How to uninstall DynamicExtra adware from the operating system

What is DynamicExtra?

DynamicExtra is an adware-type application with browser hijacker characteristics. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting fake search engines. DynamicExtra promotes the Safe Finder web search tool by opening it through akamaihd.net.

Most apps of this type can monitor users' browsing habits. Due to its dubious proliferation methods, DynamicExtra is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

DynamicExtra adware enables the placement of third party graphical content on any visited website. Therefore, the application delivers pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys and other intrusive ads. These limit browsing speed and web page visibility. Additionally, once clicked, they force-open untrusted/rogue, deceptive/scam, compromised and malicious sites.

Clicking them can also trigger them to execute scripts to stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs). Browser hijackers operate by assigning the addresses of fake search engines as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab/window URLs.

Therefore, any new browser tab/window opened and search query typed into the URL bar redirects to the address of a bogus search engine. These fake search tools typically cannot generate unique results, and so redirect (or cause redirection chains ending with) legitimate sites.

In the case of DynamicExtra, it promotes Safe Finder via akamaihd.net. This results in a redirect to search.yahoo.com, which is a genuine search engine. The only way to recover hijacked browsers is to removing the software responsible for the hijacking, since any changes users attempt to make to their browsers are automatically reset, if access to the settings is allowed at all.

Most PUAs have data tracking capabilities. They can record browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather personal information (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). This sensitive data is often shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) intent on misusing it for financial gain.

Therefore, the presence of these unwanted apps on systems can lead to various infiltration and infections, serious privacy issues, financial loss and even identity theft. To protect device and user safety, remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by DynamicExtra
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AB [Trj]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.D), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.g), ZoneAlarm by Check Point (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.g), 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), 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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ArtemisSearch, TotalLetterSearch and AtlantaLookup are some examples of other adware infections. Apps categorized as such usually seem legitimate and useful. People are enticed into download/installation with offers of various functions, however, these rarely work as advertised and, in most cases, are nonoperational.

This is common to all PUAs. The only purpose of these unwanted applications is to generate profit for the developers. PUAs deliver intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects and track vulnerable data.

How did DynamicExtra install on my computer?

PUAs are often downloaded/installed with other products. This deceptive marketing tactic of pre-packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions is called "bundling". Rushing download and installation processes (e.g. skipping steps and sections, etc.) increases the risk of inadvertent installation of bundled content.

Some PUAs have "official" download sites. Intrusive advertisements also proliferate these apps. Once clicked, they can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without users' consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are advised to research all products, prior to download/installation. All downloads should be performed from official and verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels such as P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, Gnutella, eMule, etc.) and other third party downloaders can offer deceptive or bundled content and should be avoided.

When downloading/installing, it is important to read the terms, study all available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out of additional apps, tools, features and so on. Intrusive ads may seem normal and innocuous, however, they can redirect to dubious websites (e.g. gambling, adult-dating, pornography, etc.).

If you encounter these ads/redirects, check the system and immediately eliminate all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with DynamicExtra, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once DynamicExtra installation is complete:

DynamicExtra redirecting users to Safe Finder website via akamaihd.net:

DynamicExtra adware installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

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

DynamicExtra adware removal:

Remove DynamicExtra-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.

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