Mac Speedup Pro Unwanted Application (Mac)

What is "Mac Speedup Pro"?

Developers promote Mac Speedup Pro (also known as MacSpeedup Pro or Mac~Speedup~Pro) as an app that enhances Mac computer performance by allowing users to scan for various issues. Generally, this app is offered as an optimization-oriented app, however, it is also categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA). 

Mac Speedup Pro is promoted using the "bundling" method, and thus many people install it inadvertently.

Mac Speedup Pro users are offered tools such as cache manager, logs manager, trash manager, rogue apps cleaner, browser history cleaner, and so on. These tools are not free. Once a scan is complete, users must activate Mac Speedup Pro to start repairing detected issues. This is done by purchasing the 'full' version. As mentioned, this app is categorized as a PUA.

Applications of this type offer free scans that supposedly detect many issues. In fact, these scans usually display dubious or fake results to encourage users to pay for the so-called 'full versions'. It is not known whether Mac Speedup Pro is legitimate, however, we advise that you do not trust applications that are promoted using the "bundling" method.

Furthermore, developers often use this method to promote more than one app at once. Therefore, it is possible that Mac Speedup Pro was not the only app that was installed during the installation process.

Apps of this type are usually installed together with browser hijackers or adware-type programs and cause problems relating to unwanted redirects, intrusive ads, and data tracking. We advise you to uninstall all potentially unwanted apps immediately, including Mac Speedup Pro app.

Threat Summary:

Name	MacSpeedup Pro potentially unwanted application
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 apps similar to Mac Speedup Pro, such as Advanced Mac Cleaner, Mac Cleanup Pro, MacOptimizer, Mac-Mechanic, and many more.

Typically, they are promoted as 'useful applications' capable of providing various features - in this case, system optimization tools. Once installed, however, they provide no real value and are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

Some potentially unwanted applications (including Mac Speedup Pro) can be downloaded from their official websites, however, most people download them inadvertently through intrusive ads or when they skip the software installation/download set-up steps.

Software developers often use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" to trick users into installing or downloading unwanted apps together with regular (usually free, ad-supportive) software. This is achieved simply by hiding these apps in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings of the installation/download dialogs.

Developers are aware that many users skip installation steps and click various ads, and they use this behaviour to their advantage.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Be careful when downloading and installing software and avoid clicking ads displayed on dubious websites. Download software using official sources (websites) and directs links. Tools such as third party software downloaders, installers, torrents and other similar sources should not be used.

Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other sections of installation/download dialogs and set-ups. Make sure that there are no checkboxes ticked by default. Deselect any offers to install software that you do not wish to install, and only then complete the installation/download.

If you encounter redirects to untrustworthy websites (gambling, pornography, adult dating, and so on), it is possible that unwanted apps are installed on your computer. Check for any suspicious entries (plug-ins, add-ons, extensions, etc.) installed on your browser (or computer) and uninstall them immediately.

If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshot of Mac Speedup Pro installer:

Screenshot of Mac Speedup Pro app:

Appearance of Mac Speedup Pro (GIF):

 

Screenshot of MacSpeedup Pro installer setup:

Screenshot of MacSpeedup Pro application:

IMPORTANT NOTE! Mac Speedup Pro (MacSpeedup Pro) adds itself to the list of applications that automatically run upon each user log in. Therefore, before commencing, perform these steps:

• Go to System Preferences -> Users & Groups. 
• Click your account (also known as Current User).
• Click Login Items.
• Look for the "Mac Speedup Pro" or "MacSpeedup Pro" entry.  Select it, and click the "-" button to remove it.

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Quick menu:

• What is "Mac Speedup Pro"?
• STEP 1. Remove PUA 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 Mac Speedup Pro using Combo Cleaner:

Potentially unwanted applications removal:

Remove 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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