How to uninstall IntegerDrivePrivacy from computers

What is IntegerDrivePrivacy?

While inspecting the application, we found that it is designed to bombard users with intrusive advertisements. Consequently, we have categorized IntegerDrivePrivacy as adware. Users tend to install apps like IntegerDrivePrivacy unwittingly, often unaware of their functionality.

IntegerDrivePrivacy adware in detail

IntegerDrivePrivacy has the capability to present deceptive pop-ups (such as false system alerts and fake virus warnings), banners, coupons, and various other forms of advertisements. These ads can advertise legitimate pages, products, and services but in a misleading manner. In other words, clicking on these ads can lead users to both legitimate and untrustworthy websites.

Advertisements generated by IntegerDrivePrivacy can direct users to phishing sites, pages promoting technical support scams, platforms advertising fake products or services, or even distributing malicious apps. Certain ads displayed by IntegerDrivePrivacy might initiate unwanted downloads or installations.

Therefore, users who would trust ads from IntegerDrivePrivacy may encounter computer infections, experience financial losses, become victims of identity theft, etc. Another reason to avoid installing IntegerDrivePrivacy is its potential to gather data. It may gather browsing history, device information, IP addresses, search queries, and even more sensitive details.

These sensitive details might include passwords, credit card details, and similar info that may be misused for malicious purposes and sold to third parties.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by IntegerDrivePrivacy
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-DH [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.Adload.23), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.H), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.m), Full List (VirusTotal)
Additional Information	This application belongs to Adload malware family.
Symptoms	Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information.
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Conclusion

In conclusion, IntegerDrivePrivacy is an untrustworthy ad-supported application that inundates users with intrusive advertisements, may cause device slowdowns, and gather data on affected devices. Users are advised to promptly uninstall IntegerDrivePrivacy and refrain from installing similar apps in the future.

Some examples of similar programs are PartitionActivity, OfflineFiberOptic, and FunctionNetwork.

How did IntegerDrivePrivacy install on my computer?

Adware developers disseminate their software in different ways. For instance, adware might be bundled with free or questionable programs. Users may inadvertently accept the installation of adware by leaving the provided options or settings unchanged while installing desired programs.

Furthermore, misleading advertisements and notifications from unreliable websites are employed to deceive users into installing adware. Moreover, adware can be installed through downloads from unofficial websites or app stores, peer-to-peer networks, third-party downloaders, and other questionable sources.

Occasionally, adware may be delivered through links or attachments sent via email.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Utilize official websites and app stores as your primary sources for downloading applications (and files). When installing programs, carefully review installers for unwanted offers and deselect them. Do not interact with advertisements, warnings, and pop-ups encountered on dubious websites. Avoid consenting to receive notifications from questionable pages.

Exercise caution when encountering links and attachments in emails from unfamiliar senders. Keep the operating system and installed software up to date, and employ reputable security tools. If your computer is already infected with IntegerDrivePrivacy, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

A message that appears after the installation of IntegerDrivePrivacy:

IntegerDrivePrivacy's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

• What is IntegerDrivePrivacy?
• STEP 1. Remove IntegerDrivePrivacy related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove IntegerDrivePrivacy ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove IntegerDrivePrivacy adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove IntegerDrivePrivacy ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove IntegerDrivePrivacy adware using Combo Cleaner:

IntegerDrivePrivacy adware removal:

Remove IntegerDrivePrivacy-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select "Applications". In the applications folder, look for "MPlayerX", "NicePlayer", or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

Remove adware-related files and folders

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

In the "LaunchAgents" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

In the "LaunchDaemons" folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example "com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist", "com.myppes.net-preferences.plist", "com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist", "com.avickUpd.plist", etc., and move them to the Trash.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps correctly, your Mac should be clean of infections. To ensure your system is not infected, run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file, double click combocleaner.dmg installer. In the opened window, drag and drop the Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates its virus definition database and click the "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.

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

Remove malicious extensions from Internet browsers

Remove malicious Safari extensions:

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

In the preferences window, select "Extensions" and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the "Uninstall" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for regular browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "More Tools" and click "Extensions". Locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, select these entries and click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window) and select "Add-ons and themes". Click "Extensions", in the opened window locate all recently-installed suspicious extensions, click on the three dots and then click "Remove".

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What harm can adware cause?

The primary issues associated with adware installation often include a compromised browsing experience and decreased computer performance. Additionally, adware may occasionally lead to privacy-related concerns.

What does adware do?

Adware delivers intrusive and bothersome advertisements. It may also hijack browsers to promote fake search engines (or other pages) and gather user data.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware is usually monetized through affiliate programs, whereby developers earn commissions by promoting various pages, apps, services, and similar offerings. They get paid a commission when someone purchases the promoted product or service or performs other actions.

Will Combo Cleaner remove IntegerDrivePrivacy adware?

Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning your computer and removing adware effectively. Manual removal alone might not suffice to completely eradicate adware, as some files may persist in the system even after removal attempts. Combo Cleaner ensures thorough removal of adware and other software, leaving no unwanted data behind.

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