MacSecurityPlus - How to remove

MacSecurityPlus is the adware specifically attacking Mac computers. In the past, Mac computers were not the target of adware developers and distributors. However, now things changed a lot and there are many PUPs (potentially unwanted programs), adware-type applications and browser hijackers that specifically infect Mac operating system. MacSecurityPlus is just one of many other examples of such unwanted utilities that could easily inject computers that are not properly protected.

MacSecurityPlus as an adware-type program is normally downloaded and installed by people unintentionally. This very fact is quite similar to other adware apps that never really care about asking the user’s permission or consent to be installed. Upon successful installation, MacSecurityPlus starts tracking your browsing habits and shows all kinds of intrusive advertisement banners. People speak of MacSecurityPlus as a very distracting software but they cannot find the proper remedy to delete it. This guide will furnish you with the step-by-step instructions to get rid of this unwanted utility effectively.

Is MacSecurityPlus really dangerous

There are many bad things to expect when your Mac is contaminated by MacSecurityPlus. We already mentioned the fact that this program will produce an enormous number of advertisements. The utility is able to hijack your Mac browsers – Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox. You will see a lot of sponsored links and ads that will not be related to the websites you visit. On top of that, MacSecurityPlus will prevent you from closing your browsers – to make sure that the ads are always in front of you. This way the developers and the promoters fo this adware get their profit.

Here are some other things you may experience while MacSecurityPlus is running:

• high CPU usage;
• consuming a lot of system memory by the adware;
• inability to run specific Mac applications;
• system freezing and possible system crashes.

While MacSecurityPlus is running, it will display the fictitious alert claiming that your Mac is low on memory. Then it tells you to free up the memory by closing some active programs. In addition, the alert also gives you an additional message asking for your permission to control your browsers (Safari or Google Chrome). This is the trick used by MacSecurityPlus developers. So, while you have no option but to click on the “Close” button in the initial pop-up, you are instead forced to click on the “OK” button that gives MacSecurityPlus a chance to control your browser settings.

As a result, the adware will start its malicious activity within your system. Numerous adverts, sponsored links, and unexpected browser redirection issues will be inevitable. The ads by MacSecurityPlus may be loaded on top of the content of the websites you visit, so you will not be able to properly read the important information. Finally, redirections by the adware will lead you to a lot of really suspicious and dangerous places. So, this will result in further more severe damage to be made for your Mac.

How to delete MacSecurityPlus

The problem with MacSecurityPlus adware is that it may not be easily found in the list of your Mac programs. However, it may be masked under some other names, such as “MPlayerX“, “NicePlayer”, etc. So, go to your Mac Applications, check if these programs are in the list. Delete them right away.

Another important step for you to remove MacSecurityPlus is to scan your Mac with either Spyhunter. This will help you to identify other remnants related to MacSecurityPlus that could not be identified manually. This solution will not only delete the infection but will obviously protect your Mac in the future from the unauthorized software installation.

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