How to uninstall the Sorimbrsec adware from your operating system?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is Sorimbrsec?
Sorimbrsec is an adware-type application with browser hijacker qualities. It operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns and promoting fake search engines through browser setting modifications. Additionally, adware and browser hijackers typically have data tracking abilities.
Due to the questionable methods used to distribute Sorimbrsec, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). This app has been observed being distributed via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. It is noteworthy that fraudulent updaters/installers are used to spread various PUAs and even malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, cryptominers, etc.).
Sorimbrsec adware in detail
Adware enables the placement of third-party graphical content on any visited website and/or different interfaces. This software delivers various pop-ups, surveys, coupons, banners, and other intrusive ads. They severely diminish the browser experience and pose a threat to device/user safety.
Intrusive adverts endorse sale-oriented, untrustworthy, deceptive/scam, compromised, and malicious sites. Furthermore, some of these advertisements can infiltrate software (e.g., PUAs) into systems without user consent - when they are clicked on.
Browser hijackers reassign browsers' homepage, new tab/window, and default search engine URLs - to fake web searcher addresses. 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.
Fraudulent search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to (or cause redirection chains ending with) Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate ones. Furthermore, browser hijackers can undo any changes users try to make to their browsers, and/or deny access to the browser settings. Therefore, recovering a hijacked browser is impossible without removing the software affecting it.
Most PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) can track data. They record browsing activity (URLs visited, webpages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and collect sensitive information extracted from it (IP addresses, personally identifiable details, etc.). The gathered data is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties.
In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can lead to 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 removed immediately upon detection.
| Name | Ads by Sorimbrsec |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AD [Trj]), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Generic.22923), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adloa), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.l), Full List (VirusTotal) |
| 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 (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
Adware in general
TopProcesser, Helper_update, DesktopInput, AdvancedSprint, and OriginalSearchTech are some examples of apps within the adware classification. They appear legitimate and offer various "useful" functionalities. However, the advertised features are rarely operational.
Practically all PUAs promise nonexistent functions. The sole aim of unwanted apps is to generate revenue for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant. PUAs are designed to deliver intrusive advert campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects, and collect private data.
How did Sorimbrsec install on my computer?
PUAs are distributed via downloaders/installers of other software. This false marketing technique of packing regular products with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., skipped steps, used pre-set options, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.
Intrusive advertisements are used to proliferate PUAs as well. Upon being clicked, the ads can execute scripts to download/install these applications stealthily. Some PUAs may also have "official" promotional sites from which they can be downloaded and/or purchased.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is recommended to research products before download/installation and/or purchase. Only official and verified download channels must be used. Untrustworthy sources, e.g., unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer bundled and harmful content.
When downloading/installing, it is important to read terms, study all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from additional apps, tools, functions, and so on. Intrusive adverts appear ordinary; however, they redirect to highly questionable websites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).
In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the device must be inspected and all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed from it without delay. If your computer is already infected with Sorimbrsec, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Files related to the Sorimbrsec adware that need to be removed:
- ~/Library/Application Support/com.Sorimbrsec/Sorimbrsec
- ~/Library/Application Support/com.SorimbrsecDaemon/Sorimbrsec
- ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.Sorimbrsec.plist
- ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.SorimbrsecDaemon.plist
IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote the Sorimbrsec website 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 (Dock) and select "Profiles".
2) Locate all suspicious profiles and delete them.
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 browser hijacker.
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Quick menu:
- What is Sorimbrsec?
- STEP 1. Remove Sorimbrsec related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove Sorimbrsec ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove Sorimbrsec adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove Sorimbrsec ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove Sorimbrsec adware using Combo Cleaner:
Sorimbrsec adware removal:
Remove Sorimbrsec-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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