How to remove OperationBeta adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is OperationBeta?
OperationBeta is advertising-supported software with the characteristics of a browser-hijacking application. It displays advertisements and promotes a fake search engine by changing settings of a web browser. Typically, apps like OperationBeta are promoted/distributed using deceptive or at least questionable methods.
OperationBeta adware in detail
Advertisements displayed by OperationBeta can open websites encouraging to download other potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), provide personal information, and so on. They also could download or install unwanted software (if designed to run specific scripts).
The web browser settings that OperationBeta affects are the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. OperationBeta changes them to a fake search engine. Fake search engines can show results containing links to untrustworthy websites, redirect users to dubious websites, show results generated by other search engines of this kind.
| Name | Ads by OperationBeta |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.Generic.31225873), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Symantec (OSX.Trojan.Gen.2), 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. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
OperationBeta adware in general
OperationBeta generates revenue for its developer by showing ads and forcing users to use a fake search engine. OperationBeta is useless to its users and can cause various problems. More adware examples are LinkSet, Ultratech, HandlerRotator.
How did OperationBeta install on my computer?
Plenty of adware-type apps get installed through installers for other programs. It happens when users install software without deselecting optional installations. It can be achieved using "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings available in installers (and downloaders) for software bundled with adware or other PUAs.
Also, advertising-supported can be distributed through advertisements (by designing online ads to run certain scripts) and fake installers promoted on deceptive pages.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Use official pages and direct links as sources for downloading applications and files. Other sources (like unofficial pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders) can be used to distribute unwanted software. Also, avoid clicking on ads that show up on suspicious pages and always check downloaders and installers for unwanted offers.
If your computer is already infected with OperationBeta, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up that appears after the installation of OperationBeta adware:
OperationBeta's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is OperationBeta?
- STEP 1. Remove OperationBeta related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove OperationBeta ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove OperationBeta adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove OperationBeta ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove OperationBeta adware using Combo Cleaner:
OperationBeta adware removal:
Remove OperationBeta-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?
Software of this type can slow down a computer (cause a decrease in its performance), diminish web browsing experience. It also can be the culprit behind issues related to online privacy and (or) browsing safety.
What does adware do?
Adware displays annoying/unwanted advertisements. In some cases, it also collects various data, hijacks web browsers to promote fake search engines.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
A big part of them uses various affiliate programs to promote products, services, websites, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove OperationBeta adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove OperationBeta and other adware-type apps. It is recommended to eliminate adware using specialized software (automatically). Manual removal might not be enough because adware components might still be present and running even after removal.
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