Kipuu.cn Removal Guide

We have good news for you. If Kipuu.cn has corrupted your web browser (it could take over Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Google Chrome), you will find out about it right away. That is pretty much where the good news ends. This suspicious browser hijacker is slowly spreading across the web, and it is particularly active in India, Indonesia, Egypt, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. An official download source for this hijacker does not exist, but it spreads regardless of that. While it is possible that the installer of this infection will be combined with other installers distributed using one bundle, our researchers warn that a malicious Trojan could be responsible for infiltrating the hijacker. Obviously, if a Trojan is active, you need to take care of its removal as well. First things first, you need to delete Kipuu.cn, and that, unfortunately, is much harder to do than you might think. While most hijackers can be eliminating by readjusting certain settings, this one can regenerate itself if you do not take the right steps.

Are you familiar with the Windows Management Instrumentation tool, also known as WMI? It is an integral part of the Windows operating system, and it allows system administrators to receive data. By exploiting WMI, the malicious Kipuu.cn hijacker – which is also known as the WMI Hijacker – can ensure that it is reinstalled even after you remove it from your browser’s homepage. This is exactly how Yeabests.cc and Yeabd66.cc hijackers operate as well, and it is possible that they were created by the same party that is responsible for the hijacker we are discussing in this report. Speaking of the creators of Kipuu.cn, they are likely to be based in China, and they first unleashed the threat in December 2016. We have to give it to them: The hijacker is quite unique, and eliminating it might be a challenge. Unfortunately, some users do not even bother to think about deleting this threat, and that is partially due to the fact that it offers seemingly reliable and beneficial services. Do not be mistaken; this is just a ploy to scam you.

As you must have found out yourself, the interface of Kipuu.cn – it is what you will face via your homepage when you launch the infected browser – displays a number of links. They are placed under certain categories, such as Hot Sites, Shopping, or Best Games, and they promote third-party services. Of course, because the hijacker provides you with links to the most popular sites, such as facebook.com, youtube.com, or google.com, you might think that using it is safe. Well, you should never make assumptions based on what you see without doing in-depth research. For example, the ads that this hijacker might display on the homepage could route to malicious websites, and they could introduce you to scams. Furthermore, the data trackers (e.g., cookies or web beacons) could be used to record personal data that, later on, could be leaked to unknown parties. Needless to say, a Trojan would not silently install a harmless piece of software! Anything that is downloaded without your permission must be considered as a potential threat, and Kipuu.cn is a threat that you should remove ASAP.

You have to think carefully how you approach the removal of Kipuu.cn. We advise installing anti-malware software that is up-to-date and can eliminate this dangerous infection from your operating system. Other reasons to install this software include other active threats – including clandestine Trojans that might be very hard to find and delete manually – as well as the protection of your PC. Only legitimate anti-malware software can ensure that you do not face other threats in the future. The manual removal of the hijacker is quite complicated, and we advise undertaking the task only if you have experience and know what you are doing. Also, make sure that you follow all steps cautiously so as not to make any mistakes and, consequently, create more problems for yourself. When you reach the final steps, do not forget that you have to modify the Target on all shortcuts of the infected browser.

How to delete Kipuu.cn

1. Tap Win+E keys to launch Explorer and enter C:\Windows\System32\ into the bar at the top.
2. Right-click the file called wbemtest and choose to Run as Administrator.
3. When the Windows Management Instrumentation Tester shows up, click Connect.
4. Type root\subscription into the Namespace area and then click Connect again.
5. Mark the box next to Enable All Privileges and then click Enum Instances.
6. Type ActiveScriptEventConsumer into the Class Info box and then click OK.
7. Find an instance with the ASEC string in its name, select it, and click Delete.
8. Now, identify the browser shortcuts that were corrupted and modify them one by one.
9. Right-click the shortcut to open a menu with more options and then click Properties.
10. Navigate to the Shortcut tab and then find the Target area.
11. Delete the unnecessary part in the Target (it should only show the location of the original file) and click OK.
12. Restart your computer and immediately perform a full system scan.