{"id":15681,"date":"2022-09-21T17:54:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-21T12:24:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/?p=15681"},"modified":"2022-09-21T17:55:04","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T12:25:04","slug":"remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Remove Nearbyme.io Hijacker from Mac (Safari, Chrome)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Several Mac users have reported that whenever searching for something on their browser, the result gets redirected through Nearbyme.io. This is a result of a <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15155\/remove-malware-extensions-from-chrome-browser\/\">browser hijacker<\/a> forwarding your requests to nearbyme.io. In this article, we will show you how to check if your browser is affected by the browser hijacker and to remove Nearbyme.io from <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/safari\">Safari<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/tag\/google-chrome\">Google Chrome<\/a> on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15938\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nearbyme-IO-Mac.jpg\" alt=\"Remove Nearbyme.io Hijacker from Mac\" width=\"1396\" height=\"787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nearbyme-IO-Mac.jpg 1396w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nearbyme-IO-Mac-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nearbyme-IO-Mac-1024x577.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Nearbyme-IO-Mac-768x433.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1396px) 100vw, 1396px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_45_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" area-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-65c89776f09a6\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-65c89776f09a6\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#What_is_Nearbymeio\" title=\"What is Nearbyme.io?\">What is Nearbyme.io?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#How_to_Check_if_Nearbymeio_is_Installed_on_Your_Browser\" title=\"How to Check if Nearbyme.io is Installed on Your Browser\">How to Check if Nearbyme.io is Installed on Your Browser<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#How_to_Remove_Nearbymeio_from_Safari_or_Chrome_Mac\" title=\"How to Remove Nearbyme.io from Safari or Chrome (Mac)\">How to Remove Nearbyme.io from Safari or Chrome (Mac)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#Method_1-_Remove_Malicious_Extensions_from_Chrome\" title=\"Method 1- Remove Malicious Extensions from Chrome\">Method 1- Remove Malicious Extensions from Chrome<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#Method_2-_Delete_Suspicious_Applications_Safari_Extensions\" title=\"Method 2- Delete Suspicious Applications &amp; Safari Extensions\">Method 2- Delete Suspicious Applications &amp; Safari Extensions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#Method_3-_Clear_Startup_Programs\" title=\"Method 3- Clear Startup Programs\">Method 3- Clear Startup Programs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#Method_4-_Reset_Chrome_to_Remove_Nearbymeio\" title=\"Method 4- Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io\">Method 4- Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#If_Nothing_Works\" title=\"If Nothing Works\">If Nothing Works<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15681\/remove-nearbyme-io-from-mac\/#Wrapping_Up\" title=\"Wrapping Up\">Wrapping Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Nearbymeio\"><\/span>What is Nearbyme.io?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Nearbyme.io is an alternative search engine that seems innocent at first but can take over your web browser, remove the default preferences and then force your search queries to go through nearbyme.io that can be used to track your activity online.<\/p>\n<p>This browser hijack can be a result of clicking on a dubious ad or installing a questionable extension or program. The hijacker runs in the background and replaces all your browser preferences with nearbyme.io so before you know it, your browser is already compromised.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_if_Nearbymeio_is_Installed_on_Your_Browser\"><\/span>How to Check if Nearbyme.io is Installed on Your Browser<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When your browser is compromised by the nearbyme.io attack, you will start to notice the following signs:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The default search is switched to Nearbyme.io.<\/li>\n<li>Whenever you search for something, it gets redirected through https:\/\/m.nearbyme.io.<\/li>\n<li>Nearbyme.io has replaced the default new tab screen.<\/li>\n<li>The home page is also changed to nearbyme.io.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>Use Activity Monitor to Detect Suspicious Applications<\/h4>\n<p>You can use Activity Monitor on your Mac to also check if a suspicious application is installed on your device.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open <strong>Finder<\/strong> and click on the <strong>Go<\/strong> menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15906\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1324\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n1.png 1324w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n1-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n1-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> From the list, select <strong>Utilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-15907 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1324\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n2.png 1324w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n2-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n2-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Here, click on <strong>Activity Monitor<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15908 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n3-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Check nearbyme.io Mac\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n3-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n3-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n3.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Look for any application that seems out of the ordinary and consumes excessive CPU and GPU resources.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15909 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n4.png\" alt=\"Check nearbyme.io Mac\" width=\"1324\" height=\"746\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n4.png 1324w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n4-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n4-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n4-768x433.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1324px) 100vw, 1324px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will help you identify the application causing the nearbyme.io attack and then you can remove it using the method below.<\/p>\n<h4>Run Chrome Safety Check to detect Malicious Extensions<\/h4>\n<p>Chrome recently added a safety check feature that can help you identify if there is a malicious extension installed on your Browser causing the nearbyme.io attack.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> On Chrome, click on the <strong>three dots<\/strong> at the top right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15910\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Open <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15911\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Privacy and Security<\/strong> option from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15912\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n7-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n7-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n7-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n7.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Under the <strong>Safety check<\/strong> option, click on <strong>Check now<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15913 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n8-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Run Chrome Safety Check to detect Malicious Extensions\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n8-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n8-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n8.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Wait for Chrome to run a security check and if it detects an extension that is behaving suspiciously then go ahead and remove it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15914\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n9-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n9-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n9-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n9-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n9.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Remove_Nearbymeio_from_Safari_or_Chrome_Mac\"><\/span>How to Remove Nearbyme.io from Safari or Chrome (Mac)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once you have identified that your browser is hijacked, then the next thing you need to do is get rid of the malicious extension or application as soon as possible. We have listed down five methods that you can use to remove Nearbyme.io hijacker from Safari and the Google Chrome browser.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1-_Remove_Malicious_Extensions_from_Chrome\"><\/span>Method 1- Remove Malicious Extensions from Chrome<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most likely culprit behind such sorts of hijack attacks is malicious extensions that take over your web browser. If you have recently downloaded an on your Chrome browser then you should delete it as soon as possible. Below are the steps to remove extensions in Chrome.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open Chrome and click on the<strong> three dots<\/strong> in the top right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15910\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <b>Settings<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15911\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-1024x577.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Extension<\/strong> option from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15915 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n10-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Remove Nearbyme.io Chrome Extension Mac\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n10-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n10-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n10-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n10.