Remove TypeConsole from Mac OS

Simple steps to delete TypeConsole frequently

TypeConsole is an advertising platform that is specific designed to promote third party advertisements. However, it is identified as potentially unwanted application by the security expert. Once installed, it delivers intrusive advertisements campaigns and make changes into browser settings in order to promote deceptive search engine because this app also have browser hijacker qualities. Basically, such apps promote 0yrvtrh.com on Safari browsers and search.dominantmethod.com on Google chrome browsers. Further, such an app also has data tracking abilities.

Moreover, the adware delivers intrusive adverts in form of ads, pop-ups, deals, discounts, offers and other similar advertisements. Those delivered ads significantly diminishing the browsing experience. Further, upon being clicked those ads redirected users to unreliable websites. Sometimes, they can execute scripts that can download and install software. As we mentioned above that this app also functions as browser hijacker. Browser hijackers modify the settings of installed browsers in order to promote the addresses of fake search engine.

Once installed, whenever user open new browser tab get redirect to the promoted address. They can monitor browsing activity (browsing and search engine histories) and collect personal information inferred from it such as (IP addresses, geo-locations and other vulnerable data). Afterwards, developers share all recorded data with third parties who misuse them in order to generate illicit profit. Thus, presence of unwanted software on devices causes various system infections, severe privacy issues and even identity theft.

How did TypeConsole install on my computer?

Adware apps are distributed via various unfair techniques. Their developers mostly rely on software bundling for this purpose. If you use the bundling method, they try to trick users into downloading/installing adware often in a package of multiple products and hidden in custom/advanced mode of the download/install setups.

We highly recommend you change the settings from Recommended/Quick to Custom/Advanced to take complete control over the installation and incoming apps. In other words, if you use custom option, you will be able to deselect all additional included programs during installation moment. Continually, the adware apps also distributed through intrusive adverts.

How to avoid installation of PUAs?

All downloads of programs and files should only be done by using official and verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels should not be used as they commonly offer bundled content. During installation, be attentive and read terms and agreements carefully and never skip custom/advanced settings of software setups. Ads that are displayed on questionable pages should not be clicked as they open various other harmful sites or even cause downloads/installations of unwanted software. To avoid infiltration of adware infections, users are highly recommended to remove TypeConsole as soon as possible from the system.

Quick Glance

Name: TypeConsole

Type: Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus

Additional information: This application belongs to Adload malware family.

Short Description: A questionable application that hijacks Mac systems and popular browsers like Safari and Chrome installed on them. Performs browser modifications without your knowledge.

Symptoms: Browser slowdowns may occur due to increased number of online ads. The program may start every time you start the affected Mac.

Distribution Method: Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages, Corrupted websites, harmful links, unsafe file sharing networks and many more.

Damage: display of unwanted ads, internet browser tracking, redirects to dubious websites and loss of private information.

Removal: Use reliable antivirus removal tool to remove TypeConsole from Mac operating system.

Remove Files and Folders Related to TypeConsole

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