How to remove iLifeMediaBrowser browser hijacker on Mac

What is iLifeMediaBrowser?

iLifeMediaBrowser is a potentially unwanted software piece that belongs to the category of browser hijackers – a category of apps, programs and other software components that are primarily used for revenue accumulation through online advertising.

Remove iLifeMediaBrowser manually

To get rid of iLifeMediaBrowser infection completely, including all its fragments and hidden items, follow the steps below:

Remove suspicious extensions on web browsers

Remove installed browser extensions that might cause the redirection:

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Remove extensions in Safari

1. Open Safari.
2. Go to Safari > Preferences > Extensions.
3. Select the suspicious extension you do not remember installing, then click the Uninstall button.

Remove extensions in Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Go to Chrome > Preferences > Extensions.
3. Choose the suspicious extension you did not install, then click the Uninstall button.

Remove extensions in Firefox

1. Open Firefox.
2. Go to Firefox > Preferences > Extensions & Themes.
3. Under Manage your Extensions, find any extension you did not add.
4. Click the icon beside the extension, then click the Remove button.

Remove potentially unwanted applications

Remove installed application on your Mac that may have been a bundled program installed from a third-party app that you are not familiar.

1. Go to Finder > Go > Applications.
2. Check for any recently added suspicious applications, and then drag them to the Trash .

Fix website redirection settings on web browsers

Revert back any changes done whenever you search online.

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Fix website redirection in Safari

1. Open Safari.
2. Go to Safari > Preferences > Privacy.
3. Click the Manage Website Data... button, then click Remove All.

Fix website redirection in Chrome

1. Open Google Chrome.
2. Go to Chrome > Preferences > Search engine.
3. Select Manage search engines and site search.
4. Under Search engines, choose a search engine to use as your default.
5. Remove other search engines you are unfamiliar of or do not use.

Fix website redirection in Firefox

1. Open Firefox.
2. Go to Firefox > Preferences > Search.
3. Under Default Search Engine, select your preferred search engine.

Remove iLifeMediaBrowser instantly with Antivirus One

It may take some time to go through every file, folder and browsers mentioned in all the steps listed above.

Antivirus One can protect your Mac from all potential risks and attacks, so you can enjoy browsing online.

It also provides real-time scanning and eliminates browser hijackers before they even leave a trace.

Download Antivirus One on the App Store

I have Antivirus One installed

Run the Adware Cleaner in Antivirus One:

1. Open Antivirus One.
2. Click Adware Cleaner, then click Clean Now.