How to remove apps responsible for opening fineplayerreliablenew.best

What is fineplayerreliablenew[.]best?

When visited, fineplayerreliablenew[.]best displays pop-up windows suggesting that Adobe Flash Player is out of date.

This website attempts to trick people into downloading and opening/executing the installer of a potentially unwanted application (PUA) such as a browser hijacker, adware-type app or even malicious software like a Trojan, ransomware, or other high-risk malware.

We strongly advise against downloading anything from fineplayerreliablenew[.]best or other unofficial websites that offer to update Adobe Flash Player (or other legitimate software).

The fineplayerreliablenew[.]best site states that the installed version of Flash Player is out of date, does not include the latest security updates and cannot be used until the new version is installed. In fact, rather than downloading the installer of the new Adobe Flash Player, fineplayerreliablenew[.]best downloads the installer of unwanted software.

For example, a browser hijacker, adware or multiple unwanted applications. In some cases, downloaded installers deploy other malicious programs such as Trojans, ransomware or other software of this kind. In any case, never download or open files from fineplayerreliablenew[.]best.

This website has nothing to do with the official Adobe Flash Player website or associated software. By executing files downloaded from websites such as fineplayerreliablenew[.]best, people risk problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, being forced to use fake search engines and seeing intrusive, deceptive advertisements.

The installed software might also lead to other serious problems such as identity theft, financial/data loss, installation of malware, and so on. Note that fineplayerreliablenew[.]best cannot be trusted and should be avoided.

Threat Summary:

Name	fineplayerreliablenew.best pop-up
Threat Type	Phishing, Scam, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Fake Claim	The error message claims that Adobe Flash Player is outdated/missing and encourages visitor to update/install it.
Detection Names (AdobeFlashPlayerInstaller.dmg)	Arcabit (Adware.MAC.Bundlore.DPS), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Bundlore.DPS), Emsisoft (Adware.MAC.Bundlore.DPS (B)), Kaspersky (HEUR:Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Shlayer.a), Full List (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	212.129.18.239
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), fake Flash Player installers, 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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Other web pages similar to fineplayerreliablenew[.]best include yourultimatesafevideoplayers[.]info, theworldofcontents[.]info and mainplaceupgradesfree[.]info. Unfortunately, there are many more and the number is growing daily.

They aim to deceive visitors into using the fake installer of (supposedly) the latest version of Adobe Flash Player, which actually installs a potentially unwanted/malicious program. Note that none of these web pages download installers of the official Adobe Flash Player.

Browsers are often forced to open these websites by PUAs already installed on them. Therefore, people generally arrive at websites such as fineplayerreliablenew[.]best unintentionally.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

Typically, unwanted download/installations happen when people click deceptive ads that execute certain scripts or when developers distribute them using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling". PUAs are commonly included into various download and/or installation set-ups and presented as additional offers.

Generally, offers to download and/or install PUAs are mentioned in "Custom", "Advanced" or other settings of set-ups. Many people fail to check these settings and leave them unchanged, thereby agreeing by default with offers to download and install additionally-included software.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Download all programs from official web pages and through direct download links. Other sources and tools such as unofficial websites, third party downloaders (and installers) Peer-to-Peer networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule), and so on, should be avoided.

Check all download/installation settings such as "Custom" and "Advanced", since they often contain offers to download/install additional, potentially unwanted software. Avoid visiting untrustworthy websites and clicking ads that are displayed on them.

These ads usually redirect to other untrustworthy, potentially malicious websites or cause download/installation of unwanted software. Remove any unwanted extensions, add-ons and plug-ins already installed on the browser immediately. The same should be applied to software of this kind installed on operating system/computer.

If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Text in the first two pop-ups that appear after visiting fineplayerreliablenew[.]best:

Software update
Update Your Adobe Flash Player 
Install the latest Flash Player for better performances.
Update now
 
"Adobe Flash Player" is an essential plugin for your browser that allows you to view everything from video to games and animation on the web. The version of “Adobe Flash Player" on your system does not include the latest security updates and has been blocked.

 

The version of this plug-in on your computer doesn't include the latest security updates. Flash cannot be used until you download an update from Adobe.

 

> Click "Download Flash"

> Install updates and enjoy performances.

