How to remove LatestExtended adware and the adverts it delivers?

What is LatestExtended?

LatestExtended is a rogue application classified as adware. It also has browser hijacker qualities. Since most users download/install such apps inadvertently, they are also categorized as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

LatestExtended adware in detail

Adware enables the placement of third-party graphical content (e.g., pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, etc.) on any visited website and/or different interfaces. The delivered advertisements seriously diminish the browsing experience and endanger device/user safety.

Intrusive advertisements endorse various sale-based, rogue, untrustworthy, scam, and even malicious websites. Furthermore, some of these ads can be triggered (by being clicked) to download/install software (e.g., PUAs) without user permission.

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

Fraudulent search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to Bing, Yahoo, Google, and other genuine ones. Browser hijackers can undo user-made changes and/or deny access to the browser settings outright.

What is more, most PUAs have data tracking abilities. These apps can monitor browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, etc.) and gather 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.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by LatestExtended
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.13), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.j), 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

KeyData, FocusDeploy, and ConnectedPlatform are a few examples of adware. This software appears legitimate and offers "useful" functionalities, which are seldom operational. This applies to practically all PUAs. Instead, these apps typically have harmful abilities like running intrusive ad campaigns, hijacking browsers, causing redirects, and collecting sensitive data.

How did LatestExtended install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed alongside other software. This marketing technique of packing regular programs with unwanted/malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed downloads/installations increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.

Intrusive advertisements proliferate PUAs as well. Once clicked on, the ads can execute scripts to make stealthy downloads/installations. PUAs may also have "official" promotional/download sites.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

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

When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from all additions. Intrusive adverts appear legitimate, yet they redirect to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, etc.).

In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be checked and all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed from it without delay. If your computer is already infected with LatestExtended, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

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

LatestExtended adware's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove LatestExtended adware using Combo Cleaner:

LatestExtended adware removal:

Remove LatestExtended-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 poses a broad range of threats and causes various issues. This software can diminish the browser experience and system performance. Apps within this classification typically have data tracking abilities, which make them a threat to user privacy. Furthermore, adware-delivered adverts promote a variety of deceptive and malicious content that can cause serious problems.

What does adware do?

Advertising-supported software or adware - operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns. In other words, this software displays various ads on any visited website and/or different interfaces.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Most of the profit adware earns through affiliate programs. Adware generates revenue by endorsing various sites, apps, products, services, and similar.

Will Combo Cleaner remove LatestExtended adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and eliminate all adware-type apps. However, when adware is manually removed - various file leftovers may remain hiding within the system. To elaborate, although the software is (manually) deleted - some of its remnants might continue running and causing issues.

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