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How to remove WizApp from Mac computers
What is WizApp?
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WizApp belongs to the Pirrit adware family. Adware is a type of software that serves advertisements. Typically, displayed ads conceal underlying content of visited websites and can be very annoying. Adware-type apps are often designed to gather various user information. WizApp installs another Pirrit adware infection called MacPerformance. Furthermore, it displays pop-up windows that offer to update software with fake updating tools. These pop-ups might be used to distribute other unwanted apps.
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Typically, adware feeds users with pop-ups, coupons, banners, surveys, and other unwanted content/ads. When clicked, these ads open dubious, untrustworthy websites or run scripts that download and/or install unwanted software. This is not the only reason to uninstall WizApp. This app might also gather various details such as users' IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of opened (visited) web pages, and so on. Adware developers often share these details with third parties who misuse them to generate revenue. Some of these third parties might be cyber criminals. Few people download and install adware apps intentionally - they generally download and install them inadvertently. For this reason, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). As mentioned, WizApp installs other adware called MacPerformance. This app asks users for permission to access and control the default browser. If allowed, it can gain access to documents and data in the browser and perform actions within the app (browser).
Name | Ads by WizApp |
Threat Type | Mac malware, Mac virus. |
Detection Names (WizApp.app.zip) | Avast (MacOS:Pirrit-AT [Adw]), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Generic.14119), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Pirrit.AN), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Pirrit.s), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
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. |
Typically, adware-type apps help developers generate revenue by displaying ads. In some cases, they do this by recording data, which is often private. Installed adware can lead to unwanted downloads/installations, problems with browsing safety, privacy, and so on. We recommend that you uninstall WizzApp and other adware immediately. More examples of adware-type apps are DisplayUpdate, AssistEngine andGenerelOpen.
How did WizApp install on my computer?
Few people download and install apps of this type intentionally. In most cases, these downloads and installations happen due to clicked intrusive, deceptive advertisements, or when software developers use the 'bundling' method. They use this method to trick people into downloading/installing unwanted apps together with regular software (that people download/install intentionally). In most cases, they hide these extra apps in 'Custom', 'Manual', 'Advanced', and other settings of various download or installation set-ups. Note, however, that unwanted downloads/installations happen only when people install or download programs without changing settings that are included in their set-ups. I.e., when they do not dismiss offers to download or install additional software.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Download software from official sources (websites) and using direct download links. Third party downloaders and/or installers, unofficial and other dubious websites, Peer-to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule etc.) often include offers to download or install unwanted software. These download channels/tools should not be trusted. Typically, offers to download or install unwanted apps can be dismissed through settings that are included in set-ups. For this reason, we recommend that you check and change them if necessary. Do not click ads displayed on dubious web pages relating to gambling, adult dating, pornography and others. Typically, they cause redirects to other potentially malicious sites or cause download/installation of unwanted applications. If you see unwanted, unknown and/or suspicious apps (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins) installed on the browser, remove them immediately. Also remove programs of this kind installed on the computer. If your computer is already infected with WizApp, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
WizApp adware process running in Activity Monitor:
WizApp enables a pop-up window that offers to update software with fake tools:
MacPerformance asking for permission to control and access Chrome:
Text in this pop-up:
'MacPerformance' wants access to control 'Google Chrome'. Allowing control will provide access to documents and data in 'Google Chrome', and to perform actions within that app.
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- STEP 1. Remove WizApp related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove WizApp ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove WizApp adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove WizApp ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:
WizApp adware removal:
Remove WizApp-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.
Combo Cleaner checks if your computer is infected with malware. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Limited three days free trial available.
Remove ads by wizapp 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.
Ads by WizApp removal from Internet browsers:
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove ads by wizapp 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 ads by wizapp 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:
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Remove ads by wizapp related Google Chrome add-ons:
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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.
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- If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.
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