How to remove Securityvpnapp.com from Mac OS

Step by step process to delete Securityvpnapp.com

Securityvpnapp.com is described as misleading websites that always displays fake pop-up messages and are basically designed to deceive people to download and install some potentially unwanted applications. At the time of research, this site promotes a scheme which claims that visitors Internet connection may be vulnerable. In order to secure the allegedly exposed connection, users are insisted to download free application. Further, this type of scam often promotes adware, browser hijacker and other PUAs as well as Trojans, ransomware and other malware.

Thus, we advise you not to download and install this type of apps that are advertised through this kind of websites. Once you visit, this dubious page displays pop-up message with a notification that states user’s internet connection may not be secure. To protect it, users are encouraged to download and install Helix VPN. While the scams present the software as free, it immediately requires payment for activation. Once activated, the apps tend to remain nonoperational. In short, one who trusts on schemes promoted by Securityvpnapp.com might experience several problems related to system infections, financial losses and even identity exposure.

Moreover, these PUAs circulate all kinds of ads such as surveys, coupons, banners, discounts, commercial ads and many more. Mistakenly, clicking on them redirect you to harmful websites or execute malicious scripts that are designed to install questionable applications. As mentioned above it can collect your personal and sensitive data such as geographical location, IP addresses, search queries and so on. Later, all those details are forwarded to third parties who misuse it in order to generate income. To ensure device integrity and user safety, we highly recommend you to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions immediately from the system upon detection.

Quick Glance

Name: Securityvpnapp.com

Type: PUP, Malicious domain, Redirect, Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus  

Symptoms: A huge amount of advertising not originates from the sites you are browsing. Intrusive pop-up ads. Decreased internet browsing speed.

Intrusion methods: bundles of free software programs, spam emails, harmful websites, peer to peer sharing networks, cracked software and many more.

Damage: slow down computer performance as well as internet speed, browser tracking (possibly privacy issues), loss of personal information and infiltrate other additional malware infections.

Prevention: use custom or advance mode while installing freeware, avoid downloading rogue software from the internet.

Removal: Both manual as well as automatic removal instructions have been described below under this article.  

How did adware install on my computer?

Like other redirect virus and harmful threats, Securityvpnapp.com enters into your system by using several different techniques as well as without having your permission. The most common and effective methods used by them are software bundling. In this method, developers use a trick to deceive user to download and install unwanted program in setups of other software. Usually, they hide custom or advance options under additional apps of installation setups. Thus, users rush and skip all those important procedures and often cause inadvertent installation of unnecessary programs.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

First of all you may know that the main reasons for system infections are poor knowledge and reckless behavior. Therefore you must pay close attention while downloading and installing software as well as browsing internet. Always use official websites and direct links to download any kind of applications. Untrustworthy download sources like unofficial pages, third party installer, free file hosting sites and other similar sources should be avoided. Always read installation guide carefully till the end and select custom or advance options of the installation setups. To prevent system from causing further infections, you are advised to remove all PUAs immediately from the machine.

Remove Securityvpnapp.com

In order to keep your PC safe and secure you are advised to remove Securityvpnapp.com virus completely from the computer by using both manual and automatic process. However, manual process is lengthy and time-consuming and takes lots of time to detect and delete threat. So, we suggest you to use Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS that has the ability to eliminate infiltrated Mac virus easily and safely from the computer.

Text presented in the scam promoted by Securityvpnapp.com:

Your Internet Connection May be Not Secure

 

Install a Helix VPN From the Appstore For
Free and Protect Your Internet Connection!

 

How to Protect Your Connection:

 

Step 1. Click on the Button “Download” Below and Install
the Recommended Application from the Appstore (Free)

 

Step 2. Open the Installed Application and Protect Your
Internet Connection

 

DOWNLOAD

Remove Files and Folders Related to Securityvpnapp.com

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 Securityvpnapp.com 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 Securityvpnapp.com 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 Securityvpnapp.com. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.