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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
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
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
I followed all steps, but it does not help me(
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.
Worked, finally I got rid off this ****. Thank you for your help, you really saved me
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
