Remove VideoBoxApp from Mac computer

Effective methods to delete VideoBoxApp

VideoBoxApp is a program described by its developer as a high-quality standard video player. The main problem with this app is that it is distributed by using fake Adobe Flash Player installer. However, apps that user install unintentionally are called potentially unwanted applications. It is created by the team of cyber crooks with the main intention to makes illegal money through cheats innocent users. it getting download into the computer with silent mode and starts to do lots of malicious activities.

Once installed successfully, adware displays annoying pop-up ads, coupons, surveys, banners and other type of ads that are used to promote unreliable websites. In some cases, adware can generate ads that are capable of causing unwanted downloads, installations of unwanted applications. Therefore, ads that appear on visited sites should not be trusted. Other types of PUAs are called browser hijackers that change the browser’s settings to promote its address. Such apps hijack browser by modifying the address of default search engine and homepage.

Additionally, adware type apps and browser hijacker are designed to gather users browsing related information. Such details include IP addresses, addresses of visited pages, geo-locations and other details of this kind. It might also even gather sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details and so on. Afterwards, all gathered data are shared with third parties (potentially cyber criminals) who misuse it in various ways. Therefore, it is not safe to have VideoBoxApp and other similar apps on browsers or computers.

How did VideoBoxApp install on system?

As mentioned in the introduction, that VideoBoxApp is distributed via a fake installer for Adobe Flash Player. Remember that these installers can be used to trick users into installing not only PUAs but also other malicious programs. Apart from this, other methods used to distribute apps like this is to bundle them with some freeware. In such cases, installers have PUAs included in them as extra offers. These methods are used by cyber criminals to promote their apps and create various damage to your device according to their behavior. If you want to avoid such unwanted apps then you must opt for custom or advance mode rather than quick or recommended mode of download and installation process. So, it is very important to always pay attention to the download steps of any chosen free software. Sometimes, PUAs can also be distributed through deceptive ads. Those ads are designed to execute certain scripts.

Remove VideoBoxApp

Manual malware removal threat might be lengthy and complicated as it requires advanced computer skills to perform virus removal process. So, we suggest you to use reliable antivirus removal tool such as Combo Cleaner to remove VideoBoxApp and all installed PUAs completely and safely from the Mac operating system.

Quick Glance

Name: VideoBoxApp

Type: Adware, PUA, Mac malware

Short Description: A questionable application that hijacks browsers installed on Apple Mac devices. Performs browser modifications without your acquaintance.

Distribution methods: free software installers, torrent or porn sites, cracked software, deceptive pop-up ads, fake Flash Player installers.

Damage: display of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites, loss of private information, browser tracking (potential privacy issues).

Removal: Use reliable removal process/tool to remove VideoBoxApp soon from the computer.

Remove Files and Folders Related to VideoBoxApp

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