How to uninstall the AdminRemote adware from your operating system?

What is AdminRemote?

AdminRemote is a rogue application categorized as adware. It also has browser hijacker traits. This app is designed to run intrusive ad campaigns and modify browser settings to promote fraudulent search engines. AdminRemote likely has data tracking abilities as well.

Due to the dubious methods used to spread adware and browser hijackers, they are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). One of the most common distribution techniques is proliferation via fake Adobe Flash Player updates. Fraudulent updaters are known to proliferate PUAs and malware (e.g., trojans, ransomware, etc.).

AdminRemote adware in detail

Adware can display various pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, and other intrusive adverts. This third-party graphical content is placed on any visited website and/or different interfaces. These ads diminish the browsing experience by slowing down the browsing speed and webpage visibility.

Furthermore, intrusive advertisements endanger device and user safety. They endorse a variety of untrustworthy, deceptive/scam, and malicious sites. What is more, some of these adverts can be triggered (by being clicked on) to stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).

Browser hijackers assign fake web searcher addresses as browsers' homepage, new tab/window, and default search engine URLs. Hence, with such a piece of software installed: new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - redirect to the promoted address.

Fake search engines typically cannot generate search results, so they redirect to Yahoo, Bing, Google, and other genuine ones. Browser hijackers can restrict/deny access to the browser settings, and/or they can undo any permitted changes made. Therefore, recovering an affected browser is impossible without removing the software hijacking it.

PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) usually have data tracking functionalities. This software collects: browsing and search engine histories, IP addresses/ geolocations, personally identifiable details, and so forth. The gathered data is then monetized by being shared with and/or sold to third-parties.

In summary, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. It is highly recommended to remove all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by AdminRemote
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.23385), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.F), Kaspersky ( Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.h), 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.
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Adware in general

MainSearchBoard, WebBoostSeach, CharacterSearch, and ConfigAccess are some examples of adware-type apps. They appear ordinary and harmless. Users are enticed into download/installation with promises of "handy" features. However, the functions are seldom operational.

In fact, practically all PUAs advertise fake functionalities. The only goal of unwanted software is to generate revenue for the developers; it has no real value to users. Therefore, PUAs can run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects, and gather private data - instead of delivering on any promises.

How did AdminRemote install on my computer?

PUAs are spread via downloaders/installers of other products. This false marketing tactic of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed downloads/installations (e.g., ignored terms, skipped steps, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.

Intrusive advertisements are used to distribute PUAs as well. Upon being clicked on, the adverts can execute scripts to download/install these applications without user permission. Some PUAs can also have "official" promotional sites from which they can be downloaded and/or purchased.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research products before download/installation and/or purchase. Furthermore, all downloads must be done from official and verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - often offer bundled and harmful content.

Download and installation processes must be approached with caution; that entails - reading terms, studying available options, using "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from additional apps, tools, etc. Intrusive ads appear legitimate; however, they redirect to dubious websites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, and so on).

In case of encounters with such adverts and/or redirects, the device must be checked and all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed from it. If your computer is already infected with AdminRemote, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once AdminRemote adware's installation is over:

AdminRemote adware's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove AdminRemote adware using Combo Cleaner:

AdminRemote adware removal:

Remove AdminRemote-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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