Kaymopk.com POP-UP Redirect
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is kaymopk.com?
kaymopk.com is one of many rogue websites available, and is virtually identical to others of this type (such as fixnnetwork.com, karonty.com, and ifortunne.com) that cause unwanted redirects to various untrustworthy websites. As a rule, most users do not visit kaymopk.com willingly - they are redirected to it by potentially unwanted programs (PUPs).
These are mostly installed without users' knowledge and are designed to cause redirects, deploy intrusive ads, record information, and misuse system resources.
When this potentially unwanted program is installed on a computer (or web browser) it starts to cause redirects to kaymopk.com by opening browser windows or tabs. Visiting kaymopk.com triggers additional redirects (usually 2-3) to other untrustworthy websites that might contain malicious content and cause problems such as computer infections.
Another downside of potentially unwanted programs is information gathering (maybe including personally identifiable details). IP (Internet Protocol) addresses, visited websites, search queries, geo-locations, and other gathered data might include personal details or other sensitive information.
Furthermore, this data is often shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) to generate revenue. Data tracking can lead to privacy issues, or in some cases, even identity theft. Additionally, PUPs deploy intrusive ads that, once clicked, might direct to untrustworthy websites or execute scripts that install other potentially unwanted programs (in some cases, malicious).
Furthermore, these ads can be distracting/annoying, since they are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content.
Note that some PUPs tend to run various background processes, thereby reducing computer performance by misusing system resources. Clearly, potentially unwanted programs can cause many problems and should be uninstalled immediately.
| Name | kaymopk.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 have a similar design, and the same purpose - to generate revenue by collecting information, delivering various intrusive ads and causing unwanted redirects. PUP developers offer "useful" features, however, most of these programs do not deliver the functionality promised and hardly give any real value for regular users.
How did adware install on my computer?
You can find PUPs available to download on their official websites, but they are more commonly installed inadvertently - through intrusive ads or together with a regular software. Developers often use the so-called "bundling" method. Bundling is a deceptive marketing method used to stealthily install potentially unwanted programs with other regular software.
Developers tend to hide these programs in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings of the installation processes and do not disclose their installations properly. Furthermore, many users skip installation steps without paying attention to the details. Developers use this behaviour to their advantage, resulting in PUP installations.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Download software from official/trustworthy sources, and avoid using third party downloaders or torrents. Software downloaders often are monetized by promoting potentially unwanted programs. Install software with patience - do not skip the installation steps, check "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings, and opt-out of unwanted offers (in this case, potentially unwanted programs).
Avoid clicking intrusive ads, even if they appear legitimate, since cyber criminals invest time and money into their design. Once clicked, however, they often redirect to untrustworthy and potentially malicious websites (such as pornography, gambling, adult dating, etc.) If you have clicked this type of ad, close newly-opened windows/tabs and check if there are any unwanted extensions, plug-ins, or add-ons installed on your web browser.
Check installed programs on your computer and remove any suspicious entries immediately. If your computer is already infected with rogue applications, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is kaymopk.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 kaymopk.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 kaymopk.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 kaymopk.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 kaymopk.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 kaymopk.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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