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Select the suspicious extension and then click on <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15916 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n11-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Remove Malicious Extensions from Chrome\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n11-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n11-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n11-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n11.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> A confirmation prompt will appear on the top right side. Click on <strong>Remove<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15917 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n12-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Remove Nearbyme.io Chrome Extension Mac\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n12-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n12-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n12-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n12.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once the extension is removed, relaunch the browser and check if the issue is gone.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2-_Delete_Suspicious_Applications_Safari_Extensions\"><\/span>Method 2- Delete Suspicious Applications &amp; Safari Extensions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Another culprit could be an application installed on your Mac that has hijacked your browser. Safari extensions also show up as separate applications so we can use this method to delete unwanted and suspicious apps and Safari extensions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Open <strong>Finder<\/strong> on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15922\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Visit the <strong>Applications<\/strong> folder.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15919\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-1-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-1-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-1-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-1-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here you will find the list of all the applications and safari extensions downloaded on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Scroll and find the unwanted application or Safari extension.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> <strong>Right-click on the application<\/strong> and select the option<strong> Move to the bin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15920\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-2-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"Delete Suspicious Applications and Safari Extensions\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-2-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-2-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-2-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-2.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Now go back to your desktop screen and <strong>right-click on the bin<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Select <strong>Empty bin<\/strong> to clear the contents of the Bin.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15921\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-3-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-3-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-3-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-3-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/WhatsApp-Image-2022-09-20-at-6.16.34-PM-3.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Once deleted, restart your PC and check if nearbyme.io has been removed from your web browser.<\/p>\n<p>Related |&#xA0;<a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/13443\/remove-toolbars-in-chrome-edge-safari\/\">5 Ways to Remove Toolbars In Chrome, Edge, and Safari<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3-_Clear_Startup_Programs\"><\/span>Method 3- Clear Startup Programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Programs and services that automatically launch when you turn on your Mac are called Startup programs or Login items. Malicious applications that take over your browser and use nearbyme.io can also launch at startup so it is necessary to remove the, from the Login items list. Here are the steps to remove unwanted applications from Login items.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Apple icon<\/strong> on the top left corner of your screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15923\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n17-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n17-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n17-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n17-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n17.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Go to <strong>System Preferences&#8230;&#xA0;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15924\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n18-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n18-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n18-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n18-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n18.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>Users &amp; Groups<\/strong> option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15925\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n19-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n19-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n19-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n19-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n19.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select the <strong>Login items<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15926\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n20-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n20-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n20-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n20-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n20.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Now <strong>click on the suspected application.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Click on the <strong>minus &#8211; button<\/strong> to remove the application from the Login items.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-15927\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n21-1024x577.jpeg\" alt=\"Clear Startup Programs\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n21-1024x577.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n21-300x169.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n21-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n21.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This will prevent the application from launching at startup, you can then go ahead and delete the application using the above method.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4-_Reset_Chrome_to_Remove_Nearbymeio\"><\/span>Method 4- Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The attack changes your pre-selected preferences like the homepage, search engine, and the home tab with nearbyme.io. So, you can reset Google Chrome to remove nearbyme.io and fix the changes on your Mac.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open Chrome and click on the <strong>three dots<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15910 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n5.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Visit <strong>Settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15911 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n6.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Click on <strong>Reset Chrome<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15929 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n22-1-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n22-1-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n22-1-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n22-1-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n22-1.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Select the option <strong>Restore settings to their original defaults.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15930 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n23-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n23-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n23-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n23-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n23.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Click on<strong> Reset settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15931 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n24-1024x577.png\" alt=\"Reset Chrome to Remove Nearbyme.io\" width=\"1024\" height=\"577\" srcset=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n24-1024x577.png 1024w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n24-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n24-768x433.png 768w, https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/n24.png 1324w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Close and restart Chrome. Nearbyme.io should revert to the default preferences.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_Nothing_Works\"><\/span>If Nothing Works<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If the above methods do not work and you still find the presence of any browser hijacker in Chrome or Safari, reset all the data on these browsers. Sync important bookmarks and passwords to the cloud, sign out of your account, and then clear your data.<\/p>\n<p>You can even uninstall and reinstall Google Chrome. This way, you&#8217;ll have a freshly installed browser without any rogue plugins or extensions. And all the genuine add-ons installed from Chrome Web Store will be installed back when you sign into your account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_Up\"><\/span>Wrapping Up<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In today&#8217;s day and age, you need to be careful about what applications and extensions you install on your computer. Nearbyme.io is a widespread browser hijacker and we hope this guide was able to help you remove it from Chrome and Safari browsers on your Mac. Stay tuned to Browser To Use for more such articles, guides, and How To&#x2019;s.<\/p>\n<p>Related:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/5314\/remove-bar1-new-tab-from-mac\/\">5 Ways to Remove Bar1 New Tab from Mac (Chrome, Edge, Safari)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/9467\/remove-wave-browser-windows-mac\/\">What is Wave Browser? 10 Ways to Remove it (Windows, Mac)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/browsertouse.com\/blog\/15386\/detect-fake-profile-pictures-in-chrome\/\">3 Ways to Detect Fake Profile Pictures in Chrome<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several Mac users have reported that whenever searching for something on their browser, the result gets redirected through Nearbyme.io. 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