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How to uninstall DefaultFabricOptic app/extension from Mac (Virus removal guide)

Myantispyware team March 25, 2022    

What is DefaultFabricOptic

DefaultFabricOptic is an adware application that targets Mac platform. Adware is a form of malicious software that can affect you and your computer. DefaultFabricOptic can display unwanted advertisements on the computer screen so that your cannot block them, redirect your web browser to scam webpages, and it can cause malicious websites to pop up on your internet browser. The adware might end up on your computer after you download and install malicious downloads, fake updates or free software from a questionable website.

unwanted ads

Unwanted ads

Another reason why you need to get rid of the adware software is its online data-tracking activity. It can have spyware and keyloggers built into itself leading to greater damage to your MAC and possible invasion of your confidential data.

Therefore it is very important to follow the guide below sooner. The few simple steps will help you to uninstallDefaultFabricOptic as well as get rid of any unwanted advertisements. What is more, the guide will help you remove other malicious apps such as undesired toolbars and browser hijackers which can be installed onto your MAC along with the adware.

How does DefaultFabricOptic get on your MAC system

Adware usually comes bundled with freeware that downloaded from the Internet. Which means that you need to be proactive and carefully read the Terms of use and the License agreement properly. For the most part, adware and potentially unwanted apps will be clearly described, so take the time to carefully read all the information about the software that you downloaded and want to install on your Apple Mac.

Threat Summary

Name DefaultFabricOptic, “DefaultFabricOptic 1.0”
Type adware, PUP (potentially unwanted program), Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names MacOS.Agent-MT, Adware.MAC.Generic, Program:MacOS/Vigram.A, Osx.Adware.Cimpli, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, OSX.Trojan.Gen, ApplicUnwnt and Adware/Adload!OSX
Distribution Freeware installers, torrent downloads, shady popup ads and fake software updaters
Symptoms You keep getting redirected to suspicious websites, unexpected ads appear on webpages that you are visiting, new entries appear in your Applications folder, new addons suddenly added on your web browser, your computer settings are being changed without your request, speed test good but internet slow.
Removal DefaultFabricOptic removal guide

How to remove DefaultFabricOptic adware software

If you have consistent pop-ups or unwanted advertisements, slow Mac, crashing MAC OS problems, you are in need of adware removal assistance. The steps below will guide you forward to get DefaultFabricOptic adware removed and will help you get your computer operating at peak capacity again.




To remove DefaultFabricOptic, execute the following steps:

  1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
  2. Delete DefaultFabricOptic related software through the Finder
  3. Remove DefaultFabricOptic related files and folders
  4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
  5. Remove DefaultFabricOptic from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
  6. How to stay safe online

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

DefaultFabricOptic can install a configuration profile on the Mac system to block changes made to the browser settings. Therefore, you need to open system preferences, find and delete the profile installed by the adware.

Click Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, select Profiles. if there is no Profiles in the list of preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on the Apple computer. If there is Profiles in the list, then click on it, then select a profile associated with DefaultFabricOptic.

To delete a malicious profile, click on the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen.

Delete DefaultFabricOptic related software through the Finder

Go to the Finder and delete suspicious programs, all applications you don’t remember installing. It is important to pay the most attention to apps you have recently installed. If you do not know what a program does, look for the answer on the Net.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

finder list apps

Very carefully look around the entire list of programs installed on your MAC system. Most likely, one of them is the DefaultFabricOptic . Once you have found a questionable, unwanted or unused application, right click to it and select “Move to Trash”. Another way is drag the program from the Applications folder to the Trash.

Don’t forget, select Finder -> “Empty Trash”.

Remove DefaultFabricOptic related files and folders

Now you need to try to find DefaultFabricOptic related files and folders, and then delete them manually. You need to look for these files in certain directories. To quickly open them, we recommend using the “Go to Folder…” command.

DefaultFabricOptic creates several files, these files must be found and removed. Below is a list of files associated with this unwanted program.

