How to uninstall AccessibleBoost adware from operating systems

What is AccessibleBoost?

AccessibleBoost is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. It runs intrusive advertisement campaigns, makes modifications to browser settings and promotes a fake search engine. AccessibleBoost promotes z6airr.com in this manner. 

AccessibleBoost monitors browsing activity - most adware-type apps and browser hijackers have these data tracking capabilities. Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate AccessibleBoost, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

One of the proliferation methods used for this app is distribution via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Bogus software updaters/installers are used to spread PUAs and also malware (e.g. Trojans, ransomware, etc.).

Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys and other intrusive advertisements, typically, on any visited website. These ads overlay web page content and limit browsing speed.

Additionally, when intrusive ads are clicked, they can redirect to dubious/malicious sites and some can even execute scripts to stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs). Browser hijackers reassign the homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URL to the addresses of fake search engines.

Therefore, with AccessibleBoost installed, each new browser tab/window opened and search query typed into the URL bar redirects to z6airr.com. Fake search engines are seldom capable of generating unique results, and so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing and other legitimate sites.

Browser hijackers can undo any changes users attempt to make to their browsers and/or restrict/deny access to the browser settings. Furthermore, most PUAs can track data. They monitor browsing history (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details).

The collected data usually contains personally identifiable information, which PUA developers share/sell to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). To summarize, the presence of unwanted software on devices can result in system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft.

To ensure device integrity and user safety, remove all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by AccessibleBoost
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), Endgame (Malicious (moderate Confidence)), 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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InitiatorField, SectionIndexer, and CapitalCharacterSearch are some examples of software within the adware category, which may seem legitimate and useful. Users are often enticed into download/installation with a wide variety of functionality, however, the features promised are rarely operational. In fact, this applies to most PUAs.

The sole purpose of these unwanted applications is to generate revenue for the developers. Regular users receive no value and can instead experience serious issues. PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, modify browsers, cause redirects and track private data.

How did AccessibleBoost install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed via the download/installation set-ups of other products. "Bundling" is the term used to describe this deceptive marketing tactic of packing regular with unwanted or malicious additions. Rushing download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, using presets, etc.) increases the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system.

Certain PUAs have "official" promotional web pages from which they can be downloaded. Intrusive advertisements proliferate these applications as well. Once 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 products prior to download/installation and/or purchase. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources. Dubious download channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders should be avoided.

When downloading/installing, it is important to read the terms, study all possible options, use the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings and opt-out of supplementary apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive ads may seem normal, however, they can redirect to gambling, pornography, adult-dating and various other highly dubious sites.

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

AccessibleBoost adware distributed via fake Adobe Flash Player updater/installer:

Pop-up window displayed once AccessibleBoost installation is complete:

Appearance of AccessibleBoost promoting z6airr.com (GIF):

AccessibleBoost adware installation folder:

AccessibleBoost adware installed onto the Safari browser:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove AccessibleBoost adware using Combo Cleaner:

AccessibleBoost adware removal:

Remove AccessibleBoost-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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