How to remove software causing redirects to search.standartanalog.com

What is search.standartanalog.com?

search.standartanalog.com is a fake search engine. These bogus search tools are usually promoted by browser hijackers. Note that search.standartanalog.com is promoted by adware-type software with browser hijacker traits (e.g. ExtendedProcesser). Fake search engines typically have data tracking capabilities, and this extends to browser hijackers and adware.

Due to the dubious techniques used to proliferate this rogue software, it is also classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA). The apps that promote search.standartanalog.com have been observed being spread via fake Adobe Flash Player updaters/installers. This dubious distribution method is employed to proliferate Trojans, ransomware and other malware.

Browser hijackers primarily target Google Chrome, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and other popular browsers. These applications reassign the homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URLs to the addresses of bogus search engines.

To elaborate on how this affects browsing, with software promoting search.standartanalog.com installed (e.g. ExtendedProcesser), each new browser tab/window opened and search query typed into the URL bar redirects to search.standartanalog.com.

Fake search tools are rarely capable of providing unique results, and so they tend to redirect to Yahoo, Bing, Google and other legitimate search engines. Furthermore, browser hijackers can reset any changes users attempt to make to their browsers, if the software does not deny access to the browser settings outright.

Therefore, recovering an affected browser is impossible without removing the browser hijacker. Adware-type applications (which have been observed promoting search.standartanalog.com) run intrusive advertisement campaigns. They deliver pop-ups, banners, coupons and other intrusive ads.

As well as diminishing the browsing experience, as they overlay web page content and reduce browsing speed, intrusive ads are also a threat to device/user safety. When clicked, they can redirect to various untrusted/malicious websites and some can even stealthily download/install rogue software (e.g. PUAs).

As mentioned, most PUAs (browser hijackers and including adware) can track data. They can monitor browsing activity (browsing and search engine histories) and collect personal information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details).

In summary, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, financial loss, serious privacy issues and even identity theft. Therefore, you are strongly advised to eliminate all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	search.standartanalog.com browser hijacker
Threat Type	Browser hijacker, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names (rogue installer)	Avast (MacOS:Bundlore-DY [Adw]), Ikarus (Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Shlayer), Sophos AV (Bundlore (PUA)), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Bnodlero.ay), Full List (VirusTotal).
Serving IP Address	13.249.93.122
Symptoms	Your Mac became slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you get redirected to shady websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites, loss of private information.
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56d2n4d.com, search.navigationbuffer.com and searchiing.com are some examples of other fake search engines, and DynamicImprovment, GeneralSection, and SmartResultsRemote of adware similar to ExtendedProcesser. Regardless of type (adware, browser hijackers, etc.), PUAs often seem legitimate and harmless.

Users are often enticed into download/installation with offers of "useful" functionality, however, the features promised are rarely operational. The only purpose of this unwanted software is to generate revenue for the developers.

Rather than delivering any real value, PUAs can hijack browsers, cause redirects, run intrusive advertisement campaigns, collect sensitive and personally identifiable information.

How did search.standartanalog.com install on my computer

PUAs are distributed via the download/installation set-ups of other software. This deceptive marketing tactic 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 inadvertently allowing bundled content into the system.

Some PUAs have "official" download web pages. Intrusive ads proliferate these applications as well. Once clicked, they can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without users' consent.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

You are strongly advised to research all software prior to download/installation. All downloads must be done from official and verified sources. Untrusted channels such as unofficial and free file-hosting sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders commonly offer bundled content.

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

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

Deceptive application installer promoting search.standartanalog.com:

search.standartanalog.com promoting ExtendedProcesser adware installed on the Safari browser:

search.standartanalog.com set as the default option in Google Chrome browsers:

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Quick menu:

• What is search.standartanalog.com?
• STEP 1. Remove search.standartanalog.com related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove search.standartanalog.com redirect from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove search.standartanalog.com browser hijacker from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove search.standartanalog.com homepage and default search engine from Mozilla Firefox.

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

search.standartanalog.com redirect removal:

Remove search.standartanalog.com-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 browser hijacker-related files and folders

Click the Finder icon from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for browser hijacker 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 browser hijackers - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Browser hijacker commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for browser hijacker 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 browser hijacker 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 browser hijackers - "installmac.AppRemoval.plist", "myppes.download.plist", "mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist", "kuklorest.update.plist", etc. Browser hijacker commonly installs several files with the exact same string.

Check for browser hijacker 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 browser hijackers, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

Remove browser hijackers from Internet browsers

Remove Safari browser hijackers:

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.

Change your homepage:

In the "Preferences" window, select the "General" tab. To set your homepage, type the preferred website URL (for example: www.google.com) in the Homepage field. You can also click the "Set to Current Page" button if you wish to set your homepage to the website you are currently visiting.

Change your default search engine:

In the "Preferences" window, select the "Search" tab. Here you will find a drop-down menu labeled "Search engine:" Simply select your preferred search engine from the drop-down list.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove Google Chrome browser hijackers:

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".

Change your homepage

Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome) and select "Settings". In the "On startup" section, disable the malicious extension (if present), look for a browser hijacker URL below the "Open a specific or set of pages" option. If present, click on the three vertical dots icon and select "Remove".

Change your default search engine:

To change your default search engine in Google Chrome: Click the Chrome menu icon (at the top right corner of Google Chrome), select "Settings", in the "Search engine" section, click "Manage search engines...", in the opened list look for a browser hijacker URL, when located click the three vertical dots near this URL and select "Delete".

• 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".

Change your homepage

To reset your homepage, click the Firefox menu (at the top right corner of the main window), then select "Settings", in the opened window disable malicious extension (if present), remove the browser hijacker URL and enter your preferred domain, which will open each time you start Mozilla Firefox.

Change your default search engine:

In the URL address bar, type "about:config" and press Enter. Click "Accept the Risk and Continue".

In the search filter at the top, type: "extensionControlled". Set both results to "false" by either double-clicking each entry or clicking the button.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

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