Random "Enter Facebook Password" POP-UPs (Mac)
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Enter Facebook Password?
"Enter Facebook Password" is a fake pop-up message displayed by various malicious websites. In most cases, users visit these sites inadvertently - they are redirected without consent. Redirects typically occur for two reasons: 1) your operating system [Mac OS] is outdated or; 2) an adware-type application has infiltrated your computer.
Potentially unwanted adware-type programs (PUPs) usually infiltrate systems without permission. As well as causing redirects, these apps deliver intrusive advertisements and record various personal information.
The malicious sites seem identical to the genuine Facebook website. Users are presented with a "Security Warning" message stating that they must confirm a valid account (by logging in) to remove the error. Be aware, however, that this is a scam. Cyber criminals are 'phishing' sensitive data by tricking gullible and inattentive users into entering their logins/passwords.
Once entered, all information is stored on a remote server without users' consent. Furthermore, criminals later use this information to generate revenue. Social network accounts (such as Facebook) can be used in various dubious ways. For example, cyber criminals often proliferate malware by sharing malicious content or spamming private messages.
In addition, they misuse victims' identities to contact their friends (typically those most frequently contacted) claiming that they are in trouble and asking to borrow money. This is a very simple, yet effective way to trick people into transferring money to various bank accounts. In summary, you should ignore the "Enter Facebook Password" error.
If you encounter a message that asks you to enter personal information, double check the URL. If the link seems even slightly suspicious, close the site immediately and certainly do not enter any details.
If you have already been tricked into entering your Facebook login/password, visit the Facebook's "Hacked Account" page immediately, report your compromised account, and follow all instructions provided to restore it.
We also strongly recommend that you immediately change passwords on your other accounts. In addition, scan the system with a reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite (such as Combo Cleaner) and ensure that your operating system is up-to-date.
IMPORTANT NOTE! Your password should never contain any personal information (such as name, date of birth, etc.) It should be a random combination of uppercase/lowercase letters, digits, and (if possible) other characters (such as !, &, *, etc.) A good example of a password would be "puuD57wDz729WwjZ" or "5yJ?q#Z_/)DfCZCf". You are also advised not to use the same password for multiple accounts.
As mentioned above, potentially unwanted programs generate intrusive advertisements, such as coupons, banners, pop-ups, and so on. These ads are delivered using various tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited website.
Therefore, intrusive ads often conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience. Furthermore, intrusive ads can lead to malicious websites and even run scripts designed to download and install malware/PUPs. Therefore, even a single click can result in high-risk computer infections.
Another important issue is information tracking. Research shows that virtually all PUPs gather information such as IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, keystrokes, geo-locations, and similar. Collected data usually includes personal details that developers share with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).
These people misuse private information to generate revenue. Therefore, the presence of data-tracking apps can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. All potentially unwanted programs must be uninstalled immediately.
| Name | "Enter Facebook Password" virus |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Research shows that there are hundreds of potentially unwanted programs, all of which are virtually identical. By offering various "useful features", PUPs attempt to give the impression of legitimacy, however, the only purpose of all potentially unwanted programs is to generate revenue for the developers.
Rather than giving any real value for regular users, PUPs cause unwanted redirects, deliver intrusive advertisements, and gather sensitive information, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.
How did potentially unwanted programs install on my computer?
Some PUPs have official download website. In most cases, however, they infiltrate systems without permission, since developers proliferate them using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and the aforementioned intrusive advertisements.
"Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of potentially unwanted programs together with regular software/apps. Developers hide "bundled" programs within "Custom/Advanced" settings (or other sections) of the download/installation processes - they do not disclose these installations properly.
Furthermore, users are likely to rush these procedures and skip steps. In addition, they often click various advertisements without understanding the possible consequences. This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs - users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. The key to safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Bear in mind that intrusive advertisements often seem legitimate, but once clicked, redirect to dubious websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, and similar).
If you encounter them, immediately remove all dubious applications and browser plug-ins. Select "Custom/Advanced" settings and carefully analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs. Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them.
Software should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps (developers use "bundling" to monetize these tools), and thus should never be used.
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Quick menu:
- What is Enter Facebook Password?
- STEP 1. Remove PUP related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:
Potentially unwanted programs removal:
Remove PUP-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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