How to uninstall DefaultAnalog adware

What is DefaultAnalog?

DefaultAnalog is an adware-type application with browser hijacker traits. Following successful installation, it delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns, modifies browser settings and promotes fake search engines. On Safari browsers, this app promotes 0yrvtrh.com, whilst on Google Chrome, search.adjustablesample.com.

Furthermore, most adware-type apps and browser hijackers collect browsing-related information. Since most users download/install DefaultAnalog inadvertently, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

Adware delivers pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, full-page and other intrusive advertisements. These overlay web page content and restrict browsing speed. When clicked, intrusive ads redirect to dubious/malicious sites and some can even stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs).

Browser hijackers assign the addresses of fake search engines as the homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URLs. Therefore, with a browser hijacker installed, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar redirect to the promoted address.

In the case of DefaultAnalog, it redirects to 0yrvtrh.com on Safari, and to search.adjustablesample.com on Google Chrome. Fake search engines are usually unable to generate unique results, and so they redirect to Yahoo, Bing, Google and other legitimate sites.

Additionally, browser hijackers can deny access to the browser setting and/or undo any permitted changes made. Therefore, without removing the hijacking software, it is impossible to recover the affected browser. As mentioned, most PUAs have data tracking capabilities.

They can monitor browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, etc.) and gather sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). The collected data typically includes personally identifiable information.

Furthermore, this information is often monetized by sharing with and/or selling to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can result in system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft.

To protect device integrity and user safety, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be eliminated without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by DefaultAnalog
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), SentinelOne (Static ML) (DFI - Suspicious Archive), 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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AssistiveModule, LogarithmicRecord, AdjustableView, and FieldIndexer are some examples of other adware-type applications. They may seem normal and useful, and people are enticed into download/installation with offers of various functionality, however, the advertised features are rarely operational.

In fact, this applies to most PUAs. The sole purpose of this unwanted software is to generate revenue for the developers. Regular users receive no real value and can experience serious issues. PUAs run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects and collect vulnerable data.

How did DefaultAnalog install on my computer?

PUAs are often downloaded/installed with other products. "Bundling" is the term used to describe this deceptive marketing method of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions. By rushing through download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps, etc.), many users risk unintentionally allowing bundled content into their devices.

Certain PUAs have "official" download web pages. Intrusive ads proliferate these apps 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 software before download/installation and/or purchase. Use only official and verified download channels, since untrusted sources including unofficial and free file-hosting sites, P2P sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.) and other third party downloaders can offer deceptive and/or bundled content.

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

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

Pop-up window displayed once DefaultAnalog adware installation is complete:

Appearance of DefaultAnalog promoting 0yrvtrh.com (GIF):

Appearance of DefaultAnalog promoting search.adjustablesample.com (GIF):

DefaultAnalog adware installed onto the Safari browser:

DefaultAnalog adware installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove DefaultAnalog adware using Combo Cleaner:

DefaultAnalog adware removal:

Remove DefaultAnalog-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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