How to Remove OSX.Pirrit

How to Remove OSX.Pirrit

What is OSX.Pirrit?
OSX.Pirrit adware shows you ad’s in your browser as you browse the web.

It can be downloaded from the programs website or bundled with some third-party software installation programs (e.g MacKeeper).

How to remove OSX.Pirrit?
Scan your computer with Macware Adware Cleaner for Mac. Adware Cleaner will free your computer from annoying adware (e.g. Pirrit), malicious hijacker programs and unwanted toolbars.

Pirrit

How to manually remove OSX.Pirrit?

STEP 1: Uninstall MacKeeper
Please carefully read and follow this guide; MacKeeper Removal Guide

STEP 2: Delete Malicious Files

Locate and delete the following files from; ~/Library/cyrtograph/Contents/MacOS
~/Library/unsubtleness/Contents/MacOS

rec_script.sh

If you cannot find the specified file, please look for any unfamiliar or suspicious files/browser extensions. It may be the one causing the Pirrit to be present on your Mac. Arranging all items to see the most recent ones may also help you identify recently installed unfamiliar files.