How to uninstall software that was downloaded from dataf0ral1.com

What is dataf0ral1[.]com?

dataf0ral1[.]com operates in a similar way to mob1ledev1ces[.]com and faters0upload[.]com, however, there are many of other web pages of this type. When visited, the site downloads a .dmg file, a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. Typically, fake Adobe Flash Player installers are designed to install potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

For example, browser hijackers and adware. In some cases, they install malicious software including Trojans, ransomware, and other high-risk malware. Note that people do not usually visit pages like dataf0ral1[.]com intentionally - they are opened via clicked deceptive advertisements, untrustworthy web pages or PUAs already installed on the browser or operating system.

If used, fake Adobe Flash Player installers install browser hijackers and/or adware-type applications. Most browser hijackers promote various fake search engines by changing browser settings. Furthermore, these apps gather browsing data (IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited pages, and so on).

In some cases, they record personal, sensitive information. Adware-type apps display various advertisements (coupons, banners, surveys, pop-up ads).

When clicked, these ads open dubious websites or cause unwanted download/installation of potentially malicious apps, however, fake Adobe Flash Player installers can also infect systems with malicious software such as Trojans, ransomware and other software of this kind.

Trojans are programs that often open 'backdoors' for other malware. In summary, installed Trojans commonly install other malicious software/cause chain infection. Ransomware is software that encrypts data and creates/displays ransom messages that contain instructions about how to contact cyber criminals, pay the ransom and other details.

Typically, victims cannot decrypt their files without tools specific tools held only by the developers of the installed ransomware. In summary, fake Adobe Flash Player installers can cause problems relating to browsing safety, privacy, monetary, data loss, identity theft, and other issues.

Therefore, never trust dataf0ral1[.]com or other pages that download fake Adobe Flash Player installers.

Threat Summary:

Name	dataf0ral1.com pop-up
Threat Type	Phishing, Scam, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names (install.dmg)	Avast (MacOS:Downloader-AA [Drp]), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Generic.15796), Emsisoft (Adware.MAC.Generic.15796 (B)), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Bnodlero.aq), Full List (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	78.140.165.14
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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The internet is full of websites that deceive visitors into using fake Adobe Flash Player installers. These pages suggest that the installed version of Adobe Flash Player is out of date and encourages visitors to update/install the latest version. Note that these sites never download the official installer of Adobe Flash Player.

Therefore, such pages should never be trusted. If your browser opens these rogue sites automatically, it very likely that it is forced to do so by a PUA that is already installed.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

People cause often cause unwanted downloads and installations by clicking deceptive advertisements or by downloading/installing programs without checking settings within the set-ups. People are often tricked into downloading and installing PUAs when developers distribute them using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

I.e., when they include PUAs into the set-ups of programs that people wish to download/install willingly. In most cases, information about these additional downloads is hidden in settings such as "Custom", "Advanced", and so on. When people download and install software without checking and changing these settings, they often download and install PUAs inadvertently.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

Do not download or install software through unofficial websites, third party downloaders/installers, Peer-to-Peer networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule) or other such tools/channels - they are often used to distribute dubious, unwanted software (PUAs). Files and programs should be downloaded only from official websites and through direct links.

Check download/installation settings such as "Advanced", "Custom" and "Manual" and dismiss offers to download or install additionally-included, potentially unwanted apps. Do not click intrusive advertisements that are displayed on dubious web pages - they often lead to other untrusted websites or cause download/installation of various unwanted applications.

Remove any unwanted extensions, add-ons and plug-ins installed on the browser immediately. The same should be applied to software of this kind that is installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Appearance of dataf0ral1[.]com (GIF):

Appearance of dataf0ral1[.]com (GIF):

Appearance of dataf0ral1[.]com (GIF):

Fake Adobe Flash Player installer (install.dmg):

Another screenshot of a Fake Adobe Flash Player installer:

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Quick menu:

• What is dataf0ral1[.]com?
• STEP 1. Remove PUA related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

Potentially unwanted applications removal:

Remove 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.

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