MacOS:Spigot-AY [PUP] is a very dangerous malware and it will drop tons of threats on the computer, so the highest priority is scanning the computer and finding out MacOS:Spigot-AY [PUP] and the related malware. Here recommend automatic removal tools for you. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates it's virus definition database and click 'Start Combo Scan' button. Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays 'no threats found' - this means that you can continue with the removal guide, otherwise it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing. But to completely remove MacOS:Spigot-AY you will have to at least reset your internet browser settings like default search provider, new tab and home page to default state, delete all unwanted and suspicious software, and get rid of potentially unwanted program with malicious software removal tools. The very best way to prevent the most attacks is for you as the user to be aware that the most successful malware attacks rely on very sophisticated social engineering techniques preying on human avarice, ****, and fear. Malwarebytes is one of the best free malware removal tool for Windows, Mac, and Android. The tool is famous for its great anti-malware work and I think no one can beat this tool. Malwarebytes offers both Free and Paid services for their users.
Published November 7th, 2013 at 5:42 PM EDT , modified June 27th, 2015 at 6:44 AM EDT
Spigot Virus Mac
Spigot is an adware company responsible for a number of different adware programs. At one time, CNET’s Download.com site was wrapping a lot of Mac software in a CNET Installer that also installs Spigot’s adware. (See Boycott CNET’s Download.com.) Softonic has also been guilty of distributing Spigot.
Removal
Free Mac Virus Cleaner
Delete all of the following browser extensions that you find: Searchme, Slick Savings, Amazon Shopping Assistant, Ebay Shopping Assistant, Domain Error Assistant. (See Identifications > Examine Browser Extensions for instructions on how to locate your browser extensions.) Not all of these may be present in all browsers.
Move the following items to the trash. Note that, if you don’t know how to locate a file or folder based on the paths that I will give in the instructions, you should read Locating files from paths.
You will also need to change the home page and search engine settings in your browser’s preferences.