MyShopcoupon Adware (Mac)

What is MyShopcoupon?

Identical to CompariShop, LiveShoppers, ShoppyTool, and many others, MyShopcoupon is a deceptive application that falsely claims to help save time and money when shopping online. It supposedly provides shopping coupons and notifies users of special deals/discounts available on various e-shops.

Initially, MyShopcoupon may seem legitimate and useful, however, this app typically infiltrates systems without permission and continually records information. In addition, MyShopcoupon is categorized as adware - a type of software that feeds users with intrusive advertisements.

Following infiltration, MyShopcoupon delivers banner, coupon, pop-up, and other similar advertisements. To achieve this, developers employ tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, displayed ads often conceal visited website content, significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, intrusive ads commonly redirect to malicious websites and even execute scripts that stealthily download and install malware/PUPs. Therefore, even a single click might result in high-risk adware or malware infections.

Furthermore, MyShopcoupon continually gathers various sensitive data (e.g., IP addresses, URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc.) In most cases, information recorded by adware-type apps contains confidential details. MyShopcoupon's developers sell this information to third parties (mostly, for marketing purposes).

These people misuse confidential information to generate revenue. The presence of a data-tracking app can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. For these reasons, you are strongly advised to immediately remove MyShopcoupon adware and scan the entire system with a legitimate anti-virus/anti-sypware suite.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by MyShopcoupon
Threat Type	Mac malware, Mac virus
Symptoms	Your Mac became slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you get redirected to shady websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites, loss of private information.
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As mentioned above, MyShopcoupon is identical to a number of other PUPs. In fact, all adware-type applications are very similar. Most offer "useful functionality", however, although their features might differ, all have identical behavior. Claims to provide useful functionality are merely attempts to trick users to install.

In fact, adware-type applications deliver no real value for regular users. Apps such as MyShopcoupon are designed only to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than enabling the functionality promised, PUPs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did MyShopcoupon install on my computer?

MyShopcoupon has an official download website, however, criminals also proliferate this PUP by employing the aforementioned intrusive advertisements, together with a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". Due to lack of knowledge and careless behavior by many users, MyShopcoupon typically infiltrates systems without permission.

"Bundling" is stealth installation of PUPs together with regular software. Developers do not adequately disclose these installations - "bundled" apps are concealed within various sections (for example, "Custom/Advanced" settings) of the download/installation processes.

Research shows that many users rush these procedures and skip steps. In addition, they click various ads/links without understanding the possible consequences. This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of PUPs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The key to computer safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and, especially when downloading/installing software. Bear in mind that criminals invest many resources into intrusive ad design.

Therefore, most look legitimate, however, intrusive ads are distinguishable, since they lead to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and other untrustworthy sites. If you encounter these ads, immediately remove all dubious apps and browser plug-ins.

Furthermore, carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes and opt-out of all additionally-included programs.

Download your software from official sources only and, preferably, using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers are monetized using the "bundling" method (they promote dubious software) and, thus, these tools should not be used. Using a legitimate anti-virus/anti-spyware suite is also paramount.

Deceptive application installer promoting MyShopcoupon adware:

MyShopcoupon adware Privacy Policy:

MyShopcoupon displaying intrusive advertisements (in this case, a false error message encouraging users to download fake system cleaners):

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Quick menu:

• What is MyShopcoupon?
• STEP 1. Remove MyShopcoupon related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove MyShopcoupon ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove MyShopcoupon adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove MyShopcoupon ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

MyShopcoupon adware removal:

Remove MyShopcoupon-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select “Applications”. In the applications folder, look for “MPlayerX”,“NicePlayer”, or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

Remove adware-related files and folders

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "Start Combo Scan" button.

Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays "no threats found" - this means that you can continue with the removal guide; otherwise, it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers

Remove malicious Safari extensions:

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

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 extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

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