https://robins.one/notes/uninstall-the-nightowl-app-now.html#fn:2
Edit
It seems that Apple has now revoked the app’s signing certificate, meaning that the application can no longer be launched.The NightOwl application has existed since 2018 and is used to automatically switch between light/dark modes on the operating system. It is an alternative to the built in macOS automatic mode which only switches when the user steps away from the computer.
However, the application has been bought out by “TPE.FYI LLC” in late 20221 that forcibly joins your devices into a botnet for use of market research, without your knowledge..
“WHEREAS, NightOwl app enables Users to share internet traffic by modifying their device’s network settings to be used as a gateway for internet traffic. Additionally, the User’s device acts as a gateway for NightOwl app’s Clients, including companies that specialize in web and market research, SEO, brand protection, content delivery, cybersecurity, etc…”
Removal:
Run these commands in Terminal, if you have the app installed at all, even if you don’t have it running.
sudo killall NightOwl
launchctl unload ~/Library/LaunchAgents/NightOwlUpdater.plist
sudo killall AutoUpdate
sudo rm -rf /Applications/NightOwl.app/ ~/Library/LaunchAgents/NightOwlUpdater.plist
sudo zsh -c “rm /Users/*/Library/LaunchAgents/NightOwlUpdater.plist”…
