How to remove StandartProduct adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is StandartProduct?
Most users download and install apps like StandartProduct accidentally because of the deceptive methods used to distribute them. StandartProduct is distributed using a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. Apps that users download and install inadvertently are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
StandartProduct displays advertisements, promotes a fake search engine address, and probably also collects data relating to browsing activities (or other information). In this way, the app functions both as adware and as a browser hijacker.
In most cases, advertising-supported applications display advertisements within the web browser and conceal underlying contents of opened pages. They also open untrusted pages when users click them. These apps can serve ads that are capable of downloading and installing other unwanted apps by executing certain scripts. Some examples of ads generated are banners, coupons, surveys, and pop-ups.
As mentioned, StandartProduct functions as adware and as a browser hijacker: it changes certain browser settings to promote a fake search engine. Usually, apps of this type change the homepage, new tab, and default search engine to a fake search engine. Search engines promoted through browser hijackers show results generated by other (often legitimate) search engines, or they generate misleading results and display ads.
Typically, there is no way to remove the address of a fake search engine from the settings of a hijacked browser as long as the app promoting it is installed on the browser (or the operating system).
StandartProduct and similar apps can access and record browsing data such as Internet Protocol addresses, entered search queries, geolocations, addresses of visited websites, etc. They might also record private, sensitive information including passwords, credit card details, and other personal data. Developers sell the data to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) or monetize it in other ways.
Therefore, it is not safe to have apps such as StandartProduct installed on the browser or computer.
| Name | Ads by StandartProduct |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names (StandartProduct.system) | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AM [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.27623), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adload.AE), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Agent.u), Microsoft (PUA:MacOS/Adload.K!MTB), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
| 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. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
In summary, adware, browser hijackers and other PUAs can cause serious issues, from privacy breaches to monetary loss. Furthermore, most of these apps are useless to regular users. Their main purpose is to generate revenue for the developers. Therefore, remove adware and other PUAs from computers and browsers immediately.
More adware examples are UniversalToolSearch, LauncherSetup, and DefaultExplorer.
How did StandartProduct install on my computer?
As mentioned, in order to trick users into installing the StandartProduct application, developers distribute it using a fake Adobe Flash Player installer that is available for download on a deceptive, potentially malicious website. Fake installers can be designed to install ransomware, Trojans, and other malware.
People often download and install unwanted apps inadvertently via deceptive advertisements - they click ads that cause unwanted download/installations by executing certain scripts.
Unwanted downloads and installations also occur during download/installation of other programs. I.e., when PUAs are included into the set-ups as 'extra offers'. This PUA distribution method of PUAs is called "bundling".
Typically, offers to download and install these additional apps can be declined via "Custom", "Advanced" or other settings, or by unticking certain checkboxes within the set-ups. When users download and install programs without making these checks and changes, they often allow PUAs to infiltrate.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Download software and files from official websites and via direct links. It is not safe to use torrent clients, eMule (or other Peer-to-Peer networks), third party downloaders, unofficial websites or other sources of this kind.
Avoid third party installers. Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings, and decline offers to download or install unwanted software. Do not click ads that are displayed on dubious websites, since they can open other untrusted websites or even cause unwanted downloads and installations.
Remove any unwanted, suspicious applications (extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins) that are installed on the browser. The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system.
Regularly scan your computer with reputable antivirus or anti-spyware software and keep this software up to date.
If your computer is already infected with StandartProduct, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Text in a pop-up that is likely to appear while StandartProduct is present:
"StandartProduct" will damage your computer.
This file was downloaded on an unknown date.
OK
Show in Finder
Deceptive installer used to distribute StandartProduct adware (first installation step):
Deceptive application installer used to distribute StandartProduct adware (second installation step):
Files related to StandartProduct adware that need to be removed:
- ~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.StandartProduct.service.app
- ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.StandartProduct.service.plist
- /Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.StandartProduct.system
- /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.StandartProduct.system.plist
IMPORTANT NOTE! In some cases, malicious applications like StandartProduct alter system proxy settings, thereby causing unwanted redirects to a variety of dubious websites.
The redirects are likely to remain even after removing the application itself. Thus, you must restore them manually.
Step 1: Click on the gear icon in the Dock to navigate to the system settings. If the icon is not present in the Dock, you can find it in the Launchpad.
Step 2: Navigate to the Network settings.
Step 3: Select the connected network and click "Advanced...".
Step 4: Click on the "Proxies" tab and untick all protocols. You should also assign the settings of each protocol to the default: "*.local, 169.254/16".
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Quick menu:
- What is StandartProduct?
- STEP 1. Remove StandartProduct related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove StandartProduct ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove StandartProduct adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove StandartProduct ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove StandartProduct adware using Combo Cleaner:
StandartProduct adware removal:
Remove StandartProduct-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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