How to remove PrinterCyberSpace adware and the ads it delivers?

What is PrinterCyberSpace?

PrinterCyberSpace is a rogue app with adware and browser hijacker abilities. This piece of software is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application).

PrinterCyberSpace adware overview

Adware is capable of displaying various pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other intrusive ads on visited websites and/or different interfaces. The delivered advertisements diminish the browsing experience and endanger device/user safety. They endorse sale-oriented, untrustworthy, deceptive/scam, and even malicious sites. Furthermore, some intrusive adverts can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - when clicked on.

Browser hijackers cause redirects to fake search engines when new browser tabs/windows are opened and web searches are done via the URL bar. Hijacker software achieves this by setting its search engine addresses as browsers' default, and their new tab/window and homepage URLs.

Fraudulent search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to Google, Bing, Yahoo, and other legitimate ones. Browser hijackers also use persistence-ensuring methods to prevent browser recovery.

PrinterCyberSpace likely has data tracking abilities, as is typical for such applications. The collected information (e.g., browsing and search engine histories, personally identifiable details, finance-related data, etc.) is then monetized by being sold to third-parties.

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

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by PrinterCyberSpace
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Cynet (Malicious (score: 99)), 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

SimpleAccount, AlgorithmTelecommunication, OnlineTab, and SimpleAccount are some examples of adware. This software appears legitimate and offers "handy" features, which are rarely operational. In fact, this applies to nearly all PUAs. Functionality and user safety are irrelevant, as the only goal of unwanted apps is to generate profit for the developers.

How did PrinterCyberSpace install on my computer?

PUAs are proliferated using the "bundling" marketing tactic - packing regular programs with unwanted/malicious additions. Rushed downloads/installations (e.g., skipped steps, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.

Additionally, once clicked, intrusive adverts can make downloads/installations without user consent. PUAs may also have "official" download pages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software before download/installation or purchase. All downloads must be performed from official/verified channels. Dubious sources, e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc. - often offer bundled/harmful 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 advertisements appear legitimate yet redirect to highly questionable sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

If such adverts/redirects are encountered, the system must be checked and all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed immediately. If your computer is already infected with PrinterCyberSpace, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

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

PrinterCyberSpace adware's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove PrinterCyberSpace adware using Combo Cleaner:

PrinterCyberSpace adware removal:

Remove PrinterCyberSpace-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 browsing quality and decrease system performance. It is also considered a privacy threat, as this software usually has data tracking abilities. What is more, adware-displayed ads can be deceptive/malicious and cause other serious issues.

What does adware do?

Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It operates by delivering intrusive ad campaigns. In other words, this software can display various advertisements on any visited website and/or different interfaces.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers generate revenue mainly through affiliate programs by promoting various websites, applications, products, services, and similar.

Will Combo Cleaner remove PrinterCyberSpace adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner can scan devices and eliminate installed adware-type applications. However, manual removal might not be ideal as it can leave various files behind. Sometimes, even though the software itself is (manually) removed - its components remain hidden in the system. Furthermore, such remnants can continue running and causing issues.

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