Binarymove Mac Virus

The Binarymove Mac virus is a browser hijacker that doubles as adware. It aims to promote products and services via annoying pop-ups, and it’ll also change your browser settings without permission.

 

It’s easy to think you have nothing to worry about with adware. At best, it’s just an annoying piece of software trying to push products to you—right?

 

Wrong.

 

Adware, such as the Binarymove Mac virus, can be worse than just pop-up ads. You’ll almost certainly experience a worse computer performance than previously, resulting in higher stress and lower productivity. Moreover, malware of this kind could leave your device open to worse attacks in the future.

 

Today, I’ll show you how to remove this virus. To ensure that you don’t download it again, I’ll also explain how it got onto your computer in the first place.

Before we start:

 

Even the most careful Mac user can accidentally download malware without realizing. Relying solely on your intuition may work in most cases, but it isn’t foolproof, and you can cause lots of needless anxiety for yourself. Using an excellent anti-fraud solution like MacKeeper’s Antivirus will make your digital life safer and allow you to check for viruses on Mac around the clock. After setting it up, you’ll be better protected from nasty viruses and other malicious attacks.

 

Here’s how to install MacKeeper and use the Antivirus tool:

  1. Download MacKeeper.
  2. In the app, go to Antivirus; it’s in the Security section.
  3. Select Launch Antivirus.
  4. Enter your Mac password and wait for your computer to enable the feature.
  5. Press Next to set up real-time protection. Then, when the option appears, select Enable.
  6. Select Open Preferences before unlocking its features.
  7. An option will ask you if you wish to let MacKeeper’s software load; tap Allow.
  8. Enable all options related to MacKeeper.
  9. Quit and reopen MacKeeper so that the changes can take effect.

What is a Binarymove virus on Mac

Binarymove is a browser hijacker normally downloaded by accident from a third-party website. After unknowingly downloading this malware, it changes your settings without permission. Your browser will then redirect you to product and service pages, and you’ll also see pop-up ads that try to tempt you to spend your money on these.

How Mac can get infected by Binarymove virus

Binarymove is almost always downloaded from third-party websites, and it usually appears in apps that Apple doesn’t approve. This typically occurs through software bundling, which is when you simultaneously download multiple apps. While software bundling isn’t dangerous itself, you should only do this with trusted brands.

What damage Binarymove can do to your Mac

Binarymove can cause significant damage to your Mac in the following ways:

  • Data loss and identity theft
  • Unwanted pop-up ads and slower browser and computer performance
  • Redirects from legitimate websites to potentially dangerous ones
  • The risk of more malware on your Mac

How to remove Binarymove virus from Mac

One way you can get rid of Binarymove from your computer is via Finder. Delete the program in the same way that you would with an ordinary app:

  1. Open the Finder app and select Applications.
  2. Look for Binarymove; type B on your keyboard to get there faster.
  3. Drag and drop Binarymove into your Trash folder.
  4. If needed, enter your password or use Touch ID.
  5. Empty your Trash folder and restart your Mac.
Start the process to remove Binarymove virus on Mac by going to the Finder app and selecting the Applications tab. Here, your list of apps will appear.
Step 1. Finder > Applications
After dragging and dropping Binarymove into the Trash, you may need to confirm your choice. Do this via Touch ID or your password, depending on your device.
Step 2. Confirm via Touch ID or password if necessary
Binarymove isn't fully deleted until you have removed it from your Trash folder. Go to your Trash after dropping it in there and select the Empty tab in the top right-hand corner.
Step 3. Drag and drop Binarymove to the Trash before selecting Empty

You should then do each of the following after getting rid of the virus to fully delete Binarymove from your Mac:

  1. Find and get rid of programs related to the Binarymove virus
  2. Remove the device profile
  3. Remove Binarymove from your browser extensions
  4. Get rid of the Binarymove virus with an antivirus program

1. Find and get rid of programs related to the Binarymove virus

Once you’ve removed the Binarymove app, you should delete all associated programs. This way, you’ll guarantee that the software can no longer cause harm to your computer. It’s possible to do this via your Login Items.

