NTAppHelper (Virus Removal Guide) - Free Instructions

What is NTAppHelper?

NTAppHelper – a Mac virus with plenty of of malicious features

NTAppHelper virus is to get access to every keystroke you make on any app

NTAppHelper is a LaunchAgent element related to the Tracker Package app installed on your Mac. When this potentially unwanted program^[1] (PUP) is on your device, it may change your homepage and new tab address to search.searchtp.com, trackerpackage1tab.com, or another suspicious URL – these are very common symptoms of a browser hijacking, which can occur on Safari, Google Chrome, or another web browser.

Moreover, users have reported about the NTAppHelper virus asking to grant it access to log keystrokes from any applications. You should never grant such privileges to any app of such type as it could record your private details, banking credentials, passwords, etc., and send this information to unknown parties (potentially, cybercriminals).

Cyber infections that try to steal your info through keystroke recording are called keyloggers^[2] and are extremely dangerous. Thus please don't download the Tracker Package virus as it can endanger both you and your device. If you already did, read this article to find out how to get rid of it and restore your system to a pre-contamination phase.

As we've mentioned before, the first thing that stands out when you have Tracker Package virus installed on your Mac is that each time you log in, a page with search.searchtp.com is displayed. It's a fake search site that redirects users to legitimate search engines like Yahoo, Bing, or others.

But by doing so, NTAppHelper can do two things – gather your browsing habits (search inquiries, IP addresses, geolocations, used apps, device/browser info, etc.) and show ads in search results. Advertisers use the collected data to customize ads specifically for you, making them irresistible.

While shown Tracker Package ads can redirect you to websites that you wouldn't normally visit. Usually, the deceptive ads have nothing in common with the sites you will be redirected to. Thus an ad for an amazing deal on a new TV might redirect you to pages with:

• gambling,
• malware,
• PUPs,
• porn,
• various scams, etc.

But that's just the tip of the iceberg. Users who had NTAppHelper installed on their Macs have reported a message that asked to grant access to receive keystrokes from any applications. The whole prompt read:

Keystroke Receiving

“NTAppHelper” would like to receive keystrokes from any applications.

Grant access to this application in Security & Privacy preferences, located in System Preferences.

Allowing such privileges to NTAppHelper virus might pose a myriad of dangers to you. It could record all your login details for social media platforms, emails, banks, etc. This information could be used to empty your bank accounts or take over any of your accounts online.

NTAppHelper PUP is functioning as a browser hijacker by opening a fake search engine each time a user logs in

Therefore you shouldn't wait for another second before scanning your Mac with dependable anti-malware software if you believe that this app is installed on it. You can remove NTAppHelper by downloading free apps like SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes and performing a full system scan. You can also opt for the manual elimination steps we provide below, although keep in mind that it may not be as effective. In some cases, a browser reset can do the trick.

Then, cybersecurity experts from Uirusu.jp^[3] highly recommend using one more tool to finish NTAppHelper removal. It's the time-proven FortectIntego system optimizer that has been on the market for ages. This app will completely eliminate any traces of the infection from your Mac.

Please don't install Flash Player updates as the service is discontinued

For a long time, Macs were impenetrable, meaning there were very few potentially dangerous apps floating around the web that were targeting these platforms. But since the brand got more and more popular, cybercriminals saw an opportunity to make some cash off of Apple device users. Although Mac viruses aren't as pervasive as those developed for Windows platforms, they can still pose dangers.

Thus Mac users should be careful while visiting shady websites, where most infections lurk. Our research has determined that a big part of Mac malware is traveling with fake Flash Player updates. Since that software is discontinued, all prompts suggesting that you need to update it are either PUPs or malware. Please don't ever click on any of such deceptive ads.

NTAppHelper PUA is deliver through various shady techniques, including fake Flash Player updates

Remove NTAppHelper virus by scanning your Mac with a reliable anti-malware tool

NTAppHelper virus is a malicious program with many hazardous functions, with keylogging being one of the harshest ones. The app responsible for this virus is the Tracker Package, which is falsely advertised as a useful tool that will make package tracking easier.

Trustworthy anti-malware software is a must these days, even for Mac users. A proper security tool will prevent you from visiting dangerous websites, block malware, and will also be needed to remove NTAppHelper. All you have to do is perform a full system scan and let the AV tool do the rest.

To finish NTAppHelper removal, you must clear the web browser which settings were changed by the unwanted apps. Keep in mind that suspicious Profiles and other elements could be present on your device, so we recommend you check the below instructions carefully for full extermination of malware on your Mac.

You may remove virus damage with a help of FortectIntego. SpyHunter 5Combo Cleaner and Malwarebytes are recommended to detect potentially unwanted programs and viruses with all their files and registry entries that are related to them.