How to remove unwanted applications that open feed.chunckapp.com
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is feed.chunckapp.com?
feed.chunckapp.com is an address (URL) designed to promote the search.safefinder.com fake search engine. Typically, fake search engines and addresses such as feed.chunckapp.com are promoted through potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
Apps of this type usually gather browsing-related information and serve intrusive ads. In most cases, people download and install this rogue software unintentionally.
Feed.chunckapp.com redirect overview
Typically, PUAs that promote addresses such as feed.chunckapp.com (and search.safefinder.com) by changing browsers settings including the address of the default search engine, homepage, and new tab. They ensure that users are forced to visit a specific address when they open a browser, new tab or enter search queries into the URL bar.
When visited, feed.chunckapp.com redirects people to search.safefinder.com. Note that search.safefinder.com is a fake search engine that provides results generated by Yahoo - it simply redirects to search.yahoo.com and displays results generated by a legitimate search engine.
Search engines such as search.safefinder.com are useless, since they do not generate any unique results. If feed.chunckapp.com is opened by a browser as described above, it has been hijacked by a potentially unwanted application. Typically, these apps do not allow users to remove such addresses from the browser settings, unless they uninstall the app.
This is not the only reason to remove installed PUAs. They also collect information relating to users' browsing activity. For example, IP addresses, geolocations, addresses of visited pages, entered search queries, and so on. Developers sell the data to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue in other ways.
It is possible that an installed PUA might record sensitive details as well. Additionally, PUAs often feed users with intrusive ads such as coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, etc. If clicked, these lead to various untrusted, potentially malicious web pages or even execute scripts designed to download/install unwanted software.
PUAs can cause problems relating to browsing safety and privacy. Some people might also become victims of identity theft. Therefore, remove all PUAs from the system immediately.
| Name | feed.chunckapp.com browser hijacker |
| Threat Type | Browser hijacker, Mac malware, Mac virus. |
| Serving IP Address | 13.84.45.249 |
| 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 rogue websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Fake search engine examples
More examples of fake search engines that are promoted through PUAs include hecktasit.club, search.friendlysocket.com and search.gratziany.com.
These supposedly deliver various features, improve the browsing experience, etc., however, most are useless - they do not operate as promised and put users at risk of various problems. Apps of this type should never be trusted or downloaded/installed.
How did feed.chunckapp.com install on my computer?
Typically, PUAs are downloaded and installed through deceptive advertisements, which people intentionally or accidentally click, or during download/installation of other (usually free) software. In the latter case, this happens when developers distribute PUAs using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".
They include unwanted apps into the download/installation set-ups of regular programs as "additional offers". Generally, offers to download and/or install these additional apps can be found in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of the set-ups. PUAs are downloaded/installed with required software when people fail to check and change the aforementioned settings.
Unwanted downloads and installations also occur when intrusive ads are clicked and then execute certain scripts.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
It is not safe to download/install software or files through third party downloaders/installers, Peer-to-Peer networks (eMule, torrent clients), untrusted websites, and so on. People who download and install programs in this way often allow unwanted apps to infiltrate.
All files and programs should be downloaded from official websites and via direct links. Check all download and installation settings such as "Custom" and "Advanced" - dismiss offers to download or install PUAs before completing the process.
Do not click advertisements that appear on dubious pages, since they can open other untrusted websites or cause download/installations of PUAs. Remove any unwanted extensions, add-ons and plug-ins installed on the browser. The same should be applied to unwanted programs that are installed on the operating system.
If your computer is already infected with browser hijackers, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is feed.chunckapp.com?
- STEP 1. Remove feed.chunckapp.com related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove feed.chunckapp.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove feed.chunckapp.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove feed.chunckapp.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:
feed.chunckapp.com redirect removal:
Remove feed.chunckapp.com-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 browser hijacker-related files and folders
Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...
Check for browser hijacker 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 browser hijackers - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Browser hijacker commonly installs several files with the exact same string.
Check for browser hijacker 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 browser hijacker 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 browser hijackers - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Browser hijacker commonly installs several files with the exact same string.
Check for browser hijacker 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 browser hijackers, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.
Remove browser hijackers from Internet browsers
Remove Safari browser hijackers:
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.
Change your homepage:
In the "Preferences" window, select the "General" tab. To set your homepage, type the preferred website URL (for example: www.google.com) in the Homepage field. You can also click the "Set to Current Page" button if you wish to set your homepage to the website you are currently visiting.
Change your default search engine:
In the "Preferences" window, select the "Search" tab. Here you will find a drop-down menu labeled "Search engine:" Simply select your preferred search engine from the drop-down list.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.
Remove Google Chrome browser hijackers:
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".
Change your homepage
Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable the malicious extension (if present), look for a browser hijacker URL below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present, click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".
Change your default search engine:
To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for a browser hijacker URL, when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".
- 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".
Change your homepage
To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable malicious extension (if present), remove the browser hijacker URL and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.
Change your default search engine:
In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".
In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the 
button.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the purpose of forcing users to visit feed.chunckapp.com website?
Redirects to websites like feed.chunckapp.com are caused because through them - cyber criminals (i.e., developers of fake search engines and browser hijackers) generate revenue.
Is visiting feed.chunckapp.com a threat to my privacy?
Most likely, yes. Websites like feed.chunckapp.com typically collect information about their visitors.
How did a browser hijacker infiltrate my computer?
Browser hijackers are proliferated primarily via misleading promotional webpages, software bundling, online scams, fake updaters, untrustworthy download channels (e.g., freeware and third-party sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.), spam browser notifications, and intrusive advertisements.
Will Combo Cleaner help me remove browser hijackers?
Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan your system and eliminate installed browser-hijacking applications. Note that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might be ineffective when multiple browser hijackers have infiltrated the system. Since when one browser hijacker is removed - the others may re-install it. Additionally, removal-related settings might be inaccessible with this software present. Therefore, browser hijackers must be eliminated thoroughly and all at once.
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