How to eliminate NodeStatisticsProjector

What kind of application is NodeStatisticsProjector?

Our team has discovered the NodeStatisticsProjector application while inspecting samples submitted to VirusTotal. We have examined NodeStatisticsProjector and found that it has traits of an advertising-supported and browser-hijacking application. It displays ads and promotes a fake search engine (by changing the web browser's settings).

