Remove MacCleanBooster from Mac OS

Simple steps to delete MacCleanBooster

MacCleanBooster is an unwanted application which is distributed via using setups of other software. It supposedly keeps Mac computer clean and improve their overall performance. Usually, such an app is promoted on untrustworthy websites and thus developers use various dubious infiltration techniques to get inside the PC. In one way or another, you should not believe on this type of app. Additionally, such an app is considered to be potentially unwanted applications.

MacCleanBooster has various features included with it. It can help in deleting downloaded mail attachments, user logs, cache, downloads folder, system logs and so on. These features often provide issue free system performance with enhanced speed. However, it is one of PUPs that shows a list of fake issues. In other words, it offers scan while performing, various detection are shown and ask to perform their removal. for further action, it asks for the program activation which takes charges.

These type of apps lead other PUPs-adware or browser hijackers inside PCs. These apps can cause browser redirect and promote rogue content to other unreliable websites. Data tracking is yet another feature of these apps. they can track users browsing session and collect information extracted from it. In short, it is advised not to trust on apps that are advertised on shady websites including MacCleanBooster. In case, if any PUAs are already installed on a computer, then you must uninstall it immediately.

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How did unwanted apps intrude?

MacCleanBooster has its official websites. mostly, users install it unknowingly. Typically, the developers attach them with other software and offer for the bundled apps in packages for installation. The information about such additionally included apps is hidden behind custom/advanced option. When users do not check these options and leave them unchanged they lead the inadvertent installation of unwanted programs. Sometimes, intrusive adverts can cause PUPs installation by running malicious scripts.

How to prevent intruding unwanted apps?

We advise you use official websites for any software download. Using unreliable software downloading sources are highly not recommended as these are used to distribute unwanted software. While installing any program, opt for custom/advanced mode and deselect all additionally attached apps manually and dismiss all offers with the chosen software. Also, we advise you not to click on ads that are displayed on dubious pages as they redirect you to unreliable websites. if you encounter any such immediately check for PUPs intrusion and delete the detected ones. Moreover, you can use reputable antivirus tool to automatically remove MacCleanBooster from Mac OS.

Threat summary

Name: MacCleanBooster

Threat Type: PUP, PUA

Functionality: This app supposed to clean Mac computers for better performance.

Symptoms: A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. A new application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about ‘found issues’.

Distribution methods: Compromised websites, rogue online pop-up ads, potentially unwanted applications, torrent file downloads and many more.

Damage: Loss of sensitive private information, monetary loss, identity theft, possible malware infections, slow system performance, unwanted warning pop-ups.

Removal: In order to remove MacCleanBooster, we recommend our users to use some reliable anti-malware removal tool.

Remove Files and Folders Related to MacCleanBooster

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 MacCleanBooster 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 MacCleanBooster 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”.

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