What is Extreme Security Adblocker? How to remove it?

Extreme Security Adblocker sounds helpful, but don’t be fooled. This is not your standard ad-blocking extension. It’s a malicious program classified as adware or a browser hijacker. Adware bombards you with unwanted ads, disrupts your browsing experience, and can even be a security risk.

Here, we discuss Extreme Security Adblocker, what it does, and various methods to remove it from your Mac.

Below we have discussed:

• What is Extreme Security Adblocker?
  • What does it do?
• How to remove it?
  • Remove the Extension
  • Quit the suspicious processes
  • Remove the suspicious apps
  • Scan for malware

Also read: What is RecordMapper? How to remove it from Mac?

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What is Extreme Security Adblocker?

Extreme Security Adblocker deceives users by posing as a legitimate ad blocker. However, it does the opposite. Instead of blocking ads, it injects them into your browsing experience. These ads can be intrusive and dangerous, potentially leading to malware infections if clicked.

What does it do?

Here’s what Extreme Security Adblocker does:

• Redirects your searches: Extreme Security Adblocker reroutes your searches through unknown search engines, potentially exposing you to misleading results or phishing attempts.
• Spam you with ads: Get ready for an ad invasion! This program bombards you with irrelevant ads that slow down your browsing and can be intrusive.
• Changes browser settings: Extreme Security Adblocker might tamper with your homepage, default search engine, and other browser settings to tighten its grip on your browsing experience.

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How to remove it?

Here are the methods to remove the Extreme Security Adblocker completely from your Mac:

Remove the Extension

The first step is to remove the extension itself. This process will vary slightly depending on your browser; here’s how to do it:

Safari

Step 1: Open the Safari browser, click on Safari, and then, in the dropdown menu, click on the Settings option.

Step 2: Click the Extensions tab, select the Extension you want to remove, and then click Uninstall.

Chrome

Step 1: Click on the Triple-dot menu. In the dropdown menu, hover over Extensions and then click Manage Extensions.

Step 2: Click the Remove button under the extension you want to remove in the Extensions.

Firefox

Step 1: Click on the Menu (triple horizontal bars) icon, and then in the dropdown menu, click on the Addons and themes option.

Step 2: Click on the triple horizontal dots icon beside the extension you want to remove, and then, in the dropdown menu, click Remove.

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Quit the suspicious processes

Some suspicious software might have been installed with the Extreme Security Adblocker on your Mac. You can check the Activity Monitor for any unusual processes; if you spot any, close them. Here’s how to do it:

Step 1: Go to Finder, click on Applications and then click on Utilities.

Step 2: In Utilities, run the Activity Monitor.

Step 3: In the Activity Monitor, click on the Memory tab.

Step 4: Look for suspicious processes, select them, click on the Cross at the top and then click on the Force Quit.

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Remove the suspicious apps

Step: Go to Finder, click on the Applications option in the sidebar, right-click on the suspicious app, and then click the Move to Bin option in the dropdown menu.

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Scan for malware

While removing the extension is a good first step, there’s a chance other malware might be lurking on your system. Run a scan with your preferred antivirus or anti-malware software to ensure your computer is completely clean.

Following these steps, you can remove Extreme Security Adblocker and return to a safe and ad-free browsing experience. If you’re uncomfortable with these steps or suspect a more serious malware infection, consider seeking help from a professional.

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