How to uninstall GlobalToolboxSearch adware from the operating system

What is GlobalToolboxSearch?

GlobalToolboxSearch is a rogue application classified as adware and possesses capabilities typical of browser hijackers. Following successful installation, GlobalToolboxSearch operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns, modifying browsers and promoting fake search engines.

Additionally, most adware programs and browser hijackers can track browsing-related data. Due to its dubious proliferation methods, GlobalToolboxSearch is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). This app is proliferated via fake Adobe Flash Player updaters.

Rogue software updaters/installers are often used to distribute not just PUAs, but also Trojans, ransomware and other malware.

GlobalToolboxSearch adware enables the placement of various intrusive ads (e.g. pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, etc.) on any visited website. These advertisements significantly diminish the browsing experience, as they overlay page content and limit browsing speed.

When clicked, intrusive advertisements redirect to untrusted/malicious sites and execute scripts designed to stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs). Browser hijackers operate by reassigning the homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URLs to the addresses of bogus search engines.

Therefore, each web search made via the URL bar and each new browser tab/window opened, redirects to the promoted address. Nevertheless, these fake search engines typically cannot provide unique results, and so they redirect to (or cause redirection chain leading to) Google, Yahoo, Bing and other legitimate search engines.

Furthermore, any changes users attempt to make to their browsers are automatically reset, if access to the settings is permitted at all. Therefore, to recover an affected browser, it is necessary to remove the browser hijacker. Furthermore, most PUAs have data tracking capabilities.

They monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect 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 profit.

To summarize, the presence of 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, you are strongly advised to remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by GlobalToolboxSearch
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AD [Trj]), DrWeb (Adware.Mac.Loader.17), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adload.AE), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.k), Full List (VirusTotal)
Additional Information	This application belongs to the 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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DisplaySuccess, CoordinatorMedia and SearchVirtualInfo are some examples of other adware programs. This software often seems legitimate and normal. People are tempted into download/installation with offers of "useful" functionality, however, the features promised are rarely operational.

In fact, this applies to all PUAs. These unwanted apps have just one purpose: to generate revenue at users' expense. PUAs run intrusive advertisement campaigns, hijack browsers, cause unwanted redirects and collect private data.

How did GlobalToolboxSearch install on my computer?

Distribution via fake software updaters is just one way that PUAs are proliferated. These applications are often downloaded/installed with other products. This deceptive marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions is called "bundling".

By rushing through download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, etc.), many users risk unintentionally allowing bundled content onto devices. Some PUAs have "official" download web pages. Once clicked, intrusive ads can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without users' consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

All products should be researched before download/installation or purchase. Use only official and verified download channels. Untrustworthy sources, such as unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.) and other third party downloaders should be avoided, since they can offer deceptive and/or bundled content.

When downloading/installing, read the terms, explore all available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out of supplementary apps, tools, features and other additions. Intrusive ads may seem normal and harmless, however, they can redirect to dubious sites (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

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

Files related to GlobalToolboxSearch adware that need to be removed:

• ~/Library/Application Support/com.GlobalToolboxSearch/GlobalToolboxSearch
• ~/Library/Application Support/com.GlobalToolboxSearchDaemon/GlobalToolboxSearch
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.GlobalToolboxSearch.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.GlobalToolboxSearchDaemon.plist

IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote GlobalToolboxSearch are designed to create a new device profile. Therefore, before taking any further removal steps, perform these actions:

1) Click the "Preferences" icon in the menu bar and select "Profiles".

2) Select the "GlobalToolboxSearch" profile and delete it.

3) Perform a full system scan with Combo Cleaner anti-virus suite.

After performing these actions, you can proceed with further removal steps for this adware.

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove GlobalToolboxSearch adware using Combo Cleaner:

GlobalToolboxSearch adware removal:

Remove GlobalToolboxSearch-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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