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UnzipPro Adware (Mac)

Also Known As: Ads by UnzipPro
Type: Mac Virus
Damage level: Medium

What is UnzipPro?

UnzipPro is a deceptive application that supposedly allows users to extract and compress data. Judging on appearance alone, UnzipPro may seem legitimate and useful, however, this potentially unwanted program (PUP) often infiltrates systems without permission.

Furthermore, UnzipPro is categorized as adware - a form of unwanted software that feeds users with various intrusive advertisements.

UnzipPro adware

Immediately after infiltration, UnzipPro delivers coupon, banner, and other intrusive advertisements. These are delivered using certain tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Therefore, many advertisements conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, intrusive advertisements often lead to dubious (potentially malicious) websites or even execute scripts that stealthily download and install malware. Therefore, even a single click can result in high-risk computer infections. Another significant downside is data tracking.

As with most potentially unwanted programs, UnzipPro continually gathers information relating to web browsing activity (e.g., IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, etc.) UnzipPro's developers share the data with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse private information to generate revenue.

Therefore, having an information-tracking application installed on your computer can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. We strongly advise you to uninstall UnzipPro adware immediately.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by UnzipPro
Threat Type Mac malware, Mac virus
Symptoms Your Mac became slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you get redirected to shady websites.
Distribution methods Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites, loss of private information.
Malware Removal (Mac)

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There are dozens of adware-type applications virtually identical to UnzipPro. For example, MyShopcoupon, MacBright, RarGenie, and many others. Note that these applications offer different functionality, but all have identical behavior - they deliver intrusive ads and continually gather various information.

Potentially unwanted programs are designed only to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than enabling the functionality promised, PUPs pose a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety. Claims to enable 'useful functions' are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

How did UnzipPro install on my computer?

UnzipPro has an official download website. In most cases, however, this potentially unwanted program infiltrates systems without permission, since developers proliferate UnzipPro using intrusive advertising and "bundling" methods. Essentially, "bundling" is stealth installation of third party applications together with regular software/apps.

Developers do not disclose these installations properly - they hide "bundled" applications within "Custom/Advanced" settings or other sections of the download/installation processes.

Furthermore, many users rush these processes and skip steps. In addition, they often click dubious advertisements/links, without understanding the possible consequences. This behavior often leads to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted programs such as UnzipPro.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and, especially when downloading/installing software. Criminals invest a great deal of time and resources into intrusive ad design. Therefore, most seem legitimate, however, these advertisements redirect to gambling, adult dating, and pornography.

As mentioned above, intrusive ads are often delivered by adware-type PUPs. If you encounter such redirects, immediately eliminate all dubious applications and browser plug-ins. Furthermore, select "Custom/Advanced" settings and carefully analyze each step of the download/installation processes.

Furthermore, opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them. Criminals monetize third party downloaders/installers by promoting PUPs (the "bundling" method).

Therefore, these tools should never be used. Download your applications from official sources only using direct download links. The main reasons for computer infections are poor knowledge and careless behavior. The key to safety is caution.

Deceptive application installer promoting UnzipPro adware:

Delusive installer used to promote UnzipPro

Potentially unwanted program UnzipPro:

Potentially unwanted program UnzipPro

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Quick menu:

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

UnzipPro adware removal:

Remove UnzipPro-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

mac adware removal from applications folder

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select “Applications”. In the applications folder, look for “MPlayerX”,“NicePlayer”, or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

Remove adware-related files and folders

Mac Go To Folder step

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Mac removing related files and folders - step 1Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 2Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 2

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 3Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 4Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 1

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 2

In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.

Mac removing malware related files and folders - step 5Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "Start Combo Scan" button.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 1

Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays "no threats found" - this means that you can continue with the removal guide; otherwise, it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 2

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers

Safari iconRemove malicious Safari extensions:

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 1

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 2

In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.

  • If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Google Chrome logoRemove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 1

Click the Chrome menu icon Google Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 2

  • If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 1

Click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 2

  • If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

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Malware activity

Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

Increased attack rate of infections detected within the last 24 hours.

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