 

Download    Update

Flash Player Update REQUIRED
Install latest version of Adobe Flash Player in order to continue watching.
Download

Screenshot of a pop-up that appears next:

Text in this pop-up:

Software Update

“Adobe Flash Player” is out-of-date

The version of this plug-in on your computer doesn't include the latest security updates. Flash cannot be used until you download an update from Adobe.
Update Download Flash...

Screenshot of a pop-up with instructions about how to use a fake installer:

Text in this pop-up:

1

 

Go to the ‘Downloads’
Open your downloads list by
clicking on the top right corner
the ‘arrow’.

 

2

 

Open the file
Locate and double-click the file
starting with ‘Flash Player’.

 

3

 

Run the application
Confirm the installation by clicking
Continue and Install
buttons.
Type your password.

Appearance of fineplayerreliablenew[.]best scam (GIF):

Screenshot of an installer that supposedly installs a new version of Adobe Flash Player:

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• What is fineplayerreliablenew.best pop-up?
• How to identify a pop-up scam?
• How do pop-up scams work?
• How to remove fake pop-ups?
• How to prevent fake pop-ups?
• What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

How to identify a pop-up scam?

Pop-up windows with various fake messages are a common type of lures cybercriminals use. They collect sensitive personal data, trick Internet users into calling fake tech support numbers, subscribe to useless online services, invest in shady cryptocurrency schemes, etc.

While in the majority of cases these pop-ups don't infect users' devices with malware, they can cause direct monetary loss or could result in identity theft.

Cybercriminals strive to create their rogue pop-up windows to look trustworthy, however, scams typically have the following characteristics:

• Spelling mistakes and non-professional images - Closely inspect the information displayed in a pop-up. Spelling mistakes and unprofessional images could be a sign of a scam.
• Sense of urgency - Countdown timer with a couple of minutes on it, asking you to enter your personal information or subscribe to some online service.
• Statements that you won something - If you haven't participated in a lottery, online competition, etc., and you see a pop-up window stating that you won.
• Computer or mobile device scan - A pop-up window that scans your device and informs of detected issues - is undoubtedly a scam; webpages cannot perform such actions.
• Exclusivity - Pop-up windows stating that only you are given secret access to a financial scheme that can quickly make you rich.

Example of a pop-up scam:

How do pop-up scams work?

Cybercriminals and deceptive marketers usually use various advertising networks, search engine poisoning techniques, and shady websites to generate traffic to their pop-ups. Users land on their online lures after clicking on fake download buttons, using a torrent website, or simply clicking on an Internet search engine result.

Based on users' location and device information, they are presented with a scam pop-up. Lures presented in such pop-ups range from get-rich-quick schemes to fake virus scans.

How to remove fake pop-ups?

In most cases, pop-up scams do not infect users' devices with malware. If you encountered a scam pop-up, simply closing it should be enough. In some cases scam, pop-ups may be hard to close; in such cases - close your Internet browser and restart it.

In extremely rare cases, you might need to reset your Internet browser. For this, use our instructions explaining how to reset Internet browser settings.

How to prevent fake pop-ups?

To prevent seeing pop-up scams, you should visit only reputable websites. Torrent, Crack, free online movie streaming, YouTube video download, and other websites of similar reputation commonly redirect Internet users to pop-up scams.

To minimize the risk of encountering pop-up scams, you should keep your Internet browsers up-to-date and use reputable anti-malware application. For this purpose, we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS.

What to do if you fell for a pop-up scam?

This depends on the type of scam that you fell for. Most commonly, pop-up scams try to trick users into sending money, giving away personal information, or giving access to one's device.

• If you sent money to scammers: You should contact your financial institution and explain that you were scammed. If informed promptly, there's a chance to get your money back.
• If you gave away your personal information: You should change your passwords and enable two-factor authentication in all online services that you use. Visit Federal Trade Commission to report identity theft and get personalized recovery steps.
• If you let scammers connect to your device: You should scan your computer with reputable anti-malware (we recommend Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS) - cyber criminals could have planted trojans, keyloggers, and other malware, don't use your computer until removing possible threats.
• Help other Internet users: report Internet scams to Federal Trade Commission.

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