How to remove Bezant.app (Mac)

What is Bezant.app

Bezant.app is an adware application that targets macOS users, classified within the notorious Pirrit family of adware. This software typically operates by generating intrusive advertisements, which can manifest as pop-ups, overlays, and redirects to dubious websites. While it may initially appear to provide helpful functionalities, its primary purpose is to display third-party ads and collect user data. The presence of Bezant.app compromises both system performance and user privacy, as it may track browsing habits and gather sensitive information. Distribution methods include deceptive pop-up ads, bundled software installations, and downloads from untrustworthy sources. Users experiencing symptoms such as unwanted ads and browser slowdowns are advised to take immediate action to remove this malicious software. Employing reputable antivirus tools, like Combo Cleaner, is essential for thorough detection and removal of Bezant.app and its components.

How Bezant.app infects Mac computers

Bezant.app typically infects Macs through deceptive advertising and bundled software installations. Users often encounter intrusive pop-up ads that promote Bezant.app, which may redirect them to malicious websites or initiate stealth downloads. Another common method of distribution involves bundling, where legitimate software installers include unwanted applications like Bezant.app, particularly when downloaded from untrustworthy sources or during hasty installations using default settings. Once installed, Bezant.app can track user data and display intrusive ads, compromising both privacy and system performance. Additionally, users may inadvertently authorize its installation by overlooking terms and conditions during setup processes, further facilitating its spread. To avoid infection, it’s crucial to download software only from reputable sources and to exercise caution with unfamiliar applications.

1. Download Bezant.app Removal Tool
2. Remove Bezant.app from Login Items
3. Remove/Uninstall Bezant.app from Applications
4. Remove Bezant.app from browsers
5. Reset browser settings
6. Remove Bezant.app files and folders
7. Block Bezant.app ads and pop-ups
8. How to protect from threats, like Bezant.app

Remove Bezant.app manually for free

Note: Bezant.app sets up to start on macOS startup. Therefore, before starting the removal, perform these steps:

1. Open System Preferences, choose Users & Groups.
2. Choose your account (set up as Current User).
3. Click Login Items tab.
4. Find “Bezant.app” entry. Select it, and click the “-“ (minus) button to remove it.

Note 2: Bezant.app won’t quit just by closing it, therefor use Force Quit to end the process.

1. Press 3 buttons at the same time: Option, Command, and Esc (Escape). This is similar to Control-Alt-Delete on a Windows PC.
2. Choose Bezant.app in the list.
3. Click Force Quit button.

Here is a manual step-by-step tutorial for full Bezant.app removal from your computer. This works 99% and was checked with the latest versions of Bezant.app installer on operating systems with the latest updates and browser versions.

Remove Bezant.app from Applications

Remove Bezant.app from Mac:

1. In the Finder sidebar, click Applications.
2. Bezant.app might have an Uninstaller. If you see Uninstall Bezant.app or Bezant.app Uninstaller, double-click it and follow the onscreen instructions.
3. Otherwise, drag Bezant.app from the Applications folder to the Trash (located at the end of the Dock).
4. Then choose Finder > Empty Trash.

Cannot uninstall Bezant.app

If you can’t uninstall Bezant.app using instructions above, or it keeps coming back, you can use free AppCleaner for Mac to remove all residual data and libraries of Bezant.app. Follow instructions below:

1. Download free AppCleaner.
2. Drag Bezant.app from Applications folder to AppCleaner window.
3. Choose files and folders you want to remove along with Bezant.app.
4. Click Delete button.

Remove Bezant.app add-on from your browsers

Removing Bezant.app from Applications often does not bring the desired effect. It is a browser extension, and it may still be active in Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox. Here are instructions on how to remove the Bezant.app extension from your browsers manually.

Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Click Extensions tab.
3. Find Bezant.app extension.
4. Click Uninstall button to remove it.

Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://extensions.
3. Find Bezant.app extension.
4. Click the trash can icon to remove it.

Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:addons.
3. Choose Bezant.app extension.
4. Click Disable or Remove button.

Reset browser settings

To finish Bezant.app removal, reset your browser settings to make sure, there are no leftover items in browser folders.

Reset Safari:

1. Start Safari on your Mac, click Safari to open drop-down menu and choose Preferences
2. Go to the Privacy section of Safari’s preferences.
3. Click Remove All Website Data button.
4. In the opened window, click Remove Now button to remove data stored by websites in Safari.
5. Go to the Advanced section of Safari’s preferences.
6. Click the Show Develop menu in menu bar option.
7. In the menu, click Develop and select Empty Caches from this menu.
8. Again, go to Safari menu and choose Clear History….
9. Choose to clear all history and click Clear History button.

Reset Google Chrome:

1. Start Google Chrome browser
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) chrome://settings.
3. Scroll down and find Show advanced settings link.
4. Click on it and scroll down to the bottom again.
5. Click Reset settings button and click Reset to confirm.

Reset Mozilla Firefox:

1. Start Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. In address box type (or copy-paste) about:support.
3. Click Refresh Firefox… button.
4. Click Refresh Firefox to confirm.

Remove following files and folders of Bezant.app


~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.Bezant.app.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.Bezant.app.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.Bezant.app.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.Bezant.app.system.plist


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How to protect Mac OSX from adware, like Bezant.app

Mac OSX is known to be one of the safest operating systems, and for a long time, there was no need for antivirus products for Mac. But with the growing popularity of Mac computers and notebooks and evolving technology, viruses, trojans, adware, toolbars, hijackers, and other malware paved the way for Mac users. We recommend you to use one of the best anti-malware for Mac available — Malwarebytes for Mac.

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