Você está enfrentando anúncios indesejados e redirecionamentos de navegador em seu Mac? Você pode ser vítima do adware UpperTheory. UpperTheory é um programa potencialmente indesejado que injeta anúncios nos sites que você visita e redireciona as consultas de pesquisa do seu navegador. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to remove UpperTheory from your Mac and restore your browsing experience.

Understanding UpperTheory Adware

UpperTheory is a malicious program categorized as adware. It hijacks your browser homepage and search engine, replacing them with its own and displaying unwanted advertisements. This adware operates through browser extensions or programs that modify your browser settings. Uma vez instalado em seu computador, UpperTheory redirects your search queries through its own search engine, often using Yahoo Search for search results. It also opens new tabs in your browser to display advertisements for software, atualizações de software falsificados, e golpes de suporte técnico.

How UpperTheory Gets Installed

UpperTheory is typically installed by users, seja consciente ou inconscientemente. It is often bundled with other software or advertised through deceptive ads. Users may unintentionally install UpperTheory when downloading software from untrusted sources or by not paying attention during the installation process. Some free downloads do not disclose the installation of additional software, leaving users puzzled about where it came from.

Steps to Remove UpperTheory Adware

Removing UpperTheory from your Mac requires a systematic approach. Follow these steps to eliminate the adware and restore your browser settings:

Passo 1: Remover perfis maliciosos

Certain adware programs use configuration profiles to control the behavior of your Mac. These profiles can prevent users from removing the malicious programs. To check if any profiles are installed on your computer:

1. Abra “Preferências do Sistema” no menu Apple.
2. Search for the “Profiles” icon. Se nenhum ícone de Perfis for encontrado, you don’t have any profiles installed.
3. Se um ícone de Perfis estiver presente, click on it and remove any suspicious profiles by pressing the – (menos) com o botão.

Passo 2: Excluir aplicativos maliciosos

Nesta etapa, we will identify and remove any malicious apps and files that may be installed on your computer. Siga estas instruções:

1. Quit any suspicious or unknown programs running in the background.
2. Open the “Finder” application from your dock.
3. Clique em “Aplicativos” no painel esquerdo do Finder.
4. Find and remove any suspicious apps by right-clicking and selecting “Move to Trash.”
5. Empty the Trash to permanently delete the malicious app.
6. Procure e remova quaisquer arquivos suspeitos nos seguintes diretórios: /Biblioteca/Agentes de lançamento, ~/Biblioteca/LaunchAgents, /Suporte a biblioteca/aplicativo, and /Library/LaunchDaemons.

Passo 3: Redefinir navegadores para configurações padrão

UpperTheory often modifies browser settings. Resetting your browsers to their default settings can help remove any unwanted changes. Follow these steps for each browser you have installed:

Navegador Safari

1. Open Safari and go to “Preferences” from the Safari menu.
2. Check your homepage and change it if necessary.
3. Clique na guia “Extensões” e desinstale todas as extensões suspeitas.
4. Remove spam notifications by going to Preferences > Sites > Notifications and deselecting “Allow websites to ask for permission to send push notifications.”
5. Clear all data stored by websites by going to Preferences > Privacidade > Manage Website Data and clicking “Remove All.”
6. Empty Safari caches by enabling the Develop menu in Preferences > Avançado, then selecting Develop > Caches vazios.

Navegador Chrome para Mac

1. Open Chrome and go to “Settings” from the menu.
2. Click on “Reset and Cleanup” in the left sidebar.
3. Selecione “Redefinir as configurações para os padrões originais” e confirme a redefinição.
4. (Opcional) Reset Chrome Data Sync by navigating to chrome.google.com/sync and clicking “Clear Data.”

Firefox para navegador Mac

1. Open Firefox and go to “Help” from the menu.
2. Click on “Troubleshooting Information.”
3. Click on “Refresh Firefox” and confirm the reset.

Conclusão

Removing UpperTheory adware from your Mac requires a thorough approach. Seguindo as etapas descritas neste guia, you can eliminate the adware and restore your browser settings to their default state. Remember to stay vigilant when downloading software and always use trusted sources. Regularly scanning your Mac with reputable antivirus software can help prevent future infections.