Zeus Virus Removal on Mac

Worried your computer is the target of suspected malware? Here’s how to manually delete Zeus virus on Mac and other potential threats:

1. Open Finder.
2. Click on Applications.
3. Look for apps you don’t recognize and drag them to your Trash.
4. All that’s left is to right-click on the Bin icon and press Empty.

Finding out that your Mac might be infected with the Zeus Trojan can be incredibly frustrating. It can slow down performance, trigger suspicious alerts and compromise your sensitive data including saved passwords. If you’re facing these concerns and suspect malicious threats are causing privacy issues, you’ll want to know how to remove menaces safely. Below, I’ll guide you through the steps to secure your privacy on a Mac computer fully.

Before we start:

 

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Here’s how to use MacKeeper’s Antivirus tool to keep your Mac secure:

1. Download MacKeeper.
2. Open the app, and click on Antivirus.
3. Press Launch Antivirus.
4. For additional security, click Enable Real-time Protection and follow the on-screen instructions.

What is Zeus Trojan virus warning

Zeus is a Trojan horse malware that mainly targets Windows systems, but Mac users aren’t immune from threats, too. It infects your device by tricking you into downloading or opening a link to steal your sensitive banking information.

How can you get Zeus virus on Mac

While the Zeus Trojan isn’t a common threat for Mac users, it’s still dangerous and easily spread. Hackers use authentic-looking phishing scams, fake alerts, and malicious downloads to trick you into clicking suspicious links or calling numbers to steal your information.

How does Zeus virus work

Just like many malicious programs, the Zeus malware embeds itself into your Mac’s system to continuously steal your sensitive information and send it to a command-and-control server. The virus hijacks your online banking and websites with saved passwords. While it typically spares your computer hardware, the Gameover Zeus variant includes ransomware.

How to remove Zeus virus on Mac

If you notice anything suspicious on your Mac, such as a strange email or a website with odd alerts asking you to contact them by phone, don’t interact with it. Viruses like Zeus use fake warnings to lure you into clicking insecure links. These tricks can compromise your privacy and security, so stay cautious and address potential threats carefully.

To help, we’ll walk you through the best ways to delete Zeus virus on Mac:

1. Change website redirection settings in your browser
2. Disable suspicious processes
3. Identify and delete suspicious apps
4. Get rid of malicious plugins on your browsers
5. Delete suspicious files and folders
6. Reset your browser
7. Get rid of strange login items

Advice from our experts: 

 

Unfortunately, some alerts can be very convincing. The Critical Virus Alert can look genuine, but it’s fake and means you've likely accessed a hijacked browser. If that’s the case, we recommend visiting our attached blog article immediately to help rescue your computer.

1. Change website redirection settings in your browser

Keeping your laptop or computer safe from malware like Zeus can be difficult, especially since these threats are disguised by authentic-looking alerts. To avoid any risks, I would first recommend adjusting your website redirection settings.

Here’s how to do it on Safari to help keep your Mac system and private information protected:

1. Open Safari and click on Settings.
2. Click on the Privacy tab.
3. Press the Manage Website Data button and Remove All.

A note from our team: 

 

If you're using Google Chrome instead of Safari, click the three dots to open your browser Settings. Then, go to the Search engine tab, where you can manage and remove any unfamiliar processes.

2. Disable suspicious processes

After you’ve managed your browser redirection settings, I would now head to the Activity Monitor app to help you check your Mac for any other hidden harmful processes that might be running without your knowledge.

Here’s how you can check and disable any suspicious processes:

1. Open Finder.
2. Click on Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor.
3. Look through your process lists. If you see anything suspicious, highlight the process, and click the X button to quit it.

3. Identify and delete suspicious apps

Another method I would try to remove Zeus virus on Mac or similar threats is to look through installed apps in case there are any you don't remember downloading.

Follow my instructions below to help you identify and delete your downloaded apps:

1. Open Finder > Applications.
2. Look through your Apps. If any seam suspicion or you get used, drag them to Trash.
3. Then right-click on your Bin and press Empty.

