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Stop browsers from causing redirects to bitscleanutil.xyz

Also Known As: bitscleanutil.xyz pop-up
Type: Mac Virus
Damage level: Medium

What is bitscleanutil.xyz?

bitscleanutil.xyz is a dubious website that is usually opened through other scam and untrustworthy sites. Most people do not visit bitscleanutil.xyz intentionally.

Currently, this page promotes a potentially unwanted application (PUA) called Super Mac Cleaner. Do trust apps advertised on dubious websites. Furthermore, if the browser opens untrustworthy web pages (various scam sites) that lead to bitscleanutil.xyz, it is likely that a PUA is already installed.

Bitscleanutil.xyz scam

Typically, scam websites display fake notifications/messages about 'detected viruses' and encourage visitors to remove them with dubious applications. In some cases, however, they lead to other dubious sites such as bitscleanutil.xyz that promote PUAs.

In this case, bitscleanutil.xyz promotes Super Mac Cleaner, however, it could also be used to trick people into installing other PUAs. If allowed, bitscleanutil.xyz downloads maccleaner.pkg, which is an installation file of the aforementioned app. In fact, this and other similar files are used to install other PUAs.

As we mentioned, browsers usually open scam sites and other deceptive pages when a PUA is installed. These apps cause unwanted redirects, gather data, and/or display unwanted ads. Typically, they collect information relating to users' browsing habits including, for example, IP addresses, geolocations, addresses of opened pages, entered search queries, and so on.

People who develop these apps usually share the information with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. Note that PUAs are often designed to display unwanted, deceptive ads.

If clicked, these can open untrustworthy websites (such as the aforementioned scam pages) or run scripts that start downloading or even installing unwanted apps. To avoid being redirected to untrustworthy web pages that lead to other sites of this kind (e.g., bitscleanuntil.xyz) we recommend that you remove all installed PUAs immediately.

Threat Summary:
Name bitscleanutil.xyz pop-up
Threat Type Mac malware, Mac virus.
Serving IP Address 63.143.46.130
Detection Names Forcepoint ThreatSeeker (Suspicious), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal).
Promoted Unwanted Application Super Mac Cleaner (bitscleanutil.xyz could also be used to promote other apps).
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)

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The main purpose of bitscleanuntil.xyz is to promote the Super Mac Cleaner app, however, it could also be used to promote other PUAs.

In any case, apps that are advertised on dubious web pages should not be trusted (installed, used, etc.). Typically, they do not operate as promised or fix any errors, remove viruses, clean systems, and so on. Furthermore, in many cases, users are encouraged to pay for activation.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

People usually download and install unwanted apps inadvertently. This happens when they click deceptive advertisements or download/install software without checking settings that are available in the set-ups. To trick people into these unwanted installations/downloads, developers use a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

They include PUAs into set-ups and hide this information in settings such as "Advanced", "Custom", etc. Furthermore, many people leave these settings unchanged, thereby agreeing with offers to download or install additional, unwanted software.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Do not download files or software from unofficial websites, using torrent clients, eMule (or other Peer-to-Peet networks), third party downloaders, or other tools/source of this kind. The safest way to download files is using official websites and direct download links.

Check all settings such as "Custom", "Advanced" that are available in set-ups, and dismiss offers to download or install unwanted, additionally-included (bundled) apps. Furthermore, avoid clicking ads displayed on dubious pages. When clicked, they can open other dubious websites or cause unwanted downloads/installations.

If redirects or intrusive ads are a regular issue, remove all unwanted extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins installed on the browser and unwanted programs installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

The bitscleanutil.xyz pop-up window with instructions about how to download and install Super Mac Cleaner:

Instructions on how to download and install Super Mac Cleaner on Safari

 Super Mac Cleaner installer:

Super Mac Cleaner installer

Super Mac Cleaner application:

Super Mac Cleaner potentially unwanted application

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Quick menu:

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

Potentially unwanted applications removal:

Remove potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

mac browser hijacker 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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