How To Remove ActivityCache From Mac

Simple Steps To Eliminate Advertising Program

ActivityCache is an unwanted program that is capable of severely disrupting Mac users’ online sessions with regular ads flow and page-redirects to unknown websites. It belongs to the category of adware but also possesses browser hijacker’s qualities. This means that not only does this app show a lot of ads during users’ browsing sessions, but also makes alterations to default browser’s settings. If this has invaded your browser, you will notice replacement in your main search engine, homepage and new tab page URL. You won’t be able to undo these changes as long as the PUP is running in the background.

Threat Details

Name: ActivityCache

Category: Mac virus

Characteristics: Alters default browser’ settings without any consent, displays annoying commercials and redirect people to dubious sites, etc.

Danger level: Medium

Distribution: Bogus software updates, bundled freeware, etc.

Signs: Modified browser’s settings, page-redirects, invasive ads stream, etc.

ActivityCache: Depth Analysis

ActivityCache also tracks its victims’ virtual activities and collects information like their browsing history and habits, search queries, etc. With the help of the gathered data, commercial content creators can customize the ads accordingly. And therefore, most of the ads shown by the intruder will be related to your recent web history and thus, are very eye-catching. They are especially designed to create the pay-per-click advertising income. Every time these adverts are clicked by the users, the adware authors earn a small bit of money. The more the clicks, the greater is the revenue earned.

ActivityCache ads are not only very annoying and severely interrupt your online sessions, but can also be very risky. This means that they could be originated from quite unsafe sources and leading to hazardous sites. If you click on the misleading ads, you may end up on scam, deceptive, unrelaibe, malicious and even malware-laden sites. This way, you’re unknowingly exposing your Mac to different scams, fake surveys, and malware like Trojans, spyware, ransomware, worms, etc. If you don’t want to come across these dreadful cyber pests, remove ActivityCache from the device without thinking twice, and to help you, we’ve prepared a complete removal guide down below.

Distribution Of Unwanted Applications:

The most prevalent potentially unwanted program distribution tactics have been software bundling, fake software updates, and so on. You may get pop-up messages urging you to install your Adobe Flash Player or Java claoming that it is outdated. The moment you click on the fake “update button” you end up downloading and installing the PUP in your computer. In order to update or download your software, we suggest opting for the official or verified channels only and never rely on random online content. Also, while installing new application, select the Custom or Advanced settings only in order to see and untick the checkboxes next to any needless apps.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is ActivityCache showing too many ads?

Potentially unwanted programs tend to interrupt users with numerous advertising contents after infiltrating their PC systems. This is done so that these adverts would be clicked on, therefore generating the pay-per-click adevrtising revenue.

Can the ads take me to dangerous sites?

Not all the ads displayed by the adware are reliable and promote legitimate stuffs. Some of them could be misleading and if you click on them, you may end up on potentially insecure websites with all sorts of hateful materials.

Remove Files and Folders Related to ActivityCache

Open the “Menu” bar and click the “Finder” icon. Select “Go” and click on “Go to Folder…”

Step 1: Search the suspicious and doubtful malware generated files in /Library/LaunchAgents folder

Type /Library/LaunchAgents in the “Go to Folder” option

In the “Launch Agent” folder, search for all the files that you have recently downloaded and move them to “Trash”. Few of the examples of files created by browser-hijacker or adware are as follow, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.Itvbit.plist”, installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, and “kuklorest.update.plist” and so on.

Step 2: Detect and remove the files generated by the adware in “/Library/Application” Support folder

In the “Go to Folder..bar”, type “/Library/Application Support”

Search for any suspicious newly added folders in “Application Support” folder. If you detect any one of these like “NicePlayer” or “MPlayerX” then send them to “Trash” folder.

Step 3: Look for the files generated by malware in /Library/LaunchAgent Folder:

Go to Folder bar and type /Library/LaunchAgents

You are in the “LaunchAgents” folder. Here, you have to search for all the newly added files and move them to “Trash” if you find them suspicious. Some of the examples of suspicious files generated by malware are “myppes.download.plist”, “installmac.AppRemoved.plist”, “kuklorest.update.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist” and so on.

Step4: Go to /Library/LaunchDaemons Folder and search for the files created by malware

Type /Library/LaunchDaemons in the “Go To Folder” option

In the newly opened “LaunchDaemons” folder, search for any recently added suspicious files and move them to “Trash”. Examples of some of the suspicious files are “com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist”, “com.avickUpd.plist”, “com.myppes.net-preference.plist”, “com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist” and so on.

