FunctionLogInput Adware - How to remove

FunctionLogInput is a malicious app that affects Mac devices. It appears out of nowhere, installing itself seemingly without permission. Once FunctionLogInput is installed, it forces browsers to open unexpected sites, including ads and shady search engines. It also tracks user data, like their browsing and search history.

To completely delete FunctionLogInput, you might need to check System Preferences and remove items related to FunctionLogInput as described below.

FunctionLogInput in short:

Classification	Adware, browser hijacker, trojan.
How FunctionLogInput gets installed	Downloaded from freeware sites, promoted by fake ads.
Problems and issues	The browser opens unwanted websites, FunctionLogInput tracks user browsing data, the internet connection is unstable.
How to delete FunctionLogInput	Delete FunctionLogInput and related files, add-ons, and settings, find and remove malware with antivirus tools (Spyhunter for Mac, Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes, etc.).

What is FunctionLogInput?

How FunctionLogInput is installed

FunctionLogInput is an app and a browser extension that might appear unexpectedly on your Mac. FunctionLogInput is one of many Mac adware infections. It’s similar to OriginalModuled, OperativeMachined, SearchLeadingInfo, etc.

These apps don’t ask users to install them. They can’t even be downloaded from the internet intentionally.

Instead, FunctionLogInput and similar apps use malicious advertisements – mostly pop-ups with fake software update alerts – to infect Macs. Malicious adware bundles may be disguised as macOS updates, Flash Player installers, and other trusted apps. In reality, they impersonate these trusted apps in order to install malicious adware apps.

Free apps downloaded from iffy websites may also be bundled with adware such as FunctionLogInput.

As a result of all this, FunctionLogInput gets installed on Macs without users’ permission. It looks as if FunctionLogInput appears out of nowhere.

How FunctionLogInput hijacks browsers

Once FunctionLogInput is installed, it makes some changes to browser settings.

For example, it may cause your browser to open unexpected sites. When searching the web, you might find yourself on Yahoo.com, Searchmarquis.com, Safefinder, etc. These sites aren’t necessarily dangerous, but being forced to use an unwanted search engine is not fun.

It’s also not good for privacy. Random websites being able to read your search history can feel unsettling. Though the one with the most access to your data is FunctionLogInput itself. It may be able to read your data on all the sites you visit and inject content like ads into those sites. While the risk of having your data stolen is present with many browser extensions, FunctionLogInput is actually, demonstrably malicious.

FunctionLogInput and similar apps are trying to show people ads and force them to visit affiliated websites. It’s probably to boost those sites’ traffic and ad revenue, helping them make money. But the shenanigans of these adware apps sometimes have unintended effects:

• slow on no internet connection,
• some apps crash or lag,
• multiple unknown apps or browser add-ons are installed without your permission.

How to delete FunctionLogInput

FunctionLogInput can be a little frustrating to delete as it might return after being removed, or it might refuse to be removed. If this happens, it’s because of files and settings that FunctionLogInput uses to achieve persistence – reinstall itself after being deleted. Those settings and files need to be deleted together with the FunctionLogInput app to keep it off for good.

Below are instructions for deleting adware manually. Follow them to check startup items, profile configurations, and network settings. Adware infections commonly manipulate these settings.

Adware infections often spread in groups and it can be difficult to find all the malware yourself. Anti-malware apps like Spyhunter for Mac, Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes, and others can help here. They can find malicious and potentially unwanted items and warn you about them.

To avoid malware like FunctionLogInput, use security software to protect your Mac and/or an ad blocker to stop malicious ads and websites from showing.

Automatic Malware removal tools

Manually remove malware

How to remove FunctionLogInput Adware from macOS

Delete FunctionLogInput Adware from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the FunctionLogInput Adware app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

(Optional) Delete related settings

Some malicious apps make themselves difficult to delete by changing various settings and leaving behind malicious files. Remove settings related to FunctionLogInput Adware.

• Click the Apple logo in the menu bar. Open System Preferences.
• Some malicious applications set profiles to enforce unwanted settings. Remove unwanted configuration profiles.

1. 1. In System Preferences, click the Profiles icon. This icon is only visible if there are profiles on your Mac.
   2. Select unwanted profiles and remove them by pressing the minus '-'  button at the bottom.

• Some adware applications set SOCKS proxy to manipulate your internet traffic. Remove unwanted proxies:

1. 1. In System Preferences, click Network, Advanced, Proxies.
   2. If a proxy is set without your permission, uncheck it and click OK.

(Optional) Delete malicious files

Some malicious apps leave behind dangerous files in your Library folders. Delete files related to FunctionLogInput Adware.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go -> Computer.
3. In the search box, type in FunctionLogInput Adware and variations of it.
4. Delete the files that are found and that seem to be related to FunctionLogInput Adware.

Restore browser settings

How to remove FunctionLogInput Adware from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall FunctionLogInput Adware and other suspicious extensions.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to FunctionLogInput Adware, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari…
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopHow to remove FunctionLogInput Adware from Google Chrome on Mac:

• Open Chrome browser.
• Enter in the url field “chrome://extensions” address and hit Enter.
• Find FunctionLogInput Adware on the extensions list and click on the recycle bin icon next to it.
• Click on 'Chrome' button at the top left corner. Select 'Preferences' on a drop-down menu box.
• Find 'Search' options on Settings tab. If your search engine is changed, click 'Manage Search Engines' and set your preferred search engine.
• On the same page find 'Show home button' checkbox and change your homepage.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to FunctionLogInput Adware, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• On the 'Preferences' menu window, scroll down to the bottom and find 'Reset settings' button. Click it.
• Confirm your selection and click 'Reset' on the following window.

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program. Top

How To remove FunctionLogInput Adware from Firefox on Mac OS:

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (Or press cmd+Shift+A on your keyboard).
• Go through Extensions list, remove everything FunctionLogInput Adware related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
• Enter “about:preferences” in URL bar and hit enter.
• Open Search settings tab.
• If your search engine is changed, click 'Default Search Engines' and set your preferred search engine.
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Preferences-> General. Enter a preferable URL to the home page field.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to FunctionLogInput Adware, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
• Click on the Refresh Firefox button.
• Click on the Refresh Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.