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Facing problem chill search.xyz redirection

When searching something in Safari, it automatically redirecting to chillsearch.xyz. I have tried so many things, restarting Safari settings, cleaning cookies, history and etc. Also tried scan with Malwarebytes. Please help me to get rid of this ****, its annoying.

My OC is Big Sur

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Feb 18, 2022 8:29 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2022 4:54 AM

1. Remove unknown profiles if present.

System Preferences > Profiles

Open System Preferences, select “General and click the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.

Section: Remove a configuration profile from your Mac

Profiles:

Use configuration profiles to standardize settings on Mac computers - Apple Support

2. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions

Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support

  3. Check for adware.

       Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for Malware again.

Additional steps if necessary.

4. Reset search engine: Customize searching in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

5. Change your homepage in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


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Feb 19, 2022 4:54 AM in response to Aziz_not_batman

1. Remove unknown profiles if present.

System Preferences > Profiles

Open System Preferences, select “General and click the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.

Section: Remove a configuration profile from your Mac

Profiles:

Use configuration profiles to standardize settings on Mac computers - Apple Support

2. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions

Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support

  3. Check for adware.

       Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for Malware again.

Additional steps if necessary.

4. Reset search engine: Customize searching in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

5. Change your homepage in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


Feb 21, 2022 3:09 AM in response to Aziz_not_batman

From the report:

Apple security disabled - Apple security software is disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.


Unsigned Files:

Launchd: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.Searchie.plist

Executable: ~/Library/Application Support/com.Searchie/Searchie.app/Contents/MacOS/Searchie


Running app: /Applications/BetterZip.app/Contents/MacOS/BetterZip

Running app: /private/var/folders/kg/mgfwf3j1027c8s75fk72xyn00000gn/T/BetterZip Temporary Folder.wL6qKH/BetterZip Temporary Folder.2nRBsi/EtreCheckPro.app/Contents/MacOS/EtreCheckPro

Details: Executable file is hidden - possibly adware






Run EtreCheck again.



Move the mouse pointer to Security section in the sidebar and click the button "Remove" , to remove all items can be removed.


Launch Safari holding the shift key down.


Feb 20, 2022 4:19 AM in response to Aziz_not_batman

Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/ and post the report here.

Click, “Free Download” button and then “Click to download” button,

open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.

Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.

Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar and select “Copy report”.

Click the “Page” button in the toolbar at the bottom of this page and paste it when you reply.

Note: This is a diagnostic test.


Facing problem chill search.xyz redirection

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