ProManagerRecord Adware (Mac)

What is ProManagerRecord?

ProManagerRecord is a rogue application classified as adware. Additionally, it has browser hijacker traits. Hence, following successful installation, this piece of software delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns and promotes fake search engines - by making alterations to browser settings.

Most adware and browser hijackers collect browsing-related information, and ProManagerRecord likely has such data tracking abilities as well.

Due to the questionable methods used to proliferate ProManagerRecord, it is categorized as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). This app has been noted being spread via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

ProManagerRecord adware distributed via fake Flash Player updater

Adware enables the placement of third-party graphical content on any visited website and/or other interfaces. This software delivers various intrusive advertisements (e.g., pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, etc.). They seriously diminish the browsing activity by overlaying webpage content and slowing down the browsing speed.

Furthermore, intrusive adverts endanger device and user safety. Once clicked on, these ads redirect to unreliable/malicious sites, and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).

Browser hijackers assign the addresses of fake web searchers as browsers' homepage, new tab/window, and default search engine. Therefore, every new browser tab/window opened and search query typed into the URL bar - redirect to the promoted search engine's address.

Illegitimate web searchers are rarely able to provide search results - so they redirect to (or cause redirection chains ending with) Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other genuine search engines. Browser hijackers can undo any changes users try to make to their browsers and/or restrict/deny access to the browser settings outright.

Hence, recovering a hijacked browser is impossible without removing the software affecting it. What is more, most PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) can track data.

This software records browsing activity (URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gathers vulnerable information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations, personally identifiable details, etc.). PUA developers monetize the collected data by sharing it with and/or selling it to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

In summary, the presence of unwanted apps on devices - can result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. To ensure device integrity and user privacy, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be eliminated immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:
Name	Ads by ProManagerRecord
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.
Malware Removal (Windows)	To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. Download Combo Cleaner To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by RCS LT, the parent company of PCRisk.com.

PublicToolboxLookup, SectionChannel, and ExtendedField are a couple examples of adware-type apps. They appear ordinary and harmless. Users are lured into downloading/installing this software with a wide variety of "useful" functions.

However, the advertised features are usually nonoperational. In fact, this is true of nearly all PUAs. The sole aim of unwanted applications is to generate profit at user expense. Therefore, rather than operate as promised, PUAs can deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects, and collect private information.

How did ProManagerRecord install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through download/installation setups of other products. "Bundling" is the name of this deceptive marketing technique - packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions.

Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., skipped steps, used pre-set options, etc.) increase the risk of unintentionally allowing bundled content into the system.

When clicked on, intrusive advertisements can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without user permission. This software may also have "official" promotional/download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is important to research software before download/installation and/or purchase. Furthermore, it is recommended to download only from official and verified sources.

Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer dangerous and bundled content. Download and installation processes must be approached with care.

Therefore, it is advised to read terms, explore all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, etc. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate and innocuous; however, they redirect to questionable sites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, and so on).

In case of encounters with ads and/or redirects of this kind, the system must be checked and all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed from it. If your computer is already infected with ProManagerRecord, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

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

~/Library/Application Support/com.ProManagerRecord/ProManagerRecord
~/Library/Application Support/com.ProManagerRecordDaemon/ProManagerRecord
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.ProManagerRecord.plist
~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.ProManagerRecordDaemon.plist

IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote ProManagerRecord adware are designed to create a new device profile. Therefore, before taking any further removal steps, perform these actions:
1) Click the "Preferences" icon in the menu bar and select "Profiles"

Remove rogue profiles designed to promote ProManagerRecord (Step 1)

2) Select the "ProManagerRecord" profile and delete it.

Remove rogue profiles designed to promote ProManagerRecord (Step 2)

3) Perform a full system scan with Combo Cleaner anti-virus suite.

After performing these actions, you can proceed with further removal steps for this adware.

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove ProManagerRecord adware using Combo Cleaner:

ProManagerRecord adware removal:

Remove ProManagerRecord-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

mac browser hijacker removal from 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.

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Remove adware-related files and folders

Mac Go To Folder step

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

Mac removing related files and folders - step 1 Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

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.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 2 Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 2

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 3 Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

Mac removing related files and folders - step 4 Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 1

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 2

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.

Mac removing malware related files and folders - step 5 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.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 1

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.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 2

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:

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 1

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 2

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:

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 1

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".

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 2

If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 1

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".