 

Start by removing Login Items associated with Binarymove:

  1. Navigate to Apple logo > System Settings on your MacBook. It doesn’t matter if you do this from the homepage or an app.
  2. Search for Login Items, click on the tab with this name, and go to the Open at Login section.
  3. If you see anything related to Binarymove or programs that look suspicious in general, highlight them and press the - button.
Go to the Apple logo in the top left-hand corner of your Mac. When you're there, expand the dropdown menu and select System Settings. You can then access your Mac's Login Items.
Step 1. Apple logo > System Settings
Remove Binarymove virus for Mac's remnants by deleting Login Items. Under Open at Login, highlight anything that looks suspicious. Then, hit the - button and it should instantly disappear.
Step 2. Search for Login Items, go to Open at Login, and select the - icon

Once you’ve gotten rid of the Login Items appearing under Open at Login, disable anything you don’t want to allow in the background, like this:

  1. In System Settings > Login Items, scroll down to Allow in the Background.
  2. Toggle off any programs you don’t wish to have running in the background.
After clearing suspicious items in the Open at Login section, you should then look for anything that looks suspicious under the Allow in the Background area. If you're concerned about an app, switch the toggle off.

Note from our experts: 

 

If you’re wondering how can Apple computers get viruses, it’s worth reading our relevant article to keep yourself safe. Plus, knowing the key virus vs. malware differences will also help you know what to look out for.

2. Remove the device profile

After clearing Binarymove programs, you must also remove the device profile. The profile name may differ from device to device, so you should use the same protocol as mentioned above—delete anything that you think looks potentially dangerous.

 

Here’s how to remove profiles from your Mac:

  1. Go to Apple logo > System Settings and select Profiles (you can also search for Profiles in the search bar).
  2. If you see any suspicious profiles, do exactly what you did when removing Login Items; highlight them and select the - icon.
Remove Binarymove virus for Mac profiles by going to the Profiles section. You'll either find it in the left-hand toolbar or via the search bar; the latter is easier.
Step 1. Go to System Settings > Profiles
Tap the - icon to remove any profiles that you deem to be suspicious. The names of profiles associated with Binarymove will differ from device to device, so you'll have to use your judgment here.
Step 2. Delete suspicious profiles by highlighting them and then tapping the - icon

3. Remove Binarymove virus from browser extensions

The next step to remove Binarymove from your Mac is to delete it from your browser extensions. The process will differ depending on if you use Chrome, Safari, Opera, or Firefox. I’ll show you how to get rid of extensions in each one.  

3.1 Delete Binarymove virus from Safari

Many forms of common Mac malware, including Binarymove, infect Safari—but you can delete the associated browser extensions quite easily. Follow these instructions to achieve that result:

  1. Open Safari and go to Safari > Settings in the toolbar at the top.
  2. Go to the Extensions tab and remove any Binarymove-related extensions.
After deleting Binarymoe from your system, you then need to remove the extension. You can start with this by going to Safari > Settings in your toolbar at the top.
Step 1. Go to Safari > Settings via the toolbar
After navigating to your Safari settings, you'll then need to click on the Extensions tab. Here, you'll find your full list of browser extensions—including anything associated with Binarymove.
Step 2. Select Extensions and remove everything related to Binarymove

3.2 Get rid of Binarymove virus from Google Chrome

If Google Chrome is your browser of choice, you have to follow these steps instead. Even if you only have Chrome installed, but it isn’t your primary way to surf the internet, you should still check to see if Binarymove is there. Here’s what to do:

  1. Tap the jigsaw icon next to your URL bar.
  2. Select Manage Extensions.
  3. You’ll then see your full list of extensions. Click on Remove next to anything associated with Binarymove.
Remove Binarymove extensions in Chrome by going to the jigsaw icon. You'll find this next to the URL bar in the top right-hand corner of your browser.
Step 1. Select the jigsaw icon
When you've expanded the jigsaw icon, click on Manage Extensions. If you have an extension pinned, tap the three dots and select Remove instead.
Step 2. Click on Manage Extensions
You'll see your full list of Chrome extensions after selecting Manage Extensions. Here, you can delete everything related to Binarymove (plus any other extensions that you want to remove) by tapping Remove.
Step 3. Press Remove next to any extensions related to Binarymove

3.3 Remove Binarymove virus from Firefox

Follow these instructions to remove Binarymove from Firefox:

