How to uninstall the ExtendedField adware?

What is ExtendedField?

ExtendedField is a piece of rogue software. It is classified as adware and has browser hijacker traits. ExtendedField operates by delivering intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifying browser settings to promote fake search engines.

Since most users download/install ExtendedField unintentionally, it is also categorized as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). Additionally, apps within this category (adware and browser hijackers included) typically collect browsing-related and other sensitive information.

It is noteworthy that ExtendedField has been observed being distributed via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Illegitimate software updaters/installers are notorious for proliferating PUAs and even malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, etc.).

Adware delivers pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, full-page/full-screen, and other intrusive adverts. This third-party graphical content is typically displayed on any visited website and/or different interfaces.

Aside from severely crippling the browsing experience (by limiting webpage visibility and slowing down browsing speed), the delivered ads endanger device and user safety. Intrusive advertisements promote (redirect to) various sale-based, unreliable, misleading, deceptive/scam, compromised, and malicious sites.

Furthermore, some of these ads can be triggered (by being clicked) to execute scripts designed to download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user permission. Browser hijackers assign fake web searcher addresses as browsers' homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URLs.

Hence, with such a piece of software installed: every new browser tab/window opened and search query typed into the URL bar - redirect to the promoted address. Illegitimate search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other genuine ones.

Browser hijackers can reset any changes users try to make to their browsers and/or restrict/deny access to the browser settings outright. Therefore, recovering a hijacked browser is impossible without removing the software affecting it.

What is more, most PUAs have data tracking abilities. Information of interest includes: URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.

The collected data is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals). In summary, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. To protect device integrity and user privacy, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be eliminated immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ExtendedField
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Additional Information	This application belongs to 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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OriginalUnitValue, BoostConsole, FlexibleSector, SimpleProjectSearch - are some examples of adware-type applications. They look legitimate and harmless, enticing users into download/installation with various "useful" features.

However, the functions seldom work as advertised, and in most cases - they do not work at all. In fact, this is true of nearly all PUAs. The sole goal of unwanted software is to generate revenue for the developers.

Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can run intrusive advertisement campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects, and collect private information.

How did ExtendedField install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through download/installation setups of other products. This false marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is termed "bundling".

Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the device.

Once clicked on, intrusive adverts can execute scripts to stealthily download/install PUAs. Some of these applications may also have "official" promotional/download pages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software before download/installation and/or purchase. Additionally, all downloads must be done from official and verified sources.

Since dubious download channels, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer harmful and bundled content.

When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from supplementary apps, tools, features, and so forth. Intrusive advertisements appear ordinary and innocuous; however, they redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

In case of encounters with such adverts and/or redirects, the device must be checked and all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed from it without delay. If your computer is already infected with ExtendedField, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Text presented in the pop-up window displayed when ExtendedField adware is present on the system:

"ExtendedFieldd" will damage your computer.

 

This file was downloaded on an unknown date.

 

OK
Show in Finder

Delusive installer (fake Flash Player updater) promoting ExtendedField adware;

First installation step:

Second installation step:

Files related to the ExtendedField adware that need to be removed:

• ~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.ExtendedField.service.app
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.ExtendedField.service.plist
• /Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.ExtendedField.system
• /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.ExtendedField.system.plist

IMPORTANT NOTE! In some cases malicious applications like ExtendedField alter system proxy settings, thereby causing unwanted redirects to a variety of questionable websites.

The redirects are likely to remain even after removing the application itself. Thus, you'll have to 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 the protocols. You should also set the settings of each protocol to default - "*.local, 169.254/16".

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove ExtendedField adware using Combo Cleaner:

ExtendedField adware removal:

Remove ExtendedField-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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