How to uninstall OdysseusLookup adware from the operating system

What is OdysseusLookup?

OdysseusLookup is a rogue application classified as adware and possessing browser hijacker traits. Following successful installation, OdysseusLookup delivers intrusive ad campaigns, makes alterations to browser settings and promotes fake search engines.

Most adware type apps and browser hijackers collect browsing-relating information, and this is likely to include OdysseusLookup. Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate this app, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

One of the methods used to distribute OdysseusLookup is via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Note that bogus software updaters/installers are also used to spread Trojans, ransomware and other malware.

Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, coupons, surveys, banners and other intrusive advertisements, typically on any visited website. The delivered ads significantly diminish the browsing experience, since they limit website visibility and browsing speed.

Once clicked, intrusive ads redirect to dubious/malicious sites and can even stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs). Browser hijackers assign the addresses of fake search engines as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab/window URLs.

With this software installed, each new browser tab/window opened and search made via the URL bar redirects to the promoted address. Rogue search engines are seldom capable of generating unique results, and so they tend to redirect to (or cause redirection chains ending with) Yahoo, Google, Bing and other genuine sites.

Furthermore, any changes users attempt to make to their browsers are automatically reset, if access to the settings is permitted at all. Therefore, the only way of recovering an affected browser is by removing the browser hijacker. As mentioned, most PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) have data tracking capabilities.

They can record users' browsing activity (URLs visited, web pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather personal information derived from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). The collected data can be particularly sensitive and PUA developers often monetize it by sharing/selling it to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

To summarize, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and identity theft. To ensure device integrity and user safety, you are strongly advised to eliminate all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by OdysseusLookup
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AD [Trj]), BitDefender (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.Rload.5), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adloa), 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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DataSearchLauncher, VirtualDeskSearch and LookWebResults are some examples of other adware-type apps. They may seem legitimate and useful, often tempting users into download/installation with offers of various functionalities. Despite how good these features may sound, they are rarely operational.

In fact, this is true of all PUAs. The only purpose of these unwanted applications is to generate revenue for the developers, whilst regular users receive no real value and can instead experience serious problems. PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects and collect private data.

How did OdysseusLookup install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed via the download/installation set-ups of other software. "Bundling" is the term used to define this deceptive marketing tactic of pre-packing regular products with unwanted or malicious additions.

Rushing download/installation processes (e.g. skipping steps and sections, using pre-set options, etc.) increases the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system. Some PUAs have "official" download sites. Intrusive ads proliferate these applications as well. When clicked, they can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without users' permission.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are strongly advised to research all software before download/installation. Use only official and verified download channels. Untrusted sources such as unofficial and free-file hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and third party downloaders can offer deceptive and bundled content.

Download and installation processes must be treated with caution. Read the terms, study all available options, use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings and opt-out of additional apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive ads may seem normal, however, they can redirect to dubious pages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on).

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

Files related to OdysseusLookup adware that need to be removed:

• ~/Library/Application Support/com.OdysseusLookup/OdysseusLookup
• ~/Library/Application Support/com.OdysseusLookupDaemon/OdysseusLookup
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.OdysseusLookup.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.OdysseusLookupDaemon.plist

IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote OdysseusLookup adware 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 "OdysseusLookup" 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 OdysseusLookup?
• STEP 1. Remove OdysseusLookup related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove OdysseusLookup ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove OdysseusLookup adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove OdysseusLookup ads from Mozilla Firefox.

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

OdysseusLookup adware removal:

Remove OdysseusLookup-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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