Remove Spaceshellvpn.com from Mac PC

Simple process to delete Spaceshellvpn.com

Spaceshellvpn.com is dubious websites that cannot be trusted because they are designed to deceive users into installing potentially unwanted applications. This website claims that device is infected with some Trojan and if not removed immediately then user’s personal accounts, photos, payment data etc will be forwarded to the third parties. Like other similar websites, it offers user to download certain application via the provided website link and also encourage them to do that soon.

In one way or another, users are recommended not to download and install apps through websites like Spaceshellvpn.com. The result that is shows is false and bogus. However, users do not visit such pages intentionally because such pages are promoted through other deceptive pages, intrusive adverts and PUAs. It is also disguised as an official Apple page but remember that actual Apple Company has nothing to do neither with this or other dubious pages.

Moreover, PUAs are designed not only to promote shady pages but also to deliver advertisements or collect various data. PUAs deliver ads in the form of pop-ups, offers, banners, surveys and other similar type of ads. Clicking on those ads redirect to other untrustworthy pages or even cause download or installation of some unwanted apps by executing certain scripts. They can also collect browsing related data that include IP addresses, search queries, viewed pages and other similar.

Sometimes, it might gather personal and sensitive details as well. Such details could be shared with potent cyber criminals who misuse those received data to generate revenue. What’s more, the redirection by adware can land users on suspicious pages that could be malware-laden from where harmful virus could infiltrate. To avoid any big issues happening in future, users are recommended to remove Spaceshellvpn.com as soon as possible from the Mac operating system.

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Immediate Action Is Required!
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Apple Security Monday
28 December 2020
Important notice. Your device is currently infected with a Trojan virus!

Your phone’s memory is already having 17% of damage. Prompt action is required, otherwise,
the device will become defective and all your data including accounts, photos, and payment data will be available to third parties.

Immediately install the trusted free app from the AppStore to remove the virus and secure your device.

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How did PUAs install on my computer?

Spaceshellvpn.com is very nasty computer infection that usually gets enter into the PC with the bundling of freeware programs such as audios, videos, games, apps and so on. Developers know very well that most of the users download such types of program without paying much attention. So, they take the advantage of it and hide information about additionally apps behind custom, advanced and other similar settings of installation setups.

When users rush and skip the available settings, included PUAs get permission to be downloaded and installed along with other programs. Moreover, PUAs also get distributed via deceptive advertisements by designing those ads to execute certain scripts. However, users can cause unwanted downloads and installation of software only when those ads are clicked. So, recipients need to be very attentive while browsing and especially when downloading and installing software.

Remove Spaceshellvpn.com

Manual malware removal instructions might be lengthy and complicated process as it requires advanced computer skills to perform virus removal process. So, we suggest our users to use Combo Cleaner Antivirus that has the ability to remove Spaceshellvpn.com and all PUAs immediately from the computer.

Threat specification

Name: Spaceshellvpn.com

Type: Phishing, Scam, Mac malware, Mac virus

Fake Claim: device is infected with a Trojan

Symptoms: Your Mac system becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted ads and pop-ups, and you are redirected to untrustworthy 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 dubious websites, loss of private information.

Removal: In order to delete possible malware infection, we recommend you to use powerful anti-malware removal tool.

Remove Files and Folders Related to Spaceshellvpn.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 Spaceshellvpn.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 Spaceshellvpn.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 Spaceshellvpn.com. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.