  • /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.DefaultFabricOptic.system.plist
  • ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.DefaultFabricOptic.service.plist
  • /Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/System/com.DefaultFabricOptic.system
  • ~/Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/Services/com.DefaultFabricOptic.service.app

Some files created by DefaultFabricOptic are hidden from the user. To find and delete them, you need to enable “show hidden files”. To do this, use the shortcut CMD + SHIFT + . Press once to show hidden files and again to hide them. There is another way. Click Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal. In Terminal, paste the following text: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

show hidden files

Press Enter. Hold the ‘Option/alt’ key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch.

relaunch finder

Click on the Finder icon. From the menu bar, select Go and click “Go to Folder…”. As a result, a small window opens that allows you to quickly open a specific directory.

mac go to folder

Check for DefaultFabricOptic generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder

open LaunchAgents folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchAgents

LaunchAgents folder

This will open the contents of the “/Library/LaunchAgents” folder. Look carefully at it and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files: installapp.plist, macsearch.plist, com.net-preferences.plist, com.DefaultFabricOptic.service.plist, com.google.defaultsearch.plist, , com.machelper.plist and search.plist. Most often, browser hijackers, PUPs and adware create several files with similar names.

Check for DefaultFabricOptic generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder

open Application Support folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/Application Support

Application Support folder

This will open the contents of the “Application Support” folder. Look carefully at its contents, pay special attention to recently added/changed folders and files. Check the contents of suspicious folders, if there is a file with a name similar to com.DefaultFabricOptic.system, then this folder must be deleted. Move all suspicious folders and files to the Trash.

Check for DefaultFabricOptic generated files in the “~/Library/LaunchAgents” folder

open LaunchAgents

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
~/Library/LaunchAgents

~/Library/LaunchAgents folder

Proceed in the same way as with the “/Library/LaunchAgents” and “/Library/Application Support” folders. Look for suspicious and recently added files. Move all suspicious files to the Trash.

Check for DefaultFabricOptic generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchDaemons

LaunchDaemons folder

Carefully browse the entire list of files and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files to be deleted: com.macsearch.system.plist, com.installapp.system.plist, com.search.system.plist, com.machelper.system.plist and com.DefaultFabricOptic.system.plist. In most cases, potentially unwanted programs, adware and browser hijackers create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We suggest using MalwareBytes Anti-Malware to scan the Mac computer for potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers and adware. This free tool is an advanced malicious software removal program developed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This program uses the world’s most popular antimalware technology. It is able to help you delete ransomware and other security threats from your Mac for free.

Please go to the following link to download the latest version of MalwareBytes AntiMalware for Mac OS.

Malwarebytes Anti-malware (Mac)
Malwarebytes Anti-malware (Mac)
20961 downloads
Author: Malwarebytes
Category: Security tools
Update: September 10, 2020

When the download is finished, close all programs and windows on your machine. Open a directory in which you saved it. Run the saved file and follow the prompts.

Once installation is complete, you’ll see window as shown on the screen below.

malwarebytes

Now click the “Scan” button for checking your computer for the DefaultFabricOptic adware.

malwarebytes mac scan

When finished, MalwareBytes will display you the results. When you’re ready, press “Quarantine” button.

malwarebytes mac scan results

The Malwarebytes will now get rid of DefaultFabricOptic adware software.

Remove DefaultFabricOptic from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you’re still seeing DefaultFabricOptic ads that won’t go away, you might have harmful extensions installed on your internet browser. Check your browser for unwanted add-ons using the steps below.

 Google Chrome  Mozilla Firefox
  • In the top-right corner, expand the Chrome menu.
  • In the menu go to ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’.
  • Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension.
  • Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box.

You can also try to remove DefaultFabricOptic adware software by reset Chrome settings.

  • Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’.
  • Go to ‘Extensions’ tab.
  • To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it.

If you are still experiencing problems with DefaultFabricOptic removal, you need to reset Firefox browser.

 Safari
  • On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’.
  • Select ‘Extensions’ tab.
  • Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

How to stay safe online

We advise to install an ad blocking application. The adblocker utility like AdGuard is a program which basically removes advertising from the World Wide Web and blocks access to malicious web sites. Moreover, security experts says that using ad-blocking software is necessary to stay safe when surfing the Internet.
adguard

Download AdGuard by clicking on the link below.

AdGuard for Mac
AdGuard for Mac download
3766 downloads
Author: © Adguard
Category: Security tools
Update: January 17, 2018

After the download 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 press “Get Started” to see an quick guidance which will help you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you start your machine, AdGuard will start automatically and stop intrusive pop up ads, block malicious and misleading web-sites.

Finish words

Once you have removed the DefaultFabricOptic adware using the tutorial, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome will no longer display any unwanted ads when you surf the World Wide Web. Unfortunately, if the step-by-step instructions does not help you, then you have caught a new adware, and then the best way – ask for help.

Please create a new question by using the “Ask Question” button in the Questions and Answers. Try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the DefaultFabricOptic adware.

 

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