edge menu icon (at the top right corner of Microsoft Edge) and select Settings.
In the opened settings menu select Reset settings.
Select Restore settings to their default values. In the opened window, confirm that you wish to reset Microsoft Edge settings to default by clicking the Reset button.
- If this did not help, follow these alternative instructions explaining how to reset the Microsoft Edge browser.
Summary:
Commonly, adware or potentially unwanted applications infiltrate Internet browsers through free software downloads. Note that the safest source for downloading free software is via developers' websites only. To avoid installation of adware, be very attentive when downloading and installing free software. When installing previously-downloaded free programs, choose the custom or advanced installation options – this step will reveal any potentially unwanted applications listed for installation together with your chosen free program.
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