  1. Select the jigsaw icon (it looks very similar to Google Chrome and is in a near-identical position).
  2. Go to Manage extensions.
  3. Tap the three-dot icon and select Remove.
Select the Extensions tab in Firefox to access your full suite of browser extensions, including anything associated with Binarymove. A dropdown menu will appear.
Step 1. Select the Extensions tab in Firefox
When the menu is expanded, you'll need to click on Manage extensions at the bottom. On the next page, you'll see your full list of Firefox extensions.
Step 2. Tap Manage extensions
Under Manage Your Extensions, look for any extension you want to delete. Select the three-dot icon next to it; when the dropdown menu appears, tap Remove.
Step 3. Tap the three-dot icon and select Remove

3.4 Delete the Binarymove virus from Opera

If you want to remove Binarymove in Opera, select Extensions > All and delete your browsers.

In Opera, go to Extensions and then access the list of your extensions. Select Disable if there's anything you no longer want to appear there.

4. Get rid of Binarymove virus with an antivirus program

Antivirus programs can also get rid of Binarymove and other forms of malware. They also remove much of the manual work, meaning that you don’t need to worry about accidentally deleting something crucial to your computer’s functioning (like a profile).

 

In addition to its real-time monitoring capabilities, MacKeeper’s Antivirus solution can delete malicious software like Binarymove with single actions if it was already on your device pre-installation. Follow these steps to get rid of Binarymove and other viruses with MacKeeper’s Antivirus tool:

  1. Open MacKeeper and go to Security > Antivirus.
  2. Select the blue Start Scan button, which you’ll see at the bottom of your screen.
  3. Wait for MacKeeper to finalize the malware/virus scan. If it finds Binarymove (or another form of malware), it’ll appear in an “items found” list.
  4. Press Check All and select Move to Quarantine to stop Binarymove from causing further harm.
  5. Once the virus has been quarantined, you’ll see a Deleting Completed message. A blue Restart button will also be at the bottom of the window.
  6. When MacKeeper reopens, tap Delete to remove Binarymove altogether.

After MacKeeper has removed Binarymove, consider restarting your Mac to ensure that everything has been removed from your device.

Remove Binarymove virus on Mac via an antivirus tool. In the left-hand toolbar, select Security > Antivirus. Then, tap Start Scan at the bottom of your screen.
Step 1. Open MacKeeper > select Antivirus > tap Start Scan
MacKeeper will perform a search to see if malware exists on your device. If it does, you'll have the option to move it to a quarantined list. After that, you can delete it once and for all.
Step 2. Select Move to Quarantine when MacKeeper has completed the malware scan
Once you've quarantined the malware, go to the Restart tab at the bottom of your app window. This will close and reopen MacKeeper, and you can then permanently remove the virus.
Step 3. Close and reopen MacKeeper by selecting Restart at the bottom of your app window
After reopening your software, select Delete at the bottom of the app window. MacKeeper will then permanently delete the malware from your device.
Step 4. Click on Delete to permanently remove the quarantined malware

Hint from our team: 

 

If you don’t have antivirus software installed on your device, there are other ways to check for viruses on Mac. However, you should note that manually checking for viruses requires technical knowledge and is typically time-confusing. So, it’s much better to use ready-made software.

How to prevent installing a Binarymove virus on a Mac

Once you’ve removed Binarymove from your Mac, it’s best to prevent this from happening again. You can do each of the following:

  1. Use an antivirus program
  2. Update your software on time
  3. Don’t visit suspicious websites
  4. Turn on Rapid Security Response for your Mac
  5. Only click on attachments and links from people you trust

Let’s now cover each of these in more detail.

1. Use an antivirus program

The best way to stop Binarymove and other malware from attacking your Mac is by using. MacKeeper’s Antivirus. Our tool works well for several reasons. Besides keeping your device safe from malware, you can also use MacKeeper to perform numerous other actions (e.g. clearing duplicate files).

2. Update your software on time

Updating your macOS software is one of the best ways to ensure that unwanted programs don’t make their way onto your computer. You can set up automatic updates in addition to checking for existing updates now.

