Adware/Malware on Mac Air

Hey,.

Unfortunately I picked up some adware/malware, but I can't locate the source of it on my computer. I have found no extensions or plug-ins in any of my browsers, but the Adware/Malware is injected into the three (Safari, Chrome and Mozilla). I don't remember downloading programs in the last days (the problem is recent), but it slows down my mac.

I tried to re - install OS X but it it has not erased. I have searched through the launch folder & deleted all files .plist, restarted and noticed that they have been removed, but as soon as I log in the browsers I am spammed by pop-up/ad links! I don't know what else to do? Someone at - it ideas?

I use a MacBook (13-inch, early 2015) Air, 1.6 GHz Intel Core i5, 4 GB 1600 MHz DDR3, Intel HD 6000 1536 MB graphics card.

Thank you!

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