Step 5: Use Combo Cleaner Anti-Malware and Scan your Mac PC

The malware infections could be removed from the Mac PC if you execute all the steps mentioned above in the correct way. However, it is always advised to be sure that your PC is not infected. It is suggested to scan the work-station with “Combo Cleaner Anti-virus”.

Once the file gets downloaded, double click on combocleaner.dmg installer in the newly opened window. Next is to open the “Launchpad” and press on “Combo Cleaner” icon. It is advised to wait until “Combo Cleaner” updates the latest definition for malware detection. Click on “Start Combo Scan” button.

A depth scan of your Mac PC will be executed in order to detect malware. If the Anti-virus scan report says “no threat found” then you can continue with guide further. On the other hand, it is recommended to delete the detected malware infection before continuing.

Now the files and folders created by the adware is removed, you have to remove the rogue extensions from the browsers.

Remove ActivityCache from Internet Browsers

Delete Doubtful and Malicious Extension from Safari

Go to “Menu Bar” and open “Safari” browser. Select “Safari” and then “Preferences”

In the opened “preferences” window, select “Extensions” that you have recently installed. All such extensions should be detected and click the “Uninstall” button next to it. If you are doubtful then you can remove all the extensions from “Safari” browser as none of them are important for smooth functionality of the browser.

In case if you continue facing unwanted webpage redirections or aggressive advertisements bombarding, you can reset the “Safari” browser.

“Reset Safari”

Open the Safari menu and choose “preferences…” from the drop-down menu.

Go to the “Extension” tab and set the extension slider to “Off” position. This disables all the installed extensions in the Safari browser

Next step is to check the homepage. Go to “Preferences…” option and choose “General” tab. Change the homepage to your preferred URL.

Also check the default search-engine provider settings. Go to “Preferences…” window and select the “Search” tab and select the search-engine provider that you want such as “Google”.

Next is to clear the Safari browser Cache- Go to “Preferences…” window and select “Advanced” tab and click on “Show develop menu in the menu bar.“

Go to “Develop” menu and select “Empty Caches”.

Remove website data and browsing history. Go to “Safari” menu and select “Clear History and Website Data”. Choose “all history” and then click on “Clear History”.

Remove Unwanted and Malicious Plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox

Delete ActivityCache add-ons from Mozilla Firefox

Open the Firefox Mozilla browser. Click on the “Open Menu” present in the top right corner of the screen. From the newly opened menu, choose “Add-ons”.

Go to “Extension” option and detect all the latest installed add-ons. Select each of the suspicious add-ons and click on “Remove” button next to them.

In case if you want to “reset” the Mozilla Firefox browser then follow the steps that has been mentioned below.

Reset Mozilla Firefox Settings

Open the Firefox Mozilla browser and click on “Firefox” button situated at the top left corner of the screen.

In the new menu, go to “Help” sub-menu and choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the “Troubleshooting Information” page, click on “Reset Firefox” button.

Confirm that you want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to default by pressing on “Reset Firefox” option

The browser will get restarted and the settings changes to factory default

Delete Unwanted and Malicious Extensions from Google Chrome

Open the chrome browser and click on “Chrome menu”. From the drop down option, choose “More Tools” and then “Extensions”.

In the “Extensions” option, search for all the recently installed add-ons and extensions. Select them and choose “Trash” button. Any third-party extension is not important for the smooth functionality of the browser.

Reset Google Chrome Settings

Open the browser and click on three line bar at the top right side corner of the window.

Go to the bottom of the newly opened window and select “Show advanced settings”.

In the newly opened window, scroll down to the bottom and choose “Reset browser settings”

Click on the “Reset” button on the opened “Reset browser settings” window

Restart the browser and the changes you get will be applied

The above mentioned manual process should be executed as it is mentioned. It is a cumbersome process and requires a lot of technical expertise. And hence it is advised for technical experts only. To be sure that your PC is free from malware, it is better that you scan the work-station with a powerful anti-malware tool. The automatic malware removal application is preferred because it doesn’t requires any additional technical skills and expertise.

Download the application and execute it on the PC to begin the depth scanning. Once the scanning gets completed, it shows the list of all the files related to ActivityCache. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.