Geofoxip.com Redirect (Mac)
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is geofoxip.com?
geofoxip.com is a fake search engine that claims to enhance the browsing experience by generating improved results and providing quick access to various popular websites.
Users often believe that this site is legitimate and useful, however, developers promote geofoxip.com using rogue download/installation set-ups that modify browser settings without users’ permission. Furthermore, this site continually records information relating to browsing activity. Results generated by geofoxip.com might also lead to other dubious sites.
Rogue set-ups usually target the most popular browsers (e.g., Safari, Mozilla Firefox, and Google Chrome). After hijacking each browser, set-ups assign the new tab URL, default search engine, and homepage options to geofoxip.com. Furthermore, set-ups stealthily install a number of "helper objects" (third party applications or browser plug-ins).
Therefore, users are unable to return browsers to their previous states. "Helper objects" reassign browser options (or even prevent users from accessing them) when attempts are made to change them.
Therefore, unless these apps/add-ons are uninstalled, reverting changes performed by rogue set-ups is impossible and users are forced to visit geofoxip.com when they search via the URL bar or simply open a new browser tab/window. These redirects significantly diminish the browsing experience.
In addition, geofoxip.com (and "helper objects") continually gathers data relating to browsing activity. The list of collected data types usually includes (but is not limited to) IP addresses, website URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries, and other similar data. The data is shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who generate revenue by misusing private information.
Therefore, data tracking can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. If you encounter redirects to geofoxip.com, uninstall all suspicious applications/browser plug-ins immediately. Never return to this website.
| Name | geofoxip.com browser hijacker |
| Threat Type | Fake search engine, browser hijacker, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Serving IP Address | 104.27.168.41 |
| Symptoms | Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
| Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads. |
| Damage | Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
The internet is full of fake search engines that share similarities with geofoxip.com. For example, search.bunnybarny.com, searchnewworld.com, and search.wizconvert.com. All of these sites offer functionality that will improve browsing experience, however, they are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.
They cause unwanted redirects and gather various information, thereby diminishing the browsing experience and posing a threat to your privacy. Some fake search engines are known to deliver intrusive advertisements and generate false search results, which often lead to dubious websites. Therefore, using fake search engines can cause computer infections.
How did geofoxip.com install on my computer?
As mentioned above, geofoxip.com is promoted using rogue downloaders/installers. This deceptive marketing method is called "bundling". Developers know that many users often rush download/installation processes and skip steps.
Therefore, information regarding modification of browser settings is hidden behind various sections (usually "Custom" or "Advanced" options) of these procedures. By carelessly rushing and skipping steps, users grant set-ups permission to modify settings, thereby exposing their systems to risk of various infections and compromising their privacy.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
To prevent this situation, be very cautious when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software. Carefully analyze each download/installation step using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and never allow modification of any system settings.
You are advised to download apps from official sources only, using direct download links. Third party downloaders/installers often include rogue apps, and thus such tools should never be used. Unwanted applications are also distributed using intrusive advertisements, most of which may seem legitimate.
Once clicked, however, they redirect to dubious websites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.). Note that intrusive advertisements are often delivered by adware-type apps already present on the system. Therefore, if you encounter these ads/redirects regularly, immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins.
If your computer is already infected with browser hijackers, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.
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Quick menu:
- What is geofoxip.com?
- STEP 1. Remove geofoxip.com related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove geofoxip.com redirect from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove geofoxip.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove geofoxip.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:
geofoxip.com redirect removal:
Remove geofoxip.com-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 geofoxip.com browser hijacker 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 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 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 in the correct order you Mac should be clean of infections. To be sure 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 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 it's virus definition database and click "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.
geofoxip.com browser hijacker homepage and default Internet search engine removal from Internet browsers:
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove geofoxip.com browser hijacker related Safari extensions:
Open 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 normal browser operation.
Change your homepage:
In the "Preferences" window, select the "General" tab. To set your homepage, type the preferred website URL (for example: www.google.com) in the Homepage field. You can also click the “Set to Current Page” button if you wish to set your homepage to the website you are currently visiting.
Change your default search engine:
In the "Preferences" window, select the "Search" tab. Here you will find a drop-down menu labelled "Search engine:" Simply select your preferred search engine from the drop-down list.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Remove geofoxip.com browser hijacker related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:
Open your Mozilla Firefox browser. At the top right corner of the screen, click the "Open Menu" (three horizontal lines) button. From the opened menu, choose "Add-ons".
Choose the "Extensions" tab and look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the "Remove" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Mozilla Firefox browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.
Change your homepage:
To change your homepage, click the "Open Menu" (three horizontal lines) button and choose "Preferences" from the drop-down menu. To set your homepage, type the preferred website URL (for example: www.google.com) in the Homepage Page.
Change default search engine:
In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and click the "I'll be careful, I promise!" button.
In the "Search:" field, type the name of the browser hijacker. Right click on each of the found preferences and click "Reset" from the drop-down menu.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Remove geofoxip.com browser hijacker related Google Chrome add-ons:
Open Google Chrome and click the "Chrome menu" (three horizontal lines) button located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, choose "More Tools" and select "Extensions".
In the "Extensions" window, look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the "Trash" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Google Chrome browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.
Change your homepage:
Click the "Chrome menu" (three horizontal lines) button and choose "Settings". In the "On Startup" section, click the "Set pages" link near to the "Open a specific page or set of pages" option. Remove the URL of the browser hijacker (for example trovi.com) and enter your preferred URL (for example, google.com).
Change default search engine:
Click the "Chrome menu" (three horizontal lines) button and choose "Settings". In the "Search" section, click the "Manage search engines..." button. In the opened window, remove the unwanted Internet search engine by clicking the "X" button next to it. Select your preferred Internet search engine from the list and click the "Make default" button next to it.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
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