Remove Nearbyme.io

What is Nearbyme.io?

Nearbyme.io is an unreliable website that claims itself to be a search engine. However it is categorized as browser hijacker and mostly targets macOS. It is actually a program that changes the settings of the browser. Users do not have any idea as to how the settings got modified by Nearbyme.io. They face multiple redirection issues where the browser gets rerouted to some ad-related webpages and sites. Actually it is not a search engine itself and hence it cannot fetch results of its own. It fetches and brings searches from Bing.com. However it is important to mention that Bing is a legit search engine. However, Nearbyme.io can inject ads and sponsored links to the fetched results and manipulate the searched results with multiple pop-up advertisements. Also users cannot find any organic results and mostly there are paid ads which would land them on vendors’ websites. The real problem might arise when the home page, Search engine and New Tab page get replaced and set as Nearbyme.io. So whenever any web browser such as Chrome, Mozilla, Safari is loaded this very website opens up as a homepage or start page, even if users do not wish for the same. But every time it shows its interface once users open their browser. It goes without saying that this can lead to the installation of malicious programs and even more dangerous, to complex removal operations. If it is too late to prevent, we recommend you to remove Nearbyme.io as soon as possible, since the search engine it promotes is not safe.

Threat Summary:
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How Nearbyme.io Can get on Mac

It comes along with free software as a bundled application. It is easily downloaded along with free and paid programs online and then get installed on Mac. The setup package generally displays the message that optional programs will get installed additionally. Either accept it or change the browser settings. This is important to prevent any optional program or unwanted software from getting installed. Users must opt for Custom or Advanced Installation options. Besides unchecking the option of all bundled programs which one is unsure about must be opted for.

Harmful Impacts of Nearbyme.io

While Nearbyme.io does serve search-based advertisements, it also does monitor Mac users activities. It begins to display advertising as soon as it has enough information to generate a personalized flow of commercial announcements in the form of coupons, discounts, etc. Ads are not to be trusted, and the sooner you get rid of them from your Mac. Additionally, Nearbyme.io also collects some of the non-personally identifiable information that is used to improve the service and provide you with more relevant advertisements. In fact, it is recommended that you download software from official websites only to avoid unfamiliar applications such as Nearbyme.io. It will help you protect your Mac system.

How to Remove Nearbyme.io

If you are concerned about your privacy and want to surf the Internet safely, implement the recommended removal guide immediately. Users can easily remove Nearbyme.io by manual as well as Automatic removal guide which is included in the post below.

Remove Nearbyme.io related Files and Folders

Firstly Open the “Menu” bar and then you need to click the “Finder” icon. Now Select “Go” and click on “Go to Folder”

Step 1: You need to Search the suspicious malware related files in /Library/LaunchAgents folder

Within the “Go to Folder” option type /Library/LaunchAgents

In the “Launch Agent” folder, you need to look for all the Nearbyme.io files which were recently downloaded and then move them to “Trash”.

Step 2: Search and remove the files generated by the Nearbyme.io in “/Library/Application” Support folder

Within “Go to Folder bar”, you need to type “/Library/Application Support”

Search all suspicious and newly created folders in “Application Support” folder. If you detect any one of these like Nearbyme.io then move them to “Trash” folder.

Step 3: Look for any of the files that are malware generated in /Library/LaunchAgent Folder

Go to Folder bar and type /Library/LaunchAgents

Step4: Now Go to /Library/LaunchDaemons Folder and look for Nearbyme.io Related Files

Step 5: Use Spyhunter Anti-Malware To Scan your Mac PC

The malware can be removed from the Mac PC provided you carry out all the steps mentioned above exactly in same way. However, it is always advised to ensure that your PC is not infected. It is suggested to scan the work-station with SpyHunter for Mac Scanner.

• SpyHunter for Mac Scanner is a robust scanner which is designed in such a way that it can be used by both Novice as well as advanced Mac users.

• Custom Scan – Users can easily select and run custom scan for individual files, privacy issues, memories apart from running complete scan as well.

• Startup Manager – It is configured and designed in such a manner that users can initiate the scan process to remove Nearbyme.io and troubleshoot startup issues.

• SpyHunter Spyware HelpDesk – Users can click on the Submit a Support Ticket button and fill up their detailed information. A support agent will then contact within 48 hours of ticket submission.

App Uninstaller: Users can uninstall Mac apps and its related files to make some space free on hard drive.

How TO Remove Nearbyme.io from Internet Browsers

Steps to Delete suspicious and Malicious Extension from Safari

In order to accomplish this task, Open Safari browser and then go to its “Menu” and select “Preferences”.

Now Click on the “Extension” and check all the recently installed “Extensions” and then click on “Uninstall” on the selected extension.

Optional Method

Users need to Open the “Safari” and go to menu. Under the drop-down menu, select “Clear History and Website Data”.

within new opened window, you need to select “All History” option and then press on “Clear History” to Delete it.

How to Remove Nearbyme.io from Internet Browsers

Steps to Delete malicious add-ons and extensions from Internet Explorer

You need to Click on the gear icon which is at the top right corner of Internet Explorer. Now Select “Manage Add-ons”. Search and check for any recently installed plug-ins or add-ons and then click on “Remove” option.

How to Remove suspicious and unwanted Extension from Google Chrome

Under menu option of Google Chrome, press on three vertical dots and then select on “More tools” and then “Extensions”. Users need to search for all the recently installed add-ons and remove all of them.

Optional Method

If Nearbyme.io still persists or in case if users experience any issue in removing it, then opt to reset the Google Chrome browse settings. Go to three dot points which is at the top right corner and then choose “Settings”. you need to Scroll down bottom and click on “Advanced”.

You can notice the “Reset” option is there at the bottom. Now click on it.

Within then next opened window, one needs to confirm to reset the Google Chrome settings by clicking on the “Reset” button.

Remove Nearbyme.io plugins (including all other suspicious plug-ins) from Firefox Mozilla

First of all Open the Firefox browser, under menu you need to select “Add-ons”. Click “Extensions”.  Now Select all the recently installed browser plug-ins.

Optional Method

If you experience problems in Nearbyme.io removal then reset the settings option in Mozilla Firefox. For this users need to Open the browser (FF) and now click on the “menu” and then click on “Help“.

Now Choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the newly opened pop-up window, click “Refresh Firefox” button

Now confirm and reset the Mozilla Firefox to its default settings by clicking on “Refresh Firefox” button.