 

First, here’s how to look for an existing update:

  1. Go to Apple logo > System Settings > General.
  2. Select Software Update. Like some of the other tips mentioned in this guide, you can also search for this if necessary.  
  3. Wait for an update to appear. You’ll see a message saying [macOS version is up to date] or something similar if there’s nothing new. However, if you do have an update, select Update Now.
  4. Wait for your software to download, and then double-check to see if all malware has been removed from your Mac.
Navigate to System Settings via the Apple logo. When you're here, General is close to the top of the page. Select Software Update from the list of options thereafter.
Step 1. Apple logo > System Settings > General > Software Update
If a Mac update is available, select Update Now. The download time varies depending on factors like your internet connection speed and available storage.
Step 2. Tap Update Now if one is available

You can then set up automatic updates so that your Mac software is always the latest version:

  1. Go to System Settings > General and select Software Update.
  2. At the top of the window is an information icon next to Automatic Updates. If you see that your updates are switched off, click on this.
  3. Toggle on Install macOS updates, Install application updates from the App Store, and Download new updates when available. Then, select Done and close your System Settings.
Automatic Updates is at the top of System Settings > General > Software Update. Next to the tab is an information icon, which you should click on to enable automatic updates.
Step 1. Select the information icon next to Automatic Updates
You can turn on automatic updates for iOS updates, in addition to App Store updates, from System Settings. Toggle on each of these to ensure that your device's software is never outdated.
Step 2. Switch on Install macOS updates, Install application updates from the App Store, and Download new updates when available
At the bottom of the Automatic Updates window is a Done tab, which you can click on to finalize your changes. Everything will then take immediate effect.
Step 3. Tap Done when you’ve finished

3. Don't visit suspicious websites

Adware like Binarymove, along with other potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) and viruses, is normally downloaded by accident via suspicious websites. So, the best advice to stop them from going onto your device is by not visiting questionable sites.

 

Knowing which websites are suspicious and which ones aren’t is sometimes difficult. Sometimes, fake websites can trick people by making them think they’re on a legitimate site. For example, I once wanted to buy gym clothes from a brand I like, but I didn’t realize that the site wasn’t genuine until I reached the checkout page.

 

I suggest looking out for these red flags when visiting a website:

  • An unsecured domain (i.e., it says http:// instead of https://)
  • Signs that a website is trying to copy a genuine brand, such as poor logo quality and inconsistent design
  • No privacy policy
  • Spelling and grammatical errors
  • You just have a bad gut feeling; this is normally right, so you should pay attention to it

Important: 

 

You should also stick to official software versions and avoid downloading jailbroken software. Yes, it’s sometimes annoying to pay for these—but having malware damage your Mac and potentially lead to other threats is much worse.

4. Set up Rapid Security Response on your Mac

In 2023, Apple introduced a new feature called Rapid Security Response on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS. It’s designed to protect your Mac against viruses and other malicious attacks more quickly than the company would be able to release a software update.

 

You can enable Rapid Security Response via your System Settings, and it should take a few minutes at most. Here are the steps you should follow to set up Rapid Security Response:

  1. Navigate to Apple logo > System Settings and select General > Software Update.
  2. Click on the information icon next to Automatic Updates.
  3. Toggle on Install Security Responses and system files before selecting Done.
Keep your Mac safe by enabling the Rapid Security Response feature. You'll need to go to System Settings > General > Software Updates > Automatic Updates to find this toggle.

5. Only click on attachments and links from people you trust

Another way to increase your chances of not downloading malware is to be very careful when clicking on attachments and links, especially in emails. If you use iMessage on your Mac, you should also be careful. I’ve had people trying to disguise themselves as postal companies and government services in an attempt to steal my information.

 

Before clicking on any link, check the email address to ensure it’s correct and that you know the person. If you’re still in doubt, it’s a good idea to contact them and ask if they sent you something. That way, you’ll be certain that you aren’t potentially putting yourself at risk.

 

If you can confirm that a link or attachment isn’t suspicious, block the sender and report them.

Delete the Binarymove Mac virus and keep your software safe

Binarymove is one of the most irritating viruses that can infect your Mac, but you can keep yourself safe by practicing due diligence online. Besides, it’s wise to keep your device up to date by setting up automatic software updates. However, If you still discover Binarymove on your Apple computer, don’t forget to clear out your browser extensions, remove suspicious profiles, and delete Login Items.

 

You can get rid of Binarymove with MacKeeper’s Antivirus solution, which is also an ideal option for keeping your Mac protected around the clock. While you can use other antivirus solutions, many of them don’t have the all-in-one maintenance features that MacKeeper does—which is why it’s your best choice. 

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