Remove Maxy Buy Browser Extension

by Gergana Ivanova | June 13, 2018 | 0 Comments browser extension, PUP

Threat Summary Maxy Buy – Spread Techniques Maxy Buy – A Potentially Unwanted Program How to Remove Maxy Buy PUP in Full

This article aims to help you with the removal of Maxy Buy browser extension and all harmful files it installs on the system. Follow the detailed guide at the end to get rid of this annoying program in full.

Maxy Buy is a browser extension available for Chrome, Mozilla Firefox and Safari web browsers. It is presented as shopping helper that searches among many websites to find the best price available for the item you are currently looking. However, it is considered to be a potentially unwanted program due to the fact that it could access your browser even without your permission. In addition Maxy Buy is known to inject advertisements in the browser, track your online activities and potentially steal login details from the websites you visit.

Threat Summary

Name	Maxy Buy
Type	Browser Hijacker, Redirect, PUP
Short Description	Dubious browser extension that is presented as shopping helper. Instead it is known to obtain sensitive data from affected browser and inject targeted ads.
Symptoms	Many advertisements flood the browser and make it sluggish. Sensitive data is obtained by unknown actors.
Distribution Method	Freeware Installations, Bundled Packages
Detection Tool	See If Your System Has Been Affected by malware Download Malware Removal Tool
User Experience	Join Our Forum to Discuss Maxy Buy.

Maxy Buy – Spread Techniques

The browser extension Maxy Buy is mainly distributed with the help of shady techniques. Most of these techniques attempt to trick you into installing it by concealing its presence. One of the preferred ways of distribution is software bundling. In this case developers of other free third-party apps inject the installation code of this PUP into the installers and set it to install by default. As this practice enables them to monetize their projects they aim to trick as many users as possible. For the purpose, the regular steps in the installer do not present any information about the existence of additional components. This is logical as all what most of the users do during the installation process of new app is to click the Next button until the button Finish appears. So in order to avoid the installation of potentially undesired programs like Maxy Buy you need to find the Advanced/Custom configuration steps and read carefully what is mentioned there. Most of the times they inform you that some additional apps that “improve” your browsing experience will be installed along with the primary app. In case that you don’t really need them, you can opt out their installation or at least have a second chance to decide whether you want the primary app or not.

There are two other channels where Maxy Buy extension could be downloaded. The first one is Chrome web store:

And the second is its official website ht*p://maxi-buy.kreativcdn.net. However, as they require you to initiate the download of this browser extension, they are less likely to be the reason why you see Maxy Buy in your browser.

Frequently used web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Internet Explorer, and Safari could be affected by Maxy Buy extension.

Maxy Buy – A Potentially Unwanted Program

Maxy Buy browser extension compares the prices of one and the same product offered on various websites so you can find the cheapest offer. Currently, Maxy Buy does not work properly and it appears that it only aims to obtain certain details from the affected browser and inject annoying ads.

Once installed in the browser Maxy Buy extension has the permission to:

Read and change all your data on the websites you visit

This means that Maxy Buy is able to spy on you and your online behavior in order to deliver you ads based on your interests and make you more prone to visit the websites they promote. And along with the increased number of online ads that appear in the browser, it is likely to become sluggish or even unresponsive at times. As regards the data of yours which is kept on Maxy Buy’s servers it may be shared with third-parties of unknown origin. They in turn may misuse it by sending yet another wave of intrusive ads or at worst by releasing it on dark markets.

As the code of this extension is designed to read the information you see and enter on shopping websites, hackers could exploit it to steal your login and financial credentials. Furthermore, once they crack the code of this nasty extension they can gain access to your system. As you know the consequences may be devastating. With access to your PC they could easily obtain administrative privileges and run a malware on the background. At worst, they could infect the computer with ransomware that will keep your important files encrypted until you pay them a ransom.

How to Remove Maxy Buy PUP in Full

In order to remove Maxy Buy from your PC make sure to complete all the steps listed in the removal that follows. It presents both manual and automatic removal instructions that combined will help you to remove this nasty program in full. The automatic approach guarantees maximum efficiency as after a scan with an advanced anti-malware tool you can see the exact location of all malicious files and objects created by Maxy Buy and remove them from the infected PC. In case that you have further questions or need additional help, don’t hesitate to leave a comment or contact us via email.

Gergana Ivanova

Highly motivated writer with 5+ years of experience writing for ransomware, malware, adware, PUPs, and other cybersecurity-related issues. As a writer, I strive to create content that is based on thorough technical research. I find joy in the process of creating articles that are easy to understand, informative, and useful. Follow me on Twitter (@IRGergana) for the latest in the field of computer, mobile, and online security.

