How to remove apps dowloaded from getmackeepersoftpro.xyz

What is getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz?

getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz is a dubious website, usually opened through others of this kind, clicked deceptive advertisements or potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) that are installed on the browser and/or operating system.

At the time of research, getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz offered download of an application called Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Wi-Fi Security, which is supposedly designed to protect operating systems from various threats. Since getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz cannot be trusted, do not download or install any software advertised on this site.

As mentioned, at the time of research getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz offered download and installation of Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Wi-Fi Security. According to the website, this app helps to keep data safe when users browse and share information on the web.

It should also prevent browsers from opening malicious, phishing, and other unsafe mobile websites, and secure details such as credit card numbers and other personal information when users login to various websites (such as bank accounts). In fact, getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz is likely to advertise other potentially unwanted applications.

For example, browser hijackers, adware-type apps, or other potentially unwanted software. In any case, software should not be downloaded from getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz or other similar websites.

Adware serves intrusive ads (coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc.). In most cases, people who click these ads are redirected to various untrusted web pages or they allow them to execute scripts that cause download/installation of unwanted applications.

Browser hijackers are PUAs that change certain browser settings so that users are forced to visit and/or use fake search engines. Most also collect data relating to users' browsing habits. For example, IP addresses, entered search queries, addresses of visited pages, geolocations, and so on.

In some cases, browser hijackers collect personal details. Thus, having adware and/or browser hijackers installed can lead to more unwanted installations, problems relating to browsing safety, privacy or even identity theft. Therefore, never download or install PUAs. If these apps are already installed on the browser and/or operating system, remove them immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	getmackeepersoftpro.xyz pop-up
Threat Type	Phishing, Scam, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Fake Claim	This web page claims that the user's device could be safer with installation of certain software.
Detection Names	Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List (VirusTotal).
Serving IP Address	188.42.218.242
Promoted Unwanted Application	At the time of research, this web page promoted Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Wi-Fi Security.
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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How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

People often download and install browser hijackers or other PUAs through the set-ups of other software. These apps are commonly included into various download/installation set-ups - related information it usually found in settings such as "Custom", "Advanced" and so on.

Unfortunately, many people fail to check these settings and leave them unchanged, thereby allowing PUAs to be downloaded or installed with other, regular software.

This marketing method is known as "bundling". Additionally, unwanted downloads/installations can be caused by clicking deceptive advertisements. If clicked, some of these ads run scripts that lead to unwanted downloads and installations.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

We recommend that you download all software from official websites and via direct links. Avoid torrent clients, eMule (and other Peer-to-Peer networks), third party downloaders, unofficial websites and other channels of this kind. The same applies to installation through third party installers.

Check all settings such as "Advanced", "Custom" included in the software setups, and decline offers to download/install additional, unwanted software. Do not click intrusive ads, especially if they are shown on dubious websites - they can open untrusted websites or cause unwanted downloads/installations.

Remove any unwanted suspicious apps (extensions, add-ons and plug-ins) installed on the browser immediately. The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Text in desktop and mobile web pages:

Hotspot Shield Free VPN Proxy & Wi-Fi Security helps keep you and your data safe when you browse and share information on the web.

This powerful app helps keep you safe from malicious, phishing and unsecure mobile websites.
It also helps secure your details when you login to websites or enter personal information such as bank accounts and credit card numbers.

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Desktop version of getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz website:

To enable pop-up blocking, fraudulent website warnings, and remove web browsing data in mobile Apple devices, follow these steps:

First, go to "Settings", and then scroll down to find and tap "Safari".

Check if the "Block Pop-ups" and "Fraudulent Website Warning" toggles are enabled. If not, enable them immediately. Then, scroll down and tap "Advanced".

Tap "Website Data" and then "Remove All Website Data".

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Quick menu:

• What is getmackeepersoftpro[.]xyz?
• 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 adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

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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