VKOKAdBlock Adware

What is VKOKAdBlock?

VKOKAdBlock is an adware-type application that is categorized as a PUA (potentially unwanted application). Most adware-type apps are categorized in this way. Furthermore, many users install these applications unintentionally - they then go on to deliver various advertisements and gather information.

As with most PUAs of this type, VKOKAdBlock gathers data such as IP addresses, keystrokes, URLs of visited websites, geo-locations, search queries, etc. Some of the data might also contain personally identifiable or personal details. These are usually shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse private information to generate revenue.

This misuse of information puts users at risk of problems with online privacy and browsing safety. Some users might even have their identities stolen.

Furthermore, adware-type PUAs deliver intrusive advertisements (coupons, banners, surveys, and so on) that can lead to untrustworthy websites or even execute scripts that download and install even more potentially unwanted applications.

Furthermore, these ads are displayed using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content. You are advised to uninstall VKOKAdBlock immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by VKOKAdBlock
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.
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Most adware-type applications are similar and promoted as supposedly providing 'useful features', however, few deliver the functionality promised. These apps are usually designed only to generate revenue for their developers. Other examples of similar adware-type apps are Somefungames, GamesOnlineNetwork, and GameFunNetwork.

How did VKOKAdBlock install on my computer?

Apps such as VKOKAdBlock are usually installed through clicked intrusive ads or when software developers use the "bundling" method. Bundling is stealth installation of third party apps (PUAs) with other regular software.

Software developers hide PUAs in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of installation processes - they do not disclose information regarding the presence of this additional software and it often goes unnoticed (especially if users skip installation steps without carefully studying them).

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

We recommend that you download software using reliable and official sources. Do not use torrents, third party software downloaders, or other similar sources. Third party downloaders are often are monetized by promoting potentially unwanted applications. Furthermore, ensure that you do not leave any unwanted offers or additional software selected/included.

Check all available "Advanced", "Custom" and other similar options/settings, and only then finish the installation. Avoid clicking intrusive ads, especially when visiting dubious websites - these ads redirect users to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and other untrustworthy websites that might be malicious and cause problems (such as computer infections or privacy issues).

If you encounter these advertisements, check installed extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons on your browser, and programs on your computer. Uninstall any unwanted/unknown entries immediately. If your computer is already infected with VKOKAdBlock, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

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Quick menu:

• What is VKOKAdBlock?
• STEP 1. Uninstall VKOKAdBlock application using Control Panel.
• STEP 2. Remove VKOKAdBlock adware from Internet Explorer.
• STEP 3. Remove VKOKAdBlock ads from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove 'Ads by VKOKAdBlock' from Mozilla Firefox.
• STEP 5. Remove VKOKAdBlock extension from Safari.
• STEP 6. Remove rogue plug-ins from Microsoft Edge.

VKOKAdBlock 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 "VKOKAdBlock", select this entry and click "Uninstall" or "Remove".

After uninstalling the potentially unwanted application that causes VKOKAdBlock ads, scan your computer for any remaining unwanted components or possible malware infections. To scan your computer, use recommended malware removal software.

Remove VKOKAdBlock adware from Internet browsers:

At time of research, VKOKAdBlock did not install its browser plug-ins on Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, or Mozilla Firefox, however, it was bundled with other adware. Therefore, you are advised to remove all potentially unwanted browser add-ons from your 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 ads by vkokadblock, 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 ads by vkokadblock, 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 on "Extensions", in the opened window, remove all recently-installed suspicious browser plug-ins.

Optional method:

Computer users who have problems with ads by vkokadblock 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 ads by vkokadblock, 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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