Uninstall MightyBrowser from the browser and operating system

What is MightyBrowser?

According to developers of the MightyBrowser application, this software supposedly help users to browse and search. In fact, MightyBrowser is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) categorized as adware. People do not generally download or install apps of this type intentionally - they are often tricked.

Note that adware-type apps deliver intrusive advertisements and are often designed to gather various information relating to users.

Applications such as MightyBrowser usually serve intrusive ads that conceal underlying content of visited websites. If clicked, the ads redirect users to untrustworthy websites or even execute scripts that download and/or install unwanted software. Some examples of ads that most adware-type applications display include various pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, etc.

Furthermore, research shows that MightyBrowser can access (collect) information such as passwords, credit card details, telephone numbers and other data that is saved on browsers. PUAs are usually designed to gather other, browsing-related details.

For example, users' IP addresses, entered search queries, addresses of visited web pages, geolocations, and so on.

Typically, adware developers misuse the information to generate revenue and share it with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). This can lead to problems such as identity theft, issues relating to browsing safety, privacy, and so on. For this reason, uninstall MightyBrowser and all other adware immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by MightyBrowser
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Symptoms	Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information.
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Some other adware-type apps that are very similar to MightyBrowser include ProdigySearch, ExtraList, and OutputData. These are just a number of examples from many more.

Typically, adware developers advertise this software as useful, legitimate, etc. In this case, they offer an enhanced browsing experience. Unfortunately, adware-type apps (and most other PUAs) do not deliver any of the features promised. They are designed only to help the developers to generate revenue.

How did MightyBrowser install on my computer?

Few people download and install adware or other PUAs intentionally. In most cases, they download and/or install them by clicking intrusive advertisements or through the set-ups of various software.

To trick people into downloading and/or installing unwanted apps with regular software, developers include PUAs into the download or installation set-ups and hide related information in "Custom", "Manual", "Advanced" and other settings.

This distribution method is called "bundling", however, people install and/or download this unwanted software only when they leave all of the aforementioned settings unchecked and unchanged.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Avoid clicking intrusive ads, especially if they are displayed on dubious web pages. For example, those relating to adult dating, pornography, gambling, and so on. These ads often lead to deceptive, potentially malicious websites or cause unwanted downloads/installations.

Furthermore, programs should not be downloaded or installed using third party downloaders, installers, Peer-to-Peer networks (such as torrent clients, eMule, etc.), unofficial websites, and so on. Download software only from official, trustworthy websites and via direct download links.

Download and installation set-ups often contain settings such as "Custom", "Advanced". Dismiss any offers to download or install unwanted software in these settings before completing download or installation. If you believe that adware or a PUA is already installed, remove all suspicious extensions, add-ons, and/or plug-ins that are installed on the browser.

Also, remove any unwanted software of this kind installed on the operating system immediately. If your computer is already infected with MightyBrowser, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once MightyBrowser installation is complete:

MightyBrowser adware installed on Safari:

Installation folder of MightyBrowser PUA:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove MightyBrowser adware using Combo Cleaner:

MightyBrowser adware removal:

Remove MightyBrowser-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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