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Guide 1: How to Remove Maxy Buy from Windows.
Guide 2: Get rid of Maxy Buy on Mac OS X.
Guide 3: Remove Maxy Buy in Google Chrome.

Guide 4: Erase Maxy Buy from Mozilla Firefox.
Guide 5: Uninstall Maxy Buy from Microsoft Edge.
Guide 6: Remove Maxy Buy from Safari.
Guide 7: Eliminate Maxy Buy from Internet Explorer.
Guide 8: Disable Maxy Buy Push Notifications in Your Browsers.

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How to Remove Maxy Buy from Windows.

Step 1: Boot Your PC In Safe Mode to isolate and remove Maxy Buy

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1. Hold Windows key() + R

2. The "Run" Window will appear. In it, type "msconfig" and click OK.

3. Go to the "Boot" tab. There select "Safe Boot" and then click "Apply" and "OK".

Tip: Make sure to reverse those changes by unticking Safe Boot after that, because your system will always boot in Safe Boot from now on.

4. When prompted, click on "Restart" to go into Safe Mode.

5. You can recognise Safe Mode by the words written on the corners of your screen.

Step 2: Uninstall Maxy Buy and related software from Windows

Here is a method in few easy steps that should be able to uninstall most programs. No matter if you are using Windows 10, 8, 7, Vista or XP, those steps will get the job done. Dragging the program or its folder to the recycle bin can be a very bad decision. If you do that, bits and pieces of the program are left behind, and that can lead to unstable work of your PC, errors with the file type associations and other unpleasant activities. The proper way to get a program off your computer is to Uninstall it. To do that:

1. Hold the Windows Logo Button and "R" on your keyboard. A Pop-up window will appear.

2. In the field type in "appwiz.cpl" and press ENTER.

3. This will open a window with all the programs installed on the PC. Select the program that you want to remove, and press "Uninstall"

Follow the instructions above and you will successfully uninstall most programs.

Step 3: Clean any registries, created by Maxy Buy on your computer.

The usually targeted registries of Windows machines are the following:

HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce
HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\RunOnce

You can access them by opening the Windows registry editor and deleting any values, created by Maxy Buy there. This can happen by following the steps underneath:

1. Open the Run Window again, type "regedit" and click OK.

2. When you open it, you can freely navigate to the Run and RunOnce keys, whose locations are shown above.

3. You can remove the value of the virus by right-clicking on it and removing it.

Tip: To find a virus-created value, you can right-click on it and click "Modify" to see which file it is set to run. If this is the virus file location, remove the value.

IMPORTANT!
Before starting "Step 4", please boot back into Normal mode, in case you are currently in Safe Mode.
This will enable you to install and use SpyHunter 5 successfully.

Step 4: Scan for Maxy Buy with SpyHunter Anti-Malware Tool

1. Click on the "Download" button to proceed to SpyHunter's download page.

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It is recommended to run a scan before purchasing the full version of the software to make sure that the current version of the malware can be detected by SpyHunter. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter's EULA, Privacy Policy and Threat Assessment Criteria.

2. After you have installed SpyHunter, wait for it to update automatically.

3. After the update process has finished, click on the 'Malware/PC Scan' tab. A new window will appear. Click on 'Start Scan'.

4. After SpyHunter has finished scanning your PC for any files of the associated threat and found them, you can try to get them removed automatically and permanently by clicking on the 'Next' button.

If any threats have been removed, it is highly recommended to restart your PC.

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Get rid of Maxy Buy from Mac OS X.

Step 1: Uninstall Maxy Buy and remove related files and objects

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Manual Removal Usually Takes Time and You Risk Damaging Your Files If Not Careful!

We Recommend To Scan Your Mac with SpyHunter for Mac

Keep in mind, that SpyHunter for Mac needs to purchased to remove the malware threats. Click on the corresponding links to check SpyHunter’s EULA and Privacy Policy

1. Hit the ⇧+⌘+U keys to open Utilities. Another way is to click on “Go” and then click “Utilities”, like the image below shows:

2. Find Activity Monitor and double-click it:

3. In the Activity Monitor look for any suspicious processes, belonging or related to Maxy Buy:

Tip: To quit a process completely, choose the “Force Quit” option.

4. Click on the "Go" button again, but this time select Applications. Another way is with the ⇧+⌘+A buttons.

5. In the Applications menu, look for any suspicious app or an app with a name, similar or identical to Maxy Buy. If you find it, right-click on the app and select “Move to Trash”.

