Kilo Verfair Tools Malware: A Guide to Complete Cleanup

Many users on the security forum have reported the latest threat of Kilo Verfair Tools malware. Such potentially harmful applications often contain other harmful programs that monitor browsing activities and collect relevant data. This MiniTool guide will guide you through the definition and removal of Kilo Verfair Tools viruses.

Quick navigation:

• What is Kilo Verfair Tools malware?
• Preparation: Back up all important data with MiniTool ShadowMaker
• Method 1: Uninstall malicious application
• Method 2: Delete malicious scheduled tasks
• Method 3: Delete related files
• Method 4: Reset the browser
• Conclusion

What is Kilo Verfair Tools malware?

Potentially harmful applications (PUAs) bundled into legal free software are common in everyday computing life. Kilo Verfair Tools malware is a PUA that you may download without your knowledge when choosing a quick or easy installation setup.

Kilo Verfair Tools malware acts as a downloader for Legion Loader, which can lead to chain infections, including installation of various data theft programs, ransomware, cryptocurrency mining programs, malicious browser extensions, Trojans, etc. After installation, system infections, financial losses, identity theft and serious privacy issues may occur.

Preparation: Back up all important data with MiniTool ShadowMaker

Before continuing, it is highly recommended that you back up important data on your device. Speaking of data backup, MiniTool ShadowMaker is one of your best choices. This free PC backup software is dedicated to providing data protection and disaster recovery solutions for Windows 11/10/8/7. Back up files, folders, operating systems, or disks with just a few clicks. Please follow these steps:

Step 1. Plug an external hard drive or USB flash drive into your computer.

Step 2. Launch MiniTool ShadowMaker and click "Continue Trial".

Step 3. Go to the Backup page. Then, select the backup source from the left and the backup destination from the right. Here, an external hard drive or USB flash drive is ideal for storing backup images.

Step 4. Click "Back Up Now" to start the process immediately.

After backing up important projects, let's see how to remove the Kilo Verfair Tools virus in four ways.

Method 1: Uninstall malicious application

First, you should terminate the malicious process currently running on your computer and then delete the suspicious program. Please follow these steps:

Step 1. Right-click the taskbar and select Task Manager.

Step 2. In the Process tab, right-click any unknown task and select End Task.

Step 3. Open Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.

Step 4. Scroll through the program list, find any suspicious programs, right-click it, and select Uninstall.

Step 5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the remaining steps.

Method 2: Delete malicious scheduled tasks

In most cases, a PUA like the Kilo Verfair Tools malware may create a maliciously scheduled task in the task scheduler, so it may automatically reinstall every 5 minutes even after deletion. Therefore, you need to manually delete this task to avoid persistent infection.

Step 1. Type Task Scheduler in the taskbar and select the best match.

Step 2. On the left side of the screen, click Task Scheduler Library.

Step 3. In the task list, locate any suspicious or unknown tasks, right-click it, and select Delete.

Method 3: Delete related files

Like other malware, the first stop for Kilo Verfair Tools malware is usually AppData, Roaming, or Local folders. Once inside the device, the malware stores its payload, temporary files, or log files in these folders. Therefore, you can open these folders to find relevant files. The operation method is as follows:

Tip: AppData folders are usually hidden. To make it visible, open File Explorer > click View > check Hide Items in the menu bar.

Step 1. Press Win R to open the "Run" box.

Step 2. Type %appdata% and press Enter to open the Roaming folder.

Step 3. Search and delete any unknown folders with names similar to Default , Chrome32 , Energy , Bloom , Travel , etc.

Step 4. Then, type %localappdata% in the Run box and press Enter .

Step 5. Navigate to Google > Chrome > User Data > Default (or Profile) > Extensions .

Step 6. Locate any suspicious extension folder and delete it.

Method 4: Reset the browser

Kilo Verfair Tools malware may modify your browser settings, install unreliable extensions, plugins, settings, and more, so resetting your browser to default settings may work. Doing so restores the browser to a clean state by resetting browser settings and shortcuts, disabling extensions, and deleting cookies and other temporary site data. Here is how to operate:

Here, we will take the example of resetting Google Chrome:

Step 1. Launch your browser.

Step 2. Click the three-dot icon and select Settings from the context menu.

Step 3. In the Reset Settings tab, click Restore Settings to its original defaults.

Step 4. In the confirmation window, it will inform you what this action will perform. Click Reset Settings to start the operation.

Conclusion

This article briefly introduces the Kilo Verfair Tools malware and provides four Kilo Verfair Tools malware removal solutions. In addition, to ensure your data is secure, it is best to develop the habit of using MiniTool ShadowMaker for regular backups. Thank you for your time and support!

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