SFL Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I don't know how but this 'Duckukong' is installed in my mac. I want to remove it but 'Drag it into Trash' doesn't work. When I searched this topic, a lot of entries were written by malwaretips.com but in 2015 or 2016. This site also suggest to download software called 'Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac. The more I read any of the search results, the less I am inclined to click anything to download an app to remove it. Is there anyone who recently experienced this Duckokong and removed it successfully? If so, I would be very grateful if you could share your experience. My iMac runs on Sierra and I use Safari for web browsing. Thanks Sung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starsphinx Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I don't run a Mac and have no idea what Duckokong is - but I do know Malwarebytes is a legit very good very powerful piece of software and I recommend everyone run it. I believe it started to focus on the annoying bits of software than antiviruses did not touch - and which they are taking a long time to get to grips with, and it is certainly in this area that Malwarebytes excels itself. I have never heard of it damaging anyone's machine - and I know plenty of cases where it has saved the necessity of doing a factory reboot. Most common anti-virus software is happy to run alongside it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Hi Starsphinx. Thanks. I don’t know exactly but Duckokong looks like a malware which hijacks and changes setting with your browsers in order to redirect search results for their financial gain, or used for virus. Anyway great to know that Malwarebytes is a reputable company. Much appreciated. Sung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb photos Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Just got in and seen this thread. Yes, Malwarebytes is reputable, and very effective. I always recommend downloading and installing prior to having malware issues. If you search the web for Malwarebytes you'll see many sites offering downloads, play safe and ignore these, only download from www.malwarebytes.com/mac/. Malwarebytes can run in interactive mode for 2 weeks, then you have the option to license and continue in interactive mode, or simply run it regularly or whenever issues arise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Gaul Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Don't use macs or have any idea what your duckthingy is but can confirm that Malwarebytes is legit. It's free for home use and I use it every day. Good luck with removing the software. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted December 29, 2018 Author Share Posted December 29, 2018 Hi Sb photos & Joe Thanks for your replies. Very much appreciated. Sung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Bunce Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 Hi SFL Just found this may be of help Apple Mac OS X STEP 1: Remove adware and browser hijackers from Safari, Google Chrome and Firefox. (Optional) STEP 2: Remove adware with Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac. ... STEP 1: Remove Search.duckokong.com browser hijacker Junkware Removal Tool. More items... • 25 Feb 2016 Remove Search.duckokong.com from Mac OS X and Windows https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-search-duckokong-com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Hi Liam. Thank you so much. After my thread, I also came across the link. Much appreciated. Sung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Greenies to everyone for tips and helps. 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacecadet Posted December 30, 2018 Share Posted December 30, 2018 If you get really stuck, bleepingcomputer.com is the place to go. They're volunteers, but they're like terriers with a rat. I bought one chap on there a paypal beer (he was Dutch) a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted December 30, 2018 Author Share Posted December 30, 2018 Hi Spacecadet “They are like terriers with a rat.” I like that. Good for them. Thanks Sung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Bunce Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 23 hours ago, SFL said: Hi Liam. Thank you so much. After my thread, I also came across the link. Much appreciated. Sung No problem happy to be of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Robinson Posted December 31, 2018 Share Posted December 31, 2018 Never met Duckukong but I've been using Malwarebytes for ages and can recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFL Posted December 31, 2018 Author Share Posted December 31, 2018 Thanks, Phil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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