How to remove the UnitAnalog adware?

What is UnitAnalog adware?

UnitAnalog generates advertisements and modifies the web browser's settings. It is an adware-type application that has the qualities of a browser hijacker. UnitAnalog is distributed through a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. There is very little chance that users would download and install this app on purpose.

UnitAnalog adware in detail

UnitAnalog displays advertisements that could open download pages for potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), scams designed to trick visitors into entering/providing names, surnames, credit card details, other personal information. Those ads could download or install unwanted software as well.

Also, UnitAnalog changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab URL to a fake search engine. Fake search engines can promote potentially malicious pages, display shady advertisements. UnitAnalog may be designed to collect browsing data and (or) personal information as well.

Data collected by this adware/browser hijacker might be misused to steal online accounts, make fraudulent transactions, unauthorized purchases, steal identities, and so on. UnitAnalog is not a trustworthy application.

Threat Summary:

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

UnitAnalog generates revenue for its developer by displaying advertisements and promoting a fake search engine. Most of the apps of this type are promoted and (or) distributed using questionable methods. Thus, users often download and install them inadvertently. More adware examples are ValidNetBoost, ConsoleConnection, and MemoryField.

How did UnitAnalog install on my computer?

The main distribution channel for the UnitAnalog application is a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. Fake installers can be malicious. They are promoted on deceptive websites (for instance, on pages using scare tactics to trick users into installing unwanted software). Also, UnitAnalog could be distributed through ads.

Untrustworthy advertisements can be designed to run certain scripts to start a download or installation process. One more way to distribute PUAs is to include them in downloaders and installers for other programs. Users download or install PUAs with other programs when they leave "Manual", "Custom", or other options unchanged.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Downloaders and installers with settings like "Advanced" "Custom", "Manual", or checkboxes often are used to distribute PUAs. They should be examined before downloading or installing software. Files and apps should be downloaded from official sites via direct links.

Advertisements that questionable pages have on them should not be trusted/clicked. If your computer is already infected with UnitAnalog, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Delusive application installer promoting UnitAnalog adware (first installation step):

Delusive application installer promoting UnitAnalog adware (second installation step):

Screenshot of the pop-up that appears whil UnitAnalog is present:

Text in this pop-up:

"UnitAnalogd" will damage your computer.
 
This file was downloaded on an unknown date.
 
OK
Show in Finder

Files related to the UnitAnalog adware that have to be removed:

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

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

Video showing how to remove UnitAnalog adware using Combo Cleaner:

UnitAnalog adware removal:

Remove UnitAnalog-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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What harm can adware cause?

Adware can diminish web browsing experience and slow down a computer.

What does adware do?

The primary goal of adware is to display advertisements (for example, pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons).

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers typically generate revenue by using their ads to promote various products, services, web pages. Their main sources of revenue are various affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove UnitAnalog adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate all adware-type applications that are present on the system. This or any other adware can be removed manually. However, it is recommended to eliminate it with the help of software like Combo Cleaner, since various file leftovers may remain hiding in the system (some components may be present and running after a manual removal).

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