How to eliminate UnitNetwork adware and the adverts displayed by it?

What is UnitNetwork?

UnitNetwork is a rogue app classified as adware. It also operates as a browser hijacker. Since most users inadvertently download/install such apps, they are also considered to be PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications).

UnitNetwork adware overview

Adware can display pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other intrusive advertisements on any visited website and/or different interfaces. These ads not only diminish the browsing quality but also endanger device and user safety.

The adverts endorse a wide variety of sale-based, untrustworthy, rogue, compromised, deceptive/scam, and even malicious sites. Furthermore, some intrusive advertisements can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - once they are clicked on.

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

Fake search engines typically cannot provide search results, so they redirect to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate ones. What is more, browser hijackers also use persistence-ensuring tactics - to prevent users from restoring their browsers.

Adware and browser hijackers usually have data tracking abilities. Targeted information includes browsing activity, IP addresses, personally identifiable details, etc. The gathered data is monetized by being shared with and/or sold to third-parties.

In summary, the presence of unwanted applications on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by UnitNetwork
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.GenericFCA.Agent.23764), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Fortinet (Adware/Synataeb!OSX), 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

FlexInterval, AddCloud, and FlexProduct are a few examples of adware. This software appears legitimate and promises "handy" features, which are seldom operational. In fact, functionality and user safety are irrelevant to nearly all PUAs. The sole purpose of unwanted apps is to generate profit at user expense.

How did UnitNetwork install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed alongside other programs. "Bundling" is the name of this marketing method - packing regular software with various additions. Intrusive adverts are also used to proliferate PUAs. Once clicked on, the ads can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user permission. Some PUAs also have "official" download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software and download from official/verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer (P2P) sharing networks, etc. - often offer bundled and harmful content.

When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out from all supplements. Intrusive advertisements appear innocuous; however, they redirect to various dubious sites (e.g., gambling, adult-dating, pornography, etc.).

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

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

UnitNetwork adware's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove UnitNetwork adware using Combo Cleaner:

UnitNetwork adware removal:

Remove UnitNetwork-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 the browsing experience and decrease system performance. This software also endangers user safety, as it typically has data tracking abilities that make it a privacy threat. Furthermore, adware-delivered ads can be deceptive/malicious and pose other serious threats.

What does adware do?

Adware stands for advertising-supported software; it is designed to run intrusive advertisement campaigns. In other words, adware displays various adverts on any visited site and/or different interfaces.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Most of the revenue is generated through affiliate programs by endorsing various websites, applications, services, and similar. The developers of this software can earn commission from ad clicks, website visits, file downloads, product purchases, service subscriptions, etc.

Will Combo Cleaner remove UnitNetwork adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate installed adware-type applications. It is noteworthy that manual removal might not be thorough enough. In some cases, even after the adware is uninstalled - leftover files remain in the system. Furthermore, such remnants can continue running and causing problems.

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