How to remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A [Virus removal guide]

If your antivirus software detects OSX_FLASHBCK.A then it indicates that your machine is infected with an unknown malicious software. Currently, this virus are widely spread, due to the fact that most people are trying to find free applications, download and install them on the computer without proper attention to the fact that the OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus can penetrate into the MAC system along with them.

The OSX_FLASHBCK.A can hide itself in the computer’s memory and files, change some computer settings and block them from changing. Also this virus can download and install: web-browser extensions that will add intrusive advertisements within the Firefox, Google Chrome and Safari’s screen; a hijacker infection that will modify web browser’s home page and search provider.

And finally, the OSX_FLASHBCK.A can gather a wide variety of your privacy info such as what web-pages you are opening, what you’re looking for the Internet and so on. This information, in the future, may be used for marketing purposes.

To find out how to delete OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus, we recommend to read the few simple steps added to this article below. The guidance was made by security professionals who discovered a way to delete this virus out of the personal computer.

Remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A from Apple Mac OS

Not all malicious software such as OSX_FLASHBCK.A are easily uninstallable. You might see various types of undesired changes to the computer settings and might not be able to figure out the program responsible for this activity. The reason for this is that many undesired applications neither appear in the Mac Finder. Therefore in order to completely get rid of OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus, you need to use the steps below. Some of the steps below will require you to shut down this web site. So, please read the few simple steps carefully, after that bookmark or print it for later reference.

To remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A, complete the steps below:

1. Manual OSX_FLASHBCK.A search removal
   • Remove potentially unwanted apps using the Finder
   • Remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A from Firefox by resetting internet browser settings
   • Remove of OSX_FLASHBCK.A from Chrome
   • Get rid of OSX_FLASHBCK.A from Safari
2. How to remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A with free software
   • Remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A with MalwareBytes
3. Use AdBlocker to stay safe online
4. To sum up

Manual OSX_FLASHBCK.A search removal

To get rid of OSX_FLASHBCK.A hijacker, adware and other unwanted applications you can try to do so manually. Unfortunately most of unwanted software won’t show up in your program list, but some unwanted software may. In this case, you may be able to get rid of it via the uninstall function of your MAC. You can do this by following the steps below.

Remove potentially unwanted apps using the Finder

First, go to the Finder and remove questionable apps, all programs you don’t remember installing. It’s important to pay the most attention to applications you installed just before OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus appeared on your system. If you don’t know what a program does, look for the answer on the World Wide Web.

1. Open the Finder.
2. Click “Applications”.
3. It will open a list of all software installed on the computer.
4. Scroll through the all list, and remove questionable and unknown apps. Pay maximum attention to the application you installed last.
5. Drag the questionable program from the Applications folder to the Trash.
6. Empty Trash.

Remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A from Firefox by resetting internet browser settings

The Mozilla Firefox reset will get rid of modified preferences, extensions and security settings. When using the reset feature, your personal information like passwords, bookmarks, browsing history and web form auto-fill data will be saved.

Click the Menu button (looks like three horizontal lines), and click the blue Help icon located at the bottom of the drop down menu as shown on the image below.

A small menu will appear, click the “Troubleshooting Information”. On this page, click “Refresh Firefox” button as on the image below.

Follow the onscreen procedure to revert back your Mozilla Firefox web browser settings to their default values.

Get rid of OSX_FLASHBCK.A from Chrome

In this step we are going to show you how to reset Chrome settings. The OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus can make changes to your browser settings including startpage, newtab and search engine, add toolbars and undesired addons. By resetting Google Chrome settings you will remove unwanted changes caused by OSX_FLASHBCK.A malware. It will save your personal information such as saved passwords, bookmarks, auto-fill data and open tabs.

1. First run the Google Chrome and click Menu button (small button in the form of three dots).
2. It will show the Google Chrome main menu. Choose More Tools, then click Extensions.
3. You will see the list of installed plugins. If the list has the extension labeled with “Installed by enterprise policy” or “Installed by your administrator”, then complete the following steps: Remove Chrome extensions installed by enterprise policy.
4. Now open the Chrome menu once again, click the “Settings” menu.
5. You will see the Google Chrome’s settings page. Scroll down and press “Advanced” link.
6. Scroll down again and click the “Reset” button.
7. The Google Chrome will display the reset profile settings page as on the image above.
8. Next click the “Reset” button.
9. Once this procedure is done, your browser’s new tab page, search provider by default and startpage will be restored to their original defaults.
10. To learn more, read the post How to reset Google Chrome settings to default.

Get rid of OSX_FLASHBCK.A homepage from Safari

By resetting Safari web-browser you return your internet browser settings to its default state. This is good initial when troubleshooting problems that might have been caused by the OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus.

Click Safari menu and select “Preferences”.

It will open the Safari Preferences window. Next, click the “Extensions” tab. Look for unknown and suspicious extensions on left panel, choose it, then click the “Uninstall” button. Most important to delete all unknown addons from Safari.

Once complete, click “General” tab. Change the “Default Search Engine” to Google.

Find the “Homepage” and type into textfield “https://www.google.com”.

How to remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A with free software

If the problem with OSX_FLASHBCK.A malware is still remained, then we recommend to check your Apple Mac for any remaining malicious components. Run recommended free malware removal applications below.

Remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A with MalwareBytes

We advise using the MalwareBytes Anti Malware that are completely clean your machine of the OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus. The free utility is an advanced malware removal program designed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular anti malware technology. It’s able to help you delete browser hijackers, PUPs, malware, adware, toolbars, ransomware and other security threats from your MAC system for free.

Download MalwareBytes AntiMalware by clicking on the link below.

Once the downloading process is finished, run it and follow the prompts. Click the “Scan” button . MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) application will scan through the whole machine for the OSX_FLASHBCK.A malware. A system scan can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your MAC. While the MalwareBytes Anti Malware (MBAM) tool is checking, you may see number of objects it has identified as being infected by malicious software. Review the results once the utility has finished the system scan. If you think an entry should not be quarantined, then uncheck it. Otherwise, simply click “Remove Selected Items” button.

The MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) is a free program that you can use to delete all detected folders, files, malicious services and so on.

Use AdBlocker to stay safe online

Using an ad blocker program such as AdGuard is an effective way to alleviate the risks. Additionally, ad-blocker software will also protect you from malicious ads and web-sites, and, of course, block redirection chain to malicious and similar web-sites.

Visit the page linked below to download the latest version of AdGuard for Mac OS.

Once downloading is finished, run the downloaded file. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick tutorial. Click “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or click “Get Started” to see an quick guide which will assist you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you run your Apple Mac, AdGuard will start automatically and stop unwanted advertisements, as well as other malicious or misleading web sites.

To sum up

Once you have done the steps above, your Apple Mac should be free from the OSX_FLASHBCK.A virus and other malicious software. Unfortunately, if the tutorial does not help you to remove OSX_FLASHBCK.A malware, then you have caught a new variant of this malware, and then the best way – ask for help here.