Remove Macsecurityalert.net Pop-up - Get Rid of Macsecurityalert.net Scam

Infected with Macsecurityalert.net? How frustrated.

Macsecurityalert.net is a kind of adware infection which detects fake scan result to trick the computer users that their computer has virus. Macsecurityalert.net is designed to prevent access to sites that redirect users or perform actions to trick users into calling the scammer. Once gets into the computer, Macsecurityalert.net will compromise your browser and modify browser setting. When you surf the Internet, Macsecurityalert.net is capable to redirect you to its own domain and display the fake message which states that windows / Mac has detected some suspicious activity from your IP address. The false message asks you to call a 1-800-870-3001 number to get help.


However, you should never believe in the fake Macsecurityalert.net Pop-up alert. Macsecurityalert.net performs fake scans of the hard disk and then report multiple non-existent threats. To remove the threats, Macsecurityalert.net tells the user to call the number and connect with the fake tech support. The salesman asks the users to purchase a license for the software or service. Of course the software and any support packages offered by Macsecurityalert.net are bogus and will offer no help whatsoever in cleaning up the problem or protecting against any other threats. It is suggested to remove Macsecurityalert.net from the computer as soon as possible to avoid further damage. It is better to scan your computer with a powerful anti-spyware program like Mackeeper to check out the problem and remove viruses.

How to remove Macsecurityalert.net

Method 1: Manually removal of Macsecurityalert.net from the browser completely

Method 2: Automatically remove Macsecurityalert.net with MacKeeper safely

Method 1: Manual removal

Step 1: Open Windows Task Manager and close all running processes.

To bring up task manager,  you can force quit application by typing the key combination <COMMAND> + <OPTION> + <ESC>. This will bring up a dialog like:

 

Step 2:  Delete unwanted program

In the Finder sidebar, click Applications. If an app is inside a folder, it might have an Uninstaller. Open the app’s folder. If you see Uninstall [App] or [App] Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.



In the Finder sidebar, click Applications. Drag the app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock), then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Step 3: Remove Macsecurityalert.net from your browsers.

Reset Safari:

1.Open your Safari web browser by clicking on the Safari icon in the dock.

2.Click on Safari in your Safari menu, located at the top of your screen.

3.A drop-down menu will now appear. Choose the option labeled "Reset Safari..."

4.A warning dialog will now appear detailing the items that will be removed.

5.Click the button on the dialog labeled Reset to complete the process.

Reset Internet Explorer

Reset Google Chrome

Reset Mozilla Firefox

Step 4: Clean all the malicious files.

1. Open Finder, click on "Go" in the menu bar, hold down on the Alt/Option key to bring up the Library option, then click on it.

2. Delete related files.

Warning: Deleting the wrong files from Library could potentially cause harm to your other apps (slow them down, wipe information, etc.), so make sure to be careful what you get rid of.

 

Method  2:  Remove threads with MacKeeper

It is safe and easy to remove Macsecurityalert.net by MacKeeper. MacKeeper is An Effective Solution For Keeping Your Mac Clean.

Step 1: Click the following button to download MacKeeper.

Step 2. Follow two simple steps to install MacKeeper.

Step 3. Drag the MacKeeper icon from the Applications folder to the Dock.

With MacKeeper, you can:

1. Get a direct line between your Mac and your personal Apple Certified Support Professional, who can scan your Mac for any risky items and fix them remotely. Having a real human expert at your disposal means that even sophisticated problems, which normal scanning software might miss or ignore, can be quickly and easily solved.

2. Automatically optimizes and monitors your Mac's RAM memory while you are performing your daily tasks. Best solution after you have finished using intensive apps or games.

3. Protect your Mac from phishing scams, malware, spyware, adware, viruses and identity theft while you're using the Internet.

4. Take control of how fast your Mac boots up by controlling which applications launch every time you start it.

Make sure you never miss out on any important security patches or software upgrades for most of your applications.

5. Quickly search for and find any lost or misplaced file, even if you don't know which folder it is in.

6. Make your restricted files absolutely invisible to anyone without the right password, protecting even your most sensitive information. Protected files and folders will not appear in Finder and cannot be located or retrieved.

Note: To keep  Macsecurityalert.net on the computer is not a wise choice. This infection can bring in many other potentially virus and damage. Install MacKeeper can help you remove  Macsecurityalert.net and also protect your computer.

（Gary）