Super VPN Unwanted Application (Mac)

What is Super VPN?

Super VPN (also known as super-vpn) is a deceptive app that falsely claims to provide VPN functionality. Initially, this app may seem legitimate and useful, however, Super VPN is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and adware.

There are three main reasons for these negative associations: 1) stealth installation without users' consent; 2) tracking of web browsing activity, and; 3) display of intrusive advertisements.

Research shows that Super VPN records user-system information relating to web browsing activity. Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other recorded data usually includes personal details.

In addition, developers share this information with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse private data to generate revenue. Therefore, the presence of a data-tracking app such as Super VPN can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. Super VPN continually delivers intrusive advertisements, such as coupons, banners, pop-ups, and so on.

These are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, intrusive ads often conceal underlying website content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience. Furthermore, intrusive ads might redirect to malicious sites and execute scripts designed to download and install malware.

Therefore, even a single accidental click cab result in high-risk computer infections. For these reasons, we strongly advise you to uninstall Super VPN adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	super-vpn PUP
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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There are dozens of adware-type applications similar to Super VPN. The list of examples includes (but it is not limited to) UnzipPro, MyShopcoupon, CompariShop, and MacBright. All offers a type of "useful functionality", however, these programs are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.

Claims to enable 'useful functions' are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy. They provide no real value for regular users. Adware-type PUPs gather sensitive information and deliver intrusive advertisements, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did Super VPN install on my computer?

Super VPN is free for anyone to download on its official website, however, due to the lack of knowledge and careless behavior of many users, this PUP often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Developers proliferate Super VPN using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and intrusive advertisements.

"Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software/apps. Developers do not adequately disclose PUP installations. Therefore, "bundled" programs are concealed within various section (in most cases, "Custom" or "Advanced" settings) of the download/installation processes.

Furthermore, many users often skip download/installation steps and click various advertisements - behavior that can cause inadvertent installation of PUPs such as Super VPN. In this way, many users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Caution is the key to computer safety. Therefore, be very cautious when downloading/installing software and browsing the Internet. Select "Custom" or "Advanced" settings and carefully analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs. In doing so, cancel all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them.

We also advise you to avoid using third party download/installation tools, since developers monetize them by promoting PUPs (the "bundling" method). Software should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links. Furthermore, bear in mind that intrusive advertisements typically seem legitimate, since developers invest many resources into their design.

In fact, they usually lead to dubious websites, such as gambling, adult dating, and so on. If you experience these redirects, eliminate all dubious applications and browser plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with PUPs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Deceptive application installer promoting Super VPN adware:

Screenshot of Super VPN PUP:

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Quick menu:

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

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

Super VPN adware removal:

Remove Super VPN-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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