How to uninstall BinarySignSearch adware from operating systems

What is BinarySignSearch?

BinarySignSearch is a rogue application classified as adware and possessing browser hijacker traits. This app operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns and making alterations to browser settings to promote fake search engines. Most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have data tracking capabilities, which are employed to monitor users' browsing activity.

It is highly likely that BinarySignSearch has such capabilities as well. Since most users download/install this piece of software unintentionally, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). One of the dubious methods used to distribute BinarySignSearch is via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

Bogus updaters/installers also proliferate malware (e.g. Trojans, ransomware, etc.).

Adware delivers various intrusive advertisements such as pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, full-page and others. These significantly diminish the browsing experience, since they overlay web page content and reduce browsing speed. When clicked, intrusive ads redirect to untrusted/rogue, sale-oriented, compromised, deceptive/scam and malicious websites.

Furthermore, some of these advertisements can stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs) when clicked. Browser hijackers assign the addresses of fake 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. Fake search engines are rarely capable of providing search results, and so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing and other genuine sites.

Additionally, browser hijackers can restrict/deny access to browser settings and/or undo any permitted changes made. Most PUAs (including adware and browser hijackers) can track data. They can monitor browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather personal information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details).

This sensitive data is typically shared with and/or sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), likewise seeking to misuse it for profit. To summarize, the presence of these unwanted apps on devices can result in system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft.

Therefore, you are strongly advised to remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by BinarySignSearch
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AD [Trj]), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.AdLoad.VB), 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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DynamicAnalog, FunctionRecord, and EssentialCommand are some examples of other adware-type applications. They may seem normal and useful, and people are often enticed into download/installation with a wide variety of functionality, however, these features usually do not work, and this is typical of all PUAs.

The only purpose of these unwanted apps is to generate revenue at users' expense. Rather than delivering any real value, PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, modify browser settings, cause redirects and collect private information.

How did BinarySignSearch install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through the download/installation set-ups of other software. This deceptive marketing technique of pre-packing regular products with unwanted or malicious additions is termed "bundling". Rushing downloads/installations (e.g. ignoring terms skipping steps, etc.) increases the risk of inadvertent installation of bundled content.

Some PUAs have "official" download web pages. Once clicked, intrusive ads can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without users' permission.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are advised to research all software before download/installation or purchase. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources. Untrusted channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, Gnutella, eMule, etc.) and other third party downloaders can offer 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 so on. Intrusive advertisements may seem legitimate, however, they often redirect to various dubious websites (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

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

Files related to BinarySignSearch adware that need to be removed:

• ~/Library/Application Support/com.BinarySignSearch/BinarySignSearch
• ~/Library/Application Support/com.BinarySignSearchDaemon/BinarySignSearch
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.BinarySignSearch.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.BinarySignSearchDaemon.plist

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

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

BinarySignSearch adware removal:

Remove BinarySignSearch-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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