Unzippy Adware (Mac)

What is Unzippy?

Unzippy is another rogue app owned by the InstallCore adware family. It supposedly allows extraction and compression of data. Therefore, many users believe that Unzippy is legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware.

Unzippy often infiltrates systems without users’ permission, continually delivers intrusive advertisements, and gathers sensitive information.

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

Furthermore, intrusive advertisements might redirect to malicious websites and execute scripts that download and install malware. Therefore, even a single accidental click can result in high-risk computer infections. Another important issue is information tracking.

Applications such as Unzippy typically record queries entered into search engines, pages viewed, website URLs visited, Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, and other data relating to browsing activity. Recorded information usually includes personal details that are shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) and misused to generate revenue.

Therefore, the presence of a data-tracking app such as Unzippy might result in various system infections or even identity theft. We strongly recommend that you eliminate this app immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by Unzippy
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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The Internet is full of adware-type applications that share similarities with Unzippy including, for instance, Video AdBlocker, Royal Raid, 3D BUBBLE SOUND, Primary Result, and many others. By offering 'useful features', apps such as Unzippy attempt to give the impression of legitimacy and trick users to install, however, adware gives no real value for regular users.

Adware-type apps are designed only to generate revenue for the developers. Claims to enable useful functionality are often false. Most of these apps pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety.

How did Unzippy install on my computer?

Unzippy is available for download on its official website, however, due to the lack of knowledge and careless behavior of many users, Unzippy often infiltrates systems without permission - developers proliferate this potentially unwanted application using "bundling" and intrusive advertising methods.

"Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of potentially unwanted applications together with regular software/apps. "Bundled" applications are hidden within various sections (e.g., "Custom/Advanced" options) of the download/installation processes - developers do not disclose this information properly.

Furthermore, many users rush download/installation processes (skip steps) and click advertisements - behavior that often leads to inadvertent installation of applications such as Unzippy. In this way, users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

The key to computer safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Bear in mind that developers invest many resources into intrusive ad design, thereby making them seem legitimate. Most of these ads redirect to dubious websites.

If you experience these redirects, eliminate all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins. Furthermore, carefully study each download/installation step and opt-out of additionally-included programs. Download software from official sources only, using direct download links.

Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps, and thus these tools should never be used. If your computer is already infected with Unzippy, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Deceptive application installer promoting Unzippy adware:

Unzippy adware:

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Quick menu:

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

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

Unzippy adware removal:

Remove Unzippy-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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