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How to remove UtilityParse from Mac computers

What is UtilityParse?

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UtilityParse (also known as UtilityParze) is part of the Pirrit adware family. Adware-type applications feed users with various intrusive, often deceptive advertisements and collect details relating to users' browsing habits. Applications such as UtilityParse are also known as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since people tend to download and install them unintentionally.

Research shows that UtilityParse is distributed through a fake Adobe Flash Player installer, which is downloaded from a deceptive website. These installers are often designed to install other PUAs including browser hijackers. In some cases, they install Trojans, ransomware, or other malicious software. After installation, UtilityParse starts to regularly display various intrusive advertisements that conceal underlying content of most/all visited websites. For example, coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups, and others. When clicked, these open untrusted websites or execute scripts that download or install more unwanted software. Furthermore, software such as UtilityParse is usually designed to gather browsing-related details (IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited pages, and other browsing data). In some cases, adware can access and record sensitive information. Adware developers commonly generate revenue by selling the data to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it in various ways. Users of most adware-type apps risk becoming victims of identity theft, experiencing problems relating to privacy, browsing safety, causing unwanted downloads, installations, etc. Therefore, remove all installed adware (including UtilityParse) from the browser and/or operating system immediately.

Other examples of adware include SystemSpot, CentralRush and SystemNotes. These apps supposedly deliver useful features, improve the browsing experience, and so on, however, most are designed only to serve ads or gather information. They deliver no real value and simply cause problems. Therefore, no adware should be downloaded or installed under any circumstances.

How did UtilityParse install on my computer?

UtilityParseotes is distributed through a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. This distribution method is called 'bundling'. Developers include unwanted apps into the download/installation set-ups of regular software and hide related information in 'Custom', 'Advanced' and other settings of the set-ups. In this particular case, UtilityParseotes installer is disguised as an Adobe Flash Player installer. Therefore, people who expect to install Adobe Flash Player actually install UtilityParseotes instead. In other cases, they download or install unwanted apps through set-ups when they leave the aforementioned settings unchecked and unchanged. In this way, then they agree by default with offers to download/install any additionally-included software. Unwanted downloads/installation can also be caused by clicking deceptive ads that execute certain scripts, however, this only happens if the ads are clicked.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Software should be downloaded from official, trustworthy websites (and via direct links). It is not safe to download or install via third party downloaders, installers, Peer to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule), dubious websites or other similar sources/tools. Check all download/installation settings such as 'Advanced' and 'Custom' and decline offers to download/install unwanted, additionally-included applications. Do not click advertisements that are displayed on untrusted websites, since they can redirect people to other web pages of this kind or download and install unwanted software. Remove all unwanted, suspicious extensions, plug-ins and add-ons from the browser. The same applies to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with UtilityParse, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

'UtilityParze wants access to control Google Chrome.app' pop-up window:

Deceptive website designed to download a fake Adobe Flash Player installer, which installs UtilityParse adware:

Fake Adobe Flash Player installer:

Pop-up that appears when UtilityParse installation is complete:

UtilityParse installation folder and files:

UtilityParse running in Activity Monitor:

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• STEP 1. Remove UtilityParse related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove UtilityParse ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove UtilityParse adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove UtilityParse ads from Mozilla Firefox.

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

UtilityParse adware removal:

Remove UtilityParse-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.

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Remove ads by utilityparse 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 UtilityParse removal from Internet browsers:

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Remove ads by utilityparse 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 utilityparse 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 ads by utilityparse 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.

Pop-ups can be ads, notices, offers, or alerts that open in your current browser window, in a new window, or in another tab. Some pop-ups are third-party ads that use phishing tactics—like warnings or prizes—to trick you into believing they’re from Apple or another trusted company, so you’ll share personal or financial information. Or they might claim to offer free downloads, software updates, or plugins, to try to trick you into installing unwanted software.

Unless you’re confident of an ad’s legitimacy, you should avoid interacting with pop-ups or webpages that seem to take over your screen. Here are additional tips that can help you manage pop-ups and other unwanted interruptions.

Check and update your software

Always make sure you install the latest software updates for all your Apple products. Many software releases have important security updates and may include improvements that help control pop-ups.

The safest place to download apps for your Mac is the App Store. If you need third-party software for your Mac, and it isn’t available in the App Store, get it directly from the developer or another reliable source, rather than through an ad or link.

Check Safari settings and security preferences

Make sure Safari security settings are turned on, particularly Block Pop-ups—for pop-up windows—and the Fraudulent Website Warning.

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Safari and turn on Block Pop-ups and Fraudulent Website Warning.

On your Mac, you can find these options in Safari > Preferences. The Websites tab includes options to block some or all pop-up windows, and you can turn on fraudulent site warnings in the Security tab.

Pop-ups and ads in Safari

If you see an annoying pop-up ad in Safari, you can go to the Search field and enter a new URL or search term to browse to a new site. If you don’t see the Search field on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, tap the top of the screen to make it appear.

Some pop-ups and ads have fake buttons that resemble the close button, so use caution if you try to close a pop-up or ad. If you're unsure, avoid interacting with the pop-up or ad and close the Safari window or tab.

On your Mac, you can also update your settings to prevent windows from opening again after you close Safari, or just press and hold the Shift key when you open Safari.

If you might have installed adware or other unwanted software on your Mac

If you see pop-ups on your Mac that just won’t go away, you might have inadvertently downloaded and installed adware (advertising-supported software) or other unwanted software. Certain third-party download sites might include programs that you don’t want with the software that you install.

If you think that you might have malware or adware on your Mac, update to the latest version of macOS. If your Mac is already running the latest version, restart it. macOS includes a built-in tool that removes known malware when you restart your Mac.

Check your Applications folder to see if you have any apps that you didn’t expect and uninstall them. You can also check the Extensions tab in Safari preferences to check if you installed any unnecessary extensions that you'd prefer to turn off. If you continue to see advertising or other unwanted programs on your Mac, contact Apple.

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