Crackingpatching.com (virus) - Free Guide

What is Crackingpatching.com?

Crackingpatching.com spreads potentially unwanted programs and malware

Crackingpatching.com offers free software which was "cracked", but it is bundled together with malware

Many people do not realize the illegalities of browsing through a cracked software page and downloading something from it. Users might search for free video editing software and do not realize they clicked on an illegal site. There are no banners warning about copyright violations.^[1] Getting the desired program the legitimate way might be too expensive for some as well.

This is where Crackingpatching.com comes in. It is a website that distributes freeware, but it is infected with malicious code or malware is bundled together. This is not something users expect because the website is full of positive reviews and requests for page owners to release other apps for free. The reviews on the website are obviously monitored because if you look on other platforms, people say they got all types of issues from downloading from the site.

If you have suffered from the malicious site, read our guide to find out how to protect yourself from various threats.

The consequences of installing freeware^[2] can be devastating. It can result in you losing all your data if you do not have backups and serious system damage. We advise you to use only official websites for downloading anything to your PC. If you are still going to do it, at least follow these steps during the installation process:

• Choose the “Custom” or “Advanced” installation method
• Do not rush and go through all the steps
• Read the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
• Uncheck the boxes next to suspicious-looking files or if they do not correlate with what you are getting.

Other safety measures you should implement:

• Keep your operating system, applications updated and patched. Hackers can infiltrate systems through vulnerabilities that were left unfixed.
• Do not click on random ads and links on the internet. Avoid illegal streaming platforms because they are full of redirects to shady websites and deceptive ads. This can result in push notification spam which we cover a lot on our website.
• Do not download email attachments from unknown senders
• Have professional and trusted security software installed and scan your system periodically.

What do users say?

Victims report a wide range of infections they got from Crackingpatching.com. Some users were bombarded with stealthy installations and got aggressive adware^[3] that spams them with pop-up ads. Others got Trojans and even their files encrypted which is the work of ransomware. Deceptive advertisements can lead to people giving out their personal information and getting scammed.

Victims of Crackingpatching.com go to other pages to report about the damages caused by the malicious site

If you have downloaded anything from this website, you should employ anti-malware software to perform a system scan. If you already experienced symptoms and identified the threat, you can use our page Computer Viruses and Malware, which contains shortcuts to all types of digital threats and how to eliminate them.

SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes can detect and eliminate most cyber threats like Trojans and file-locking malware. It can also prevent infections in the future by warning you about them before installation. If the malicious program is especially aggressive and does not let you use these tools, follow the instructions step-by-step from here.

Safe Mode

If you have noticed strange behavior on your PC and tried using your antivirus, but it did not work, a malicious program is preventing you from doing that. You need to access Safe Mode first and perform a full system scan from there:

Windows 7 / Vista / XP

1. Click Start > Shutdown > Restart > OK.
2. When your computer becomes active, start pressing F8 button (if that does not work, try F2, F12, Del, etc. – it all depends on your motherboard model) multiple times until you see the Advanced Boot Options window.
3. Select Safe Mode with Networking from the list.

Windows 10 / Windows 8

1. Right-click on Start button and select Settings.
   
2. Scroll down to pick Update & Security.
3. On the left side of the window, pick Recovery.
4. Now scroll down to find Advanced Startup section.
5. Click Restart now.
6. Select Troubleshoot.
7. Go to Advanced options.
8. Select Startup Settings.
9. Click Restart.
10. Press 5 or click 5) Enable Safe Mode with Networking.

Once you reach Safe Mode, launch SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes, or another reputable antivirus, update it with the latest definitions and perform a full system scan to eradicate malware and all its malicious components.

Potential OS damage caused by freeware

Once a computer is infected with malware, its system is changed to operate differently. For example, an infection can alter the Windows registry database, damage vital bootup, and other sections, delete or corrupt DLL files, etc. Once a system file is damaged by malware, antivirus software cannot do anything about it, leaving it just the way it is. Consequently, users might experience performance, stability, and usability issues, to the point where a full Windows reinstallation is required.

Therefore, we highly recommend using a one-of-a-kind, patented technology of FortectIntego repair. Not only can it fix virus damage after the infection, but it can also remove malware that has already broken into the system thanks to several engines used by the program. Besides, the application can also fix various Windows-related issues that are not caused by malware infections, for example, Blue Screen errors, freezes, registry errors, damaged DLLs, etc.

• Download the application by clicking on the link above
• Click on the ReimageRepair.exe
  
  
• If User Account Control (UAC) shows up, select Yes
• Press Install and wait till the program finishes the installation process
• The analysis of your machine will begin immediately
• Once complete, check the results – they will be listed in the Summary
• You can now click on each of the issues and fix them manually
• If you see many problems that you find difficult to fix, we recommend you purchase the license and fix them automatically.

By employing FortectIntego, you would not have to worry about future computer issues, as most of them could be fixed quickly by performing a full system scan at any time. Most importantly, you could avoid the tedious process of Windows reinstallation if things go very wrong for one reason or another.

Downloading “cracked” software can result not only in virus infections

Software that users download from high-risk websites can be not fully functional or not work at all. Besides that, they will not be able to get the newest updates, so that the program can become slow or completely unusable after some time. This means that security updates will also not be a thing which means threat actors can exploit vulnerabilities that were not patched and infiltrate the system.

A lot of the “cracked” software also tracks users browsing behavior, habits, purchases made, and so on, which could cause user privacy issues, so clearing browser cookies and cache should be implemented in your routine.

Although it is rare if you are caught using or distributing pirated software, you violated the copyright laws. Companies and individuals face up to $150,000 in penalties and can also get up to five years in prison. No matter what the app's benefits are, it is not worth it risking your devices, savings, and freedom to use it.

You may remove virus damage with a help of FortectIntego. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes are recommended to detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.