Removing software displaying "Bash wants to control System Events" pop-up

What is "Bash wants to control System Events"?

"Bash Wants To Control System Events" is a macOS pop-up window (message) used to trick users into allowing "bash" to take over System Events. These pop-up windows are commonly displayed by adware (designed to deliver advertisements).

Do not trust the "Bash Wants To Control System Events" notification or others such as Osascript wants to control Safari and Terminal would like to control this computer.

"Bash wants to control System Events" overview

Allowing "bash" to control "System Events" will provide it with access to various documents and other data stored within "System Events". This will also allowing it to perform actions within this app. This pop-up is often generated by an installed adware-type application, or its installer.

These apps (or associated installers) often demand permission to access certain applications/settings. Granting these permissions can result in changes to browser settings - users begin to experience unwanted redirects to untrustworthy, dubious, or even malicious websites.

Visiting these websites can lead to browsing safety and privacy issues. We recommend that you ignore the "Bash Wants To Control System Events" pop-up window. Do not give "bash" access to the "System Events" app. The occurrence of this window might indicate that adware is installed on your computer.

Therefore, check installed extensions (plug-ins or add-ons) on your browser and programs on your Mac. Eliminate all unknown/unwanted entries immediately.

Adware-type apps are classified as potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) that deliver intrusive advertisements. These ads are usually displayed as coupons, banners, pop-ups, surveys, and so on.

Furthermore, they are displayed through tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site and conceal underlying content. When clicked, these ads lead to untrustworthy websites and some might run scripts that download/install further unwanted applications.

Another downside of these PUAs is data tracking: they often record data relating to users' browsing activity, including IP addresses, search queries, URLs of visited websites, and so on. People who develop these apps share the data with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.

Threat Summary:

Name	"Bash wants to control System Events" virus
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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Not all deceptive pop-up windows (such as "Bash Wants To Control System Events") demand permission to access settings or other apps. Some request login and password details. Whatever their function, these pop-ups appear because of installed adware.

Most potentially unwanted apps are promoted as 'useful tools', however, most users install them unintentionally or are tricked into installation. Only developers benefit from these installations - PUAs provide none of the functionality promised.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded from their official websites, however, most are distributed using "bundling", a deceptive marketing method used to trick users into installing PUAs together with other software.

Developers hide these unwanted apps in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings/options of the installation/download set-ups. Typically, information about bundled (additionally-included) unwanted apps is not properly disclosed.

Furthermore, users who skip installation/download steps, without studying them, often install PUAs inadvertently. This exposes users to risk of privacy/browsing safety problems.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download software from official/trustworthy sources and using direct links only. Do not use third party software downloaders, torrents, untrustworthy websites, and so on. Install (or download) software by carefully inspecting each step and check "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings or options.

Opt-out of installation of bundled apps before completing the process. Avoid clicking intrusive advertisements, even if they seem legitimate. Many potentially malicious ads redirect users to untrustworthy websites such as gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on.

If you are redirected to untrustworthy websites after clicking ads, check for suspicious entries on your browser (extensions, plug-ins, and pop-ups) and programs on your computer. Remove all unwanted/unknown applications or programs immediately.

If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Text presented in "Bash wants to control System Events" pop-up:

"bash" wants to access to control "System Events". Allowing control will provide access to documents and data in "System Events", and to perform actions within that app.

Screenshot of the adware installer that displays this fake system pop-up:

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Quick menu:

• What is "Bash wants to control System Events"?
• STEP 1. Remove PUA related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove "Bash Wants To Control System Events" pop-ups using Combo Cleaner:

Potentially unwanted applications removal:

Remove 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is "Bash wants to control System Events"?

"Bash wants to control System Events" is a deceptive pop-up displayed by dubious software (likely adware) on macOS devices. The app/installer that displays this pop-up is essentially asking permission to access documents and data stored within "System Events".

What does adware do?

Adware is designed to run intrusive ad campaigns. In other words, this software is capable of displaying advertisements on various interfaces. Some adware-types can cause redirects and collect vulnerable information.

What harm can software displaying the "Bash wants to control System Events" pop-up cause?

Software displaying the "Bash wants to control System Events" pop-up could have a host of harmful functionalities. For example, it could display malicious ads, cause redirects to dangerous websites, collect (in order to sell) private data, and so on. Generally, software of this kind can cause decreased system performance, system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

How did software displaying the "Bash wants to control System Events" pop-up infiltrate my device?

Unwanted software is most commonly spread by using program bundling, deceptive promotional sites, online scams, untrustworthy download channels (e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, P2P sharing networks, etc.), illegal software activation ("cracking") tools, fake updates, spam browser notifications, and intrusive ads.

Will Combo Cleaner remove software displaying the "Bash wants to control System Events" pop-up?

Yes, Combo Cleaner is designed to detect and remove threats. It is capable of scanning devices and eliminating installed adware, browser hijackers, PUAs, and other dubious software. Combo Cleaner can also eliminate practically all known malware infections.

Note that manual removal (unaided by security programs) might be ineffective. In some cases, even after the unwanted software has been (manually) removed - various leftovers (files) remain hidden in the system. What is more, such remnants may continue running and causing problems. Therefore, thoroughness is crucial in software removal.

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