How to uninstall AccessibleValue adware from the operating system?

What is AccessibleValue?

AccessibleValue is an adware-type app with browser hijacker qualities. Due to the dubious techniques used to distribute software products within these classifications, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). It is noteworthy that AccessibleValue has been observed being spread via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

AccessibleValue adware in detail

Adware delivers pop-ups, surveys, coupons, banners, and other intrusive adverts. They can be placed on any visited website and/or different interfaces. In addition to seriously diminishing the browsing experience, these ads pose a threat to device/user safety. When clicked on, intrusive advertisements redirect to untrustworthy/malicious websites, and some can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs).

Browser hijackers reassign browsers' default search engine, new tab/window, and homepage URLs - to fake web searcher addresses. Hence, search queries typed into the URL bar and new tabs/windows opened - redirect to the promoted address.

Fake search engines typically cannot provide search results, so they redirect to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate ones. To prevent users from restoring their browsers, this software can reset any changes made to them or restrict/deny access to the browser settings outright.

Furthermore, most PUAs have data tracking abilities. Information of interest includes - browsing and search engine histories, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, 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.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by AccessibleValue
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names (.service)	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AM [Trj]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adloa), Fortinet (Adware/Cimpli!OSX), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.m), Full List (VirusTotal)
Detection Names (.system)	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AM [Trj]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adloa), Fortinet (Adware/Cimpli!OSX), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.m), 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

SmartResultsNavigation, BrowserState, and LogarithmicList are a few examples of adware. Like most PUAs, adware appears harmless and offers various features, which are seldom operational.

The sole purpose of unwanted applications is to generate revenue at user expense. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, PUAs can run intrusive ad campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects, and collect private data.

How did AccessibleValue install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed using the "bundling" marketing method - packing ordinary software with additions. Hence, rushed downloads/installations increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive advertisements proliferate PUAs as well. Once clicked on, they can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user permission. PUAs may also have "official" download pages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research software and download only from official/verified channels. Untrustworthy sources, e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc. - can offer bundled content.

When downloading/installing, it is recommended to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from all additions. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate; however, they redirect to questionable sites (e.g., pornography, adult-dating, gambling, etc.).

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

Pop-up window displayed when AccessibleValue adware is present on the system:

Text presented in this pop-up:

"AccessibleValued" will damage your computer.

 

This file was downloaded on an unknown date.

 

OK
Show in Finder

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

First installation step:

Second installation step:

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

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

IMPORTANT NOTE! In some cases malicious applications like AccessibleValue 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 AccessibleValue?
• STEP 1. Remove AccessibleValue related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove AccessibleValue ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove AccessibleValue adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove AccessibleValue ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove AccessibleValue adware using Combo Cleaner:

AccessibleValue adware removal:

Remove AccessibleValue-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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