This article has information and removal instructions, concerning the app, named MPlayerX.

A new app for Mac that is called MPlayerX was recently detected by security experts to pose as a legitimate applications. In reality, the app may claim that it is some type of advanced media player for Macs, but if you see it, do not trust those claims. The main reason for that is that the MPlayerX may also come with a bunch of advertisements that may lead you to unsafe sites which could eventually prove to be harmful for your Mac.

MPlayerX Description

As a browser hijacker, Bing.vc Redirect enters your system uninvited. Once installed, it alters your browser home page and settings without permission.
Although the search engine claims to be legitimate, malware experts classify it as rogue because it may sometimes display irrelevant search results in order to generate traffic to sponsoring websites. That makes MPlayerX unreliable.
Sometimes the search results MPlayerX displays may be malicious too. Thus, by clicking any of them, you risk exposing your system to serious threats which the search engine is not responsible for.
In addition, MPlayerX is capable of generating multiple pop-up ads that could disturb your normal browsing activities. You will not be able to close these ads, but clicking them may also put your system at risk, as you may be redirected to unwanted and potentially corrupted websites.
Browser hijackers such as MPlayerX may also have spyware capabilities meaning your browsing habits may be monitored and collected along with your personal data and then shared with third parties.

MPlayerX Distribution

MPlayerX could sneak into your system via free programs you download from the Web. Experts say that MPlayerX may also enter your system via junk emails and malicious websites you open.
When you are downloading free programs from the Web, keep in mind that they are often bundled with various PUPs (potentially unwanted programs) and malicious programs. They will enter your system if you don’t uncheck the bundling option during the installation process. Make sure you also disable all settings and features you are not familiar with.

How Did MPlayerX Enter Your Computer?

MPlayerX infiltrates your system like most browser redirects do – via freeware. Freeware includes all programs, tools, add-ons out there that are available for a free download.

Since the creators of the free programs need to get paid after all, they insert various software components that enter your system while you think you are downloading only the free program. Such unwanted components then are capable of generating revenue for third parties via the Pay-Per-Click method. To avoid letting unwanted programs enter you computer, be extra cautious during the installation process of the freeware. Uncheck all previously selected boxes such as “recommended settings”, for example. Choose only the “custom” option and that is how you’ll not end up with various unwanted pieces of software, some of which may be malicious too.

Is MPlayerX Dangerous?

MPlayerX redirect is not particularly malicious. However, it may act intrusive at times:

• It is capable of changing your browser home page without permission and it’s compatible with most browsers – Google Chrome, Mozilla FireFox, Internet Explorer.
• It may start displaying multiple pop-up advertisements that you cannot close as they keep showing up.

In addition, MPlayerX is of no value to your browsing needs as it does not even have its own database. If you try to search something via that browser hijacker, it will redirect you to Google. Why would you ever need it then?

What’s worse, however, is that MPlayerX is not HTTPs encrypted while all trustworthy search engines are. A non-encrypted connection is vulnerable against attacks and malicious components can easily gain access to your system via such search engine.

As a result, hackers and advertisers can watch your online behavior, collect your data, steal your sensitive information, hack your system, etc.

How to Remove MPlayerX Redirect Scam from Your Computer

Removing a program that is of no use to you is a must. As explained above, it does not only not bring value to you, but it also makes your computer vulnerable to cyber threats and on top – it acts intrusive and may annoy you with unwanted redirects and constant pop-ups.

Removing MPlayerX redirect manually from your system is possible to do, but if you are not certain how to do it, it’s best to use a reliable anti-malware tool for that purpose. Problem is, if you don’t manage to remove it completely, it may continue displaying unwanted pop-ups. Such programs are quite resistant and hard to remove by those who are not tech-savvy, while the anti-malware tool will scan your whole system, detect all malicious components and remove them instantly and completely.

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Preparation Before Removing MPlayerX

1.Make sure to backup your files.
2.Make sure to have this instructions page always open so that you can follow the steps.
3.Be patient as the removal may take some time.

Step 1: Uninstall MPlayerX from Your Mac:

1. Click “Go” and open “Utilities“.

2. Open Activity Monitor.

3. Stop the process of the app you want to remove or stop any processes you believe are suspicious.

4. Open the “Go” menu again and choose Applications.

5. Type the suspicious app’s name and drag it onto Trash.

6. Select “Accounts” and click on “Login Items“. Remove any suspicious items that are set to run automatically.

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Step 2: Remove MPlayerX from Your Web Browsers.

1. Remove any MPlayerX presence from Google Chrome.

• Open Chrome and click on the drop-down menu at the top-right corner.
• From the menu open “Tools” and click on “Extensions”.
• Find any MPlayerX – related add-ons and extensions and click on the garbage icon to remove them.

2. Remove any MPlayerX presence from Mozilla Firefox.

• Open Firefox and select the top-right menu.
• From it, click on “Add-ons” setting.
• Click on the suspicious extension and click “Remove”.
• Restart Firefox.

3. Remove any MPlayerX presence from Safari browser.

• Start Safari.
• Click on the Safari drop-down menu on top-right.
• From the drop-down menu, click Preferences.
• Click on “Uninstall” and accept any prompts.

Step 3:Run a free scan now to remove MPlayerX files and objects from your Mac.

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