How to uninstall DynamicAnalog adware from operating systems

What is DynamicAnalog adware?

DynamicAnalog is rogue software categorized as adware and also possessing browser hijacker traits. Following successful infiltration, this application operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and making modifications to promote Safe Finder, a fake search engine.

Additionally, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities employed to monitor users' browsing activity. Due to the dubious methods employed to proliferate DynamicAnalog, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

Adware delivers pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, full-page and other intrusive advertisements. These significantly diminish the browsing experience, since they overlay web page content and limit browsing speed.

When clicked, intrusive ads redirect to various untrusted/malicious websites and some can even execute scripts to download/install unwanted software without users' permission. Browser hijackers assign the addresses of bogus search engines as the homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URLs.

Therefore, each new browser tab/window opened and each search query typed into the URL bar redirects to the promoted address. With DynamicAnalog installed on the Safari browser, the aforementioned actions cause redirects to Safe Finder.

In Google Chrome browsers, however, DynamicAnalog promotes Safe Finder by first redirecting to search.adjustablesample.com. Rogue search engines are seldom capable of generating unique results, and so they redirect (or cause redirection chains leading) to legitimate sites.

Safe Finder is no exception to this, and employs Yahoo, a genuine search engine, to provide search results. Furthermore, browser hijackers can restrict/deny access to browser settings and/or undo any permitted changes made. Most PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) can track data, and it is highly likely that DynamicAnalog can do so as well.

These applications can monitor browsing activity (browsing and search engine histories) and collect personal information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). The gathered data is typically shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

In summary, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft. To protect device integrity and user safety, remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by DynamicAnalog
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), Sophos AV (Adloadr (PUA)), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.C), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.i), 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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FunctionRecord, EssentialCommand and PromoteMethod  are some examples of other apps within the adware category. This software may seem normal and innocuous, and offer a wide variety of "useful" functionality. Despite how good the advertised features may sound, they are rarely operational.

In fact, this information is true of most PUAs. These unwanted applications have just one purpose: to generate revenue at users' expense. Rather than delivering any real value, PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects and track sensitive data.

How did DynamicAnalog install on my computer?

PUAs are often downloaded/installed with other products. This deceptive marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions is termed "bundling". Rushing download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and sections, etc.) increases the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system.

Intrusive ads also proliferate these apps. Once clicked, they can execute scripts, designed to stealthily download/install PUAs.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

All products should be researched before download/installation. To ensure download of trustworthy software, use only official and verified download channels. Dubious sources such as unofficial and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.) and other third party downloaders can offer deceptive or bundled content.

When downloading/installing, you are advised to read the terms, study all possible options, use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings and opt-out of additional apps, tools, functions, and so on. Intrusive advertisements may seem legitimate, however, they can redirect to dubious web pages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

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

Pop-up window displayed once DynamicAnalog installation is complete:

DynamicAnalog adware installation folder:

DynamicAnalog adware installed onto the Safari browser:

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Quick menu:

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

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

DynamicAnalog adware removal:

Remove DynamicAnalog-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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