X1.c.lencr.org malware (virus)

What is X1.c.lencr.org malware?

X1.c.lencr.org can be used to transfer users to malicious websites infected with malware

Redirects to suspicious websites might be caused by adware

X1.c.lencr.org can be encountered at any time during web browser sessions. In many cases, this URL is considered to be malicious,^[1] as it interacts with other websites that could be dangerous. According to analysis, it might connect to websites that propagate various malware, including Win32:Malware-gen.

Alternatively, the page might be involved in advertisements and redirects to websites that ask users to enable notifications in order to promote commercial content and show malicious links directly on the desktop.

If you have encountered this URL by accident, you should leave it immediately. Nonetheless, if you are constantly being redirected to this or any other malicious website, you should check your system for adware,^[2] which is a type of potentially unwanted program.

Dangers of browser redirects

If your browser is behaving erratically (redirects to suspicious websites, shows excessive ads, shows inappropriate content, etc.), it is likely that it has been hijacked. When dealing with such issues, it is important not to click on suspicious links or download software that is offered on scam websites.

In most cases, you might end up on a website that is actually legitimate, and software that is offered to be downloaded is also not malicious. However, considering there is never a clear indication of where a browser redirect is coming from, what caused and, and whether a secure advertising network is used, it is best to refrain from interacting with any content that is pushed in such a way.

Advertisements are simply part of the internet, although they also have caused huge security concerns. If an insecure advertisement network is used, ads might be malicious – hold hidden code, which could be executed as soon as a visitor views the ad, as long as certain vulnerabilities^[3] are detected on their device. This outlines the importance of timely software updates.

However, you should remember that your first line of defense against malware and potentially unwanted programs are security software. So make sure you have a powerful security tool installed at all times – it can save you from a lot of trouble.

X1.c.lencr.org malware might gain access to your PC without permission

If your browser is showing notifications at random times

X1.c.lencr.org can link you to sides that would ask you to enable notifications. These prompts are actually used by many legitimate websites and are quite useful if you like the content that the site delivers. You can get a pop-up every time a certain event occurs, for example, if a new article is published or a YouTube video of a particular creator is posted. Unfortunately,

However, cybercriminals soon realized that these notification prompts could be used in order to promote various commercial content to users – all they have to do is ensure that visitors allow the website to send notifications. For this to be more effective, fake alerts or requests are made.

For example, there might be a claim that a video is about to be played, and all you need to do is click the “Allow” button to proceed. Of course, there is no video, and nothing happens. Here is another example of how users are being manipulated – this message is viewed immediately after accessing one of the scam sites, Hsmolarifyre.top:

Click Allow if you want to close this page

These are all lies – there is no video to be downloaded, and you don't have to press the allow button to close down a page. Those who do get deceived might start seeing intrusive notifications later

The notifications might start coming much later, and since users are unaware of where they are coming from, they might be struggling to stop them. By no means click on these pop-ups and stop the notifications as follows:

Chrome

• Open Google Chrome browser and go to Menu > Settings.
• Scroll down and click on Advanced.
• Locate Privacy and security section and pick Site Settings > Notifications.
• Look at the Allow section and look for a suspicious URL.
• Click the three vertical dots next to it and pick Block. This should remove unwanted notifications from Google Chrome.

Firefox

• Open Mozilla Firefox and go to Menu > Options.
• Click on Privacy & Security section.
• Under Permissions, you should be able to see Notifications. Click Settings button next to it.
• In the Settings – Notification Permissions window, click on the drop-down menu by the URL in question.
• Select Block and then click on Save Changes.

Edge (Chromium)

• Open Microsoft Edge, and go to Settings.
• Select Site permissions.
• Go to Notifications on the right.
• Under Allow, you will find the unwanted entry.
• Click on More actions and select Block.

Safari

• Click on Safari > Preferences…
• Go to Websites tab and, under General, select Notifications.
• Select the web address in question, click the drop-down menu and select Deny.

Checking your device and cleaning it from malware

As previously mentioned, X1.c.lencr.org can cause redirects to malicious websites and, if your device is not sufficiently protected, you might end up installing malware without even realizing it. The unfortunate side is that malware is often made to be invisible and run in the background without emitting any symptoms whatsoever. These types of parasites usually focus on sensitive data theft, such as passwords, accounts, or banking details. It goes without saying that such activity might result in pretty negative consequences.

Therefore, you should check your system with powerful anti-malware; we recommend using SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes, although other security solutions can do the job as well. If your browser is constantly redirecting you to suspicious websites, you should look for adware on your system. Again, this can be done using anti-virus software, although you can also uninstall PUPs manually:

Windows

• Enter Control Panel into Windows search box and hit Enter or click on the search result.
• Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
• From the list, find the entry of the suspicious program.
• Right-click on the application and select Uninstall.
• If User Account Control shows up, click Yes.
• Wait till uninstallation process is complete and click OK.

Mac

1. From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
2. In the Applications folder, look for all related entries.
3. Click on the app and drag it to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash)

To fully remove an unwanted app, you need to access Application Support, LaunchAgents, and LaunchDaemons folders and delete relevant files:

1. Select Go > Go to Folder.
2. Enter /Library/Application Support and click Go or press Enter.
3. In the Application Support folder, look for any dubious entries and then delete them.
4. Now enter /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders the same way and terminate all the related .plist files.

Additionally, you should take care of your web browsers and clean them properly. In some cases, eliminating the unwanted browser behavior is only possible by resetting your browsers or cleaning them accordingly. You can do that automatically with powerful system maintenance and repair tool FortectIntego or follow the instructions below.

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.