6: Select Accounts, after which click on the Login Items preference. Your Mac will then show you a list of items that start automatically when you log in. Look for any suspicious apps identical or similar to Maxy Buy. Check the app you want to stop from running automatically and then select on the Minus (“-“) icon to hide it.

7: Remove any left-over files that might be related to this threat manually by following the sub-steps below:

Go to Finder.
In the search bar type the name of the app that you want to remove.
Above the search bar change the two drop down menus to “System Files” and “Are Included” so that you can see all of the files associated with the application you want to remove. Bear in mind that some of the files may not be related to the app so be very careful which files you delete.
If all of the files are related, hold the ⌘+A buttons to select them and then drive them to “Trash”.

In case you cannot remove Maxy Buy via Step 1 above:

In case you cannot find the virus files and objects in your Applications or other places we have shown above, you can manually look for them in the Libraries of your Mac. But before doing this, please read the disclaimer below:

Disclaimer! If you are about to tamper with Library files on Mac, be sure to know the name of the virus file, because if you delete the wrong file, it may cause irreversible damage to your MacOS. Continue on your own responsibility!

1: Click on "Go" and Then "Go to Folder" as shown underneath:

2: Type in "/Library/LauchAgents/" and click Ok:

3: Delete all of the virus files that have similar or the same name as Maxy Buy. If you believe there is no such file, do not delete anything.

You can repeat the same procedure with the following other Library directories:

→ ~/Library/LaunchAgents
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Tip: ~ is there on purpose, because it leads to more LaunchAgents.

Step 2: Scan for and remove Maxy Buy files from your Mac

When you are facing problems on your Mac as a result of unwanted scripts and programs such as Maxy Buy, the recommended way of eliminating the threat is by using an anti-malware program. SpyHunter for Mac offers advanced security features along with other modules that will improve your Mac’s security and protect it in the future.

Click the button below below to download SpyHunter for Mac and scan for Maxy Buy:

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Windows Mac OS X Google Chrome Mozilla Firefox Microsoft Edge Safari Internet Explorer Stop Push Pop-ups

Remove Maxy Buy from Google Chrome.

Step 1: Start Google Chrome and open the drop menu

Step 2: Move the cursor over "Tools" and then from the extended menu choose "Extensions"

Step 3: From the opened "Extensions" menu locate the unwanted extension and click on its "Remove" button.

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Google Chrome by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Erase Maxy Buy from Mozilla Firefox.

Step 1: Start Mozilla Firefox. Open the menu window

Step 2: Select the "Add-ons" icon from the menu.

Step 3: Select the unwanted extension and click "Remove"

Step 4: After the extension is removed, restart Mozilla Firefox by closing it from the red "X" button at the top right corner and start it again.

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Uninstall Maxy Buy from Microsoft Edge.

Step 1: Start Edge browser.

Step 2: Open the drop menu by clicking on the icon at the top right corner.

Step 3: From the drop menu select "Extensions".

Step 4: Choose the suspected malicious extension you want to remove and then click on the gear icon.

Step 5: Remove the malicious extension by scrolling down and then clicking on Uninstall.

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Remove Maxy Buy from Safari.

Step 1: Start the Safari app.

Step 2: After hovering your mouse cursor to the top of the screen, click on the Safari text to open its drop down menu.

Step 3: From the menu, click on "Preferences".

Step 4: After that, select the 'Extensions' Tab.

Step 5: Click once on the extension you want to remove.

Step 6: Click 'Uninstall'.

A pop-up window will appear asking for confirmation to uninstall the extension. Select 'Uninstall' again, and the Maxy Buy will be removed.

How to Reset Safari
IMPORTANT: Before resetting Safari make sure you back up all your saved passwords within the browser in case you forget them.

Start Safari and then click on the gear leaver icon.

Click the Reset Safari button and you will reset the browser.

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Eliminate Maxy Buy from Internet Explorer.

Step 1: Start Internet Explorer.

Step 2: Click on the gear icon labeled 'Tools' to open the drop menu and select 'Manage Add-ons'

Step 3: In the 'Manage Add-ons' window.

Step 4: Select the extension you want to remove and then click 'Disable'. A pop-up window will appear to inform you that you are about to disable the selected extension, and some more add-ons might be disabled as well. Leave all the boxes checked, and click 'Disable'.

Step 5: After the unwanted extension has been removed, restart Internet Explorer by closing it from the red 'X' button located at the top right corner and start it again.