Remove AoBo Keylogger from Mac computer

Effective guide to delete AoBo Keylogger

AoBo Keylogger is also known as OSX/ABK described as the name of keystroke logger. Simply said, it is advertised as a tool which allows users to monitor kids, employees. Users can purchase from the company called AoBo software. As a security researcher, it opens shared AirPort access, passwords, keystrokes and send it to remote server. Further, this infection is designed and deliver by cyber criminals to earn illicit money by stealing personal and sensitive information.

Once intrudes, the Trojan conduct severe changes on the PC and disable the firewall program and antivirus tool and create wrest havoc to the device by running continually and without being disturbed. AoBo Keylogger are designed to record keyboard input. Simply, they record data entered with the keyboard and used it for malicious purposes. Usually, this type of software steal sensitive information that includes user name, email ID, passwords, credit card details and so on.

After that, such information can be misused by third parties in order to steal identities, personal account like social media, make fraudulent purchases etc. Additionally, this malware can also be used to open a shared AirPort access. It means they could connect to the stations that share the same network name and encryption setup and password. Thus, presence of this malware creates problem related to online privacy, browsing safety and other issues. So, it is important to delete this malware immediately.

How did AoBo Keylogger intrude on my PC?

The most common and popular ways to spread such type of malicious programs is through emails send by cyber criminals. They send malicious files or websites links that are designed to download them. Basically, they attach PDF documents, executable files like .exe, archive files like ZIP, RAR and so on. Once opened, it downloads and installs malware. Other methods to distribute malware is by tricking users into installing a certain Trojan. These are Trojans that are mainly designed to cause chain infections which means they install other malicious software. Despite this, untrustworthy software downloading sources, fake software updating tools, unofficial activation tools and so on are the major sources for the installation of AoBo Keylogger.

How to avoid installation of malware?

It is advised to download software only from official pages and through direct download links. All installed program must only be updated using tools or implemented functions provided by legitimate software developers. Other unreliable tools should not be used as they can be used to proliferate malware.

Moreover, it is highly advised not to open irrelevant emails that seem irrelevant or comes from unknown addresses. Further, it is advised not to use third party tools to bypass activation of licensed software. If you believe that computer is infected with AoBo Keylogger, then we recommend you to use some reputable antivirus removal tool.

Threat summary

Name: AoBo Keylogger

Type: Trojan, Keystroke logger

Short Description: Collects keystrokes, password information, Skype chat logs and other key-related details and also sends it to a malicious C&C( Command as well as Control) server.

Symptoms: Your web browser begins to display various types of online advertisements, which results in slowing down of your machine.

Distribution methods: malicious email messages which contain infected attachments, bundles of free software packages and many more tricks.

Damage: Stolen passwords and banking information, identity theft, and the victim’s computer added to a Botnet.

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

Remove Files and Folders Related to AoBo Keylogger

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 AoBo Keylogger 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 AoBo Keylogger 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 AoBo Keylogger. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.