MM Unzip Adware (Mac)

What is MM Unzip?

Developers present MM Unzip as a great tool to archive and extract files. Its appearance suggests that MM Unzip is legitimate and useful, however, it often infiltrates systems without users’ permission. Furthermore, MM Unzip displays intrusive ads and gathers sensitive information. For these reasons, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

Immediately after infiltration, MM Unzip delivers coupon, banner, pop-up, and other similar advertisements. These are delivered using tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited website. This causes intrusive ads to conceal underlying content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience.

In addition, they can lead to dubious websites and execute scripts that download and install malware. Therefore, clicking them is risky and can result in computer infections. As with most adware, MM Unzip gathers information relating to web browsing habits.

Furthermore, IP addresses, search queries, URLs visited, pages viewed, and other recorded information usually includes personal details that are shared with third parties and misused to generate revenue.

Thus, the presence of a data-tracking application such as MM Unzip might lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. We recommend that you uninstall this unwanted application immediately.

Threat Summary:

Name	MM Unzip ads
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.
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MM Unzip belongs to the InstallCore adware family and is thus identical to a number of other adware-type apps, such as Snap Media Player, RadioSpot, NG Player, etc. In fact, all adware-type applications are very similar. By offering 'useful features', PUAs attempt to give the impression of legitimacy and trick users to install.

Their only purpose is to generate revenue for the developers. Rather than delivering any value for regular users, apps such as MM Unzip cause unwanted redirects and gather sensitive information, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and web browsing safety.

How did MM Unzip install on my computer?

Although MM Unzip has an official download website, it often infiltrates systems without permission, since developers proliferate it using intrusive advertising and "bundling" (stealth installation of third party apps with regular software) methods.

Developers hide "bundled" apps within various sections (in most cases, "Custom" and "Advanced" settings) of the download/installation processes.

Furthermore, many users often rush these procedures and skip steps. In addition, they click advertisements without understanding the possible consequences, thus exposing their systems to risk of various infections and compromising their privacy. This behavior can lead to inadvertent installation of potentially unwanted applications such as MM Unzip.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Lack of knowledge and careless behavior are the main reasons for computer infections - caution is the key to safety. Pay close attention when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Select "Custom/Advanced" options and observe all download/installation steps. Decline offers to download/install third party apps and deselect those already included.

Avoid using third party downloaders/installers, since developers monetize them by promoting ("bundling") rogue apps. Software should be downloaded from official sources only, using direct download links. Furthermore, intrusive ads typically seem legitimate, but most lead to untrustworthy websites, such as gambling, pornography, adult dating, and similar.

If you experience these redirects, remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions. If your computer is already infected with MM Unzip, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Deceptive application installer promoting MM Unzip adware:

Screenshot of MM Unzip application:

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Quick menu:

• What is MM Unzip?
• STEP 1. Remove MM Unzip related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove MM Unzip ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove MM Unzip adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove MM Unzip ads from Mozilla Firefox.

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

MM Unzip adware removal:

Remove MM Unzip-related potentially unwanted applications from your "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

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

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

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

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.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

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

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

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

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

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.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

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

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.

Scan 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.

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.

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

Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers

Remove malicious Safari extensions:

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

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.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the 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".

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

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (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".

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

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