Prevent being scammed by sundayfunny
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
(updated)
How to remove "Sundayfunny" from Mac computers
What is "Sundayfunny"?
Sundayfunny is a family of scam web sites designed to promote untrustworthy applications. This variant advertises Smart Mac Booster, which is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). Websites of this type operate using scare tactics to trick visitors into downloading/installing the software that they endorse. Sundayfunny alerts users of viruses it has supposedly detected and offers Smart Mac Booster to eliminate them. Note that no website is capable of finding issues/threats on devices and the alarms they display are fake. Furthermore, applications promoted on these web pages tend to be bogus and nonoperational. Few visitors access these sites intentionally, and most are redirected by PUAs already present on the system.
Sundayfunny first displays a pop-up window with a message stating that a website the user supposedly visited earlier has infected the device with a virus. To begin the repair process, the user is urged to press "OK". Once the pop-up is closed, another web page is shown, the contents of which elaborate more on the supposed threat. It repeats the origin of the virus and informs visitors that a full system scan is necessary to locate harmful files/applications and remove them. The site also lists device information (brand, OS version, browser, IP address, Internet provider and location) to further give the impression of legitimacy. Following the instructions, Sundayfunny initiates a fake system scan. This results in "detection" of the "Bankworm" virus, which is listed as high-risk. Additionally, it names the allegedly infected file. The Advanced Mac Cleaner is promoted for the removal of "Bankworm" - the application is free and apparently has a high rating. In fact, clicking the "REMOVE VIRUS NOW" button redirects users to the promotional site of Smart Mac Booster. The download process of this software leads to download of the maccleaner.pkg file, which is known for the proliferation of PUAs. Typically, this software requires activation to become functional (i.e., it must be purchased to perform the promised functions). Despite any purchase, however, these applications remain nonoperational. There are many PUAs similar to Smart Mac Booster online, including, for example, MacCleansePro, K9-MacOptimizer, and Mac Clean Pro. You are advised against downloading/installing the maccleaner.pkg file and the aforementioned app.
Most PUAs share certain common traits. They often seem legitimate, and show little difference to genuine applications this type. Users are enticed to install them, however, their features are rarely operational or do not work as advertised. The only purpose of all unwanted content is to generate revenue for the developers, whilst regular users receive no value. PUAs have various dangerous capabilities. They can cause redirects to sale-based, untrustworthy, compromised, deceptive/scam and even malicious websites. Some hijack browsers and promote fake search engines. Others run intrusive advertisement campaigns (pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, etc.), which severely diminish the browsing experience and carry certain risks. PUAs possess data tracking capabilities. They monitor users' browsing activity (browsing and search engine histories) and collect personal information (IP addresses, geolocations, and other details). This private data is then shared with third parties and can end up being used for criminal purposes. In summary, unwanted apps can cause browser and system infiltration/infections, and lead to serious privacy issues, financial loss, and even identity theft. To ensure device and user safety, remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions immediately upon detection.
| Name | sundayfunny pop-up |
| Threat Type | Mac malware, Mac virus. |
| Fake Claim | The error message alerts users that system is infected/damaged and encourages them to download a system cleaning tool. |
| Detection Names | BitDefender (Malware), Kaspersky (Malware), Sophos AV (Malicious), CyRadar (Malicious), G-Data (Phishing) Full List (VirusTotal) |
| Serving IP Address | 176.119.1.201 |
| Related Domains | Full list below. |
| Promoted Unwanted Application | Smart Mac Booster |
| 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. |
Firdayfun, Wenfuntoday, and Funnytues are just some examples of scam website families identical to Sundayfunny. Deceptive web pages of this kind employ scare tactics to encourage users into downloading, installing, and purchasing the software they endorse. The content they advertise is mostly bogus and nonfunctional. These sites are commonly accessed via redirects generated by intrusive advertisements or by PUAs.
How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?
PUAs often proliferate through the download/installation set-ups of other software. This deceptive marketing tactic of pre-packing regular product with unwanted or malicious applications is called "bundling". The risk of allowing such content onto systems increases due to rushing download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps, using pre-set options, etc.). Some unwanted apps have "official" download web pages. Intrusive advertisements do not need user consent to download/install PUAs. Once clicked, they can execute scripts, designed for this purpose.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Research content, before downloading/installing. Use only trustworthy and verified download channels. Do not use P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.), unofficial and free file-hosting websites, third party downloaders and similar sources - they are classed as untrustworthy. When downloading/installing, read terms, explore all available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and decline additional apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive advertisements typically seem normal and harmless, however, they redirect to dubious sites (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating and others). If you encounter these ads/redirects, check the system and remove all dubious applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins without delay. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.
Text in Sundayfunny pop-up window:
VIRUS FOUND
A website you visited today has infected your Mac with a virus.
Press OK to begin the repair process.
Second web page presented by Sundayfunny:
Text in this page:
VIRUS FOUND
A website you have visited today has infected your Mac with a virus. A full system scan is now required to find and remove harmful files or applications from your Mac OS X 10_13_6 device.
DEVICE INFORMATION
Brand: Apple
Device: Mac OS X 10_13_6
Browser: Safari 12.0.1
IP: 85.206.10.62
Provider: Telia Lietuva, AB
Location: - LT
Scan Now
Results of Sundayfunny fake system scan:
Text in this page:
DOWNLOAD REQUIRED
Please download the Advanced Mac Cleaner application to remove Bankworm from your Mac.
VIRUS INFORMATION
Virus Name: Bankworm
Risk: HIGH
Infected File: /os/apps/worm.icv
VIRUS REMOVAL
Application: Advanced Mac Cleaner
Rating: 9.9/10
Price: Free
REMOVE VIRUS NOW
Appearance of Sundayfunny scam (GIF):
List of domains related to Sundayfunny pop-up scam family:
| sundayfunny92[.]live | sundayfunny60[.]live |
| sundayfunny75[.]live | sundayfunny4[.]live |
| sundayfunny119[.]live | sundayfunny33[.]live |
| sundayfunny19[.]live | sundayfunny110[.]live |
| sundayfunny59[.]live | sundayfunny14[.]live |
| sundayfunny20[.]live | sundayfunny64[.]live |
| sundayfunny89[.]live | sundayfunny62[.]live |
| sundayfunny23[.]live | sundayfunny72[.]live |
| sundayfunny26[.]live | sundayfunny91[.]live |
| sundayfunny73[.]live | sundayfunny74[.]live |
Smart Mac Booster installation setup:
Screenshot of Smart Mac Booster application:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of Mac malware. Download it by clicking the button below:
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Quick menu:
- What is "Sundayfunny"?
- 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 unwanted applications promoted via Sundayfunny pop-up scam 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 sundayfunny pop-up 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.
sundayfunny pop-up removal from Internet browsers:
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove sundayfunny pop-up 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.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.
Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:
Remove sundayfunny pop-up 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.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.
Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
Remove sundayfunny pop-up 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.
- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
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