A hint from me: 

 

An alternative for finding and deleting malicious apps or files on your Mac is to use an automatic scanning tool. MacKeeper’s Antivirus can search your system for dangers, helping keep your information safe and protected.

 

Here’s a reminder of how MacKeeper’s Antivirus can help secure your Mac:

1. Launch the MacKeeper app.
2. Choose the Antivirus tool and press Start Scan.
3. After the scan is done, you’ll be able to move any threats to Quarantine by following the on-screen instructions.

4. Get rid of malicious plugins on your browsers

It’s not just your apps you’ll want to check if you suspect a virus has made its way into your computer. Attackers can comprise browser plugins and use them to steal your private data—so that’s what I would inspect next.

Find below how to manage your installed plugins for Safari and Chrome—based on your preferred browser.

Safari

The default browser on Mac is Safari, so here’s how to quickly remove its redundant plugins:

1. Open Safari Settings.
2. Click on Extensions.
3. Look for any unfamiliar extensions and press the Uninstall button.

Google Chrome

For Chrome users, the steps to manage your extensions are a little different, so I’ll show you how to manage them:

1. Open Chrome and click the three-dot menu.
2. Look for Extensions and press Manage Extensions.
3. Review your installed and click Remove next to any you no longer need.

A helping hand from the MacKeeper team: 

 

Not sure how to remove browser malware from your Mac? Our supporting blog can give you a helping hand with practical tips on protecting your browser from potential dangers.

5. Delete suspicious files and folders

If you think you may have questionable files or folders lurking on your computer, I suggest you to delete them immediately in case they might come from Zeus or a similar Trojan.

Here’s how I recommend safely removing suspicious files:

1. In Finder, click on Go.
2. Scroll down and click on Go to Folder.
3. Type in the following paths, one by one, and click Go:
   • ~/Library/LaunchAgents
   • /Library/LaunchAgents
   • /Library/LaunchDaemons
4. Move any unfamiliar items to your Bin.

A pro tip from me: 

 

For a thorough cleanup of your Mac, check our blog piece devoted to the question of how to get rid of viruses on Mac. It offers over 10 practical methods to ensure Zeus and similar threats can’t access your saved password and steal your information.

6. Reset your browser

Still seeing strange alerts? Resetting your browser can help if you suspect Zeus to be the culprit by preventing phishing scams from infiltrating your computer.

Here’s my guidance to help you reset your browser—based on Safari:

1. Open your browser.
2. Click on Safari in the menu bar and press Clear History.
3. Choose a time range and press the Clear History button.
4. Next, open Safari Preferences to access Manage Website Data to Remove All.
5. To clear cache, go to Safari’s Advanced privacy settings. Tick show the Develop menu and go to the Develop tab to enable Empty caches.

7. Get rid of strange login items

If the above-mentioned methods haven’t worked in your Zeus virus removal on Mac efforts, try removing suspicious login items. These items run quietly in the background, creating ideal hiding spots for malware to seep into your system undetected.

Here’s how to get rid of login items that look strange:

1. Open System Settings > General and click on Login Items.
2. Look for any unfamiliar or suspicious apps listed.
3. To remove any login items, press the minus (-) button to remove it.

Remove Zeus and protect your device with MacKeeper’s help

Not dealing with the Zeus virus on Mac can be a menace to your system’s performance and privacy but acting quickly to destroy threats before they can compromise your sensitive data can make all the difference. The solutions I’ve covered, like adjusting browser settings and deleting suspicious apps, can help you resecure your computer and protect it from further threats.

For those looking for an extra layer of protection, MacKeeper’s Antivirus provides an efficient way to automatically scan and delete the Zeus virus on Mac and other Trojan viruses. With its built-in scanning tools, MacKeeper can help you keep your Mac free from scams and dangers. Real-time protection can also protect you against tracking software while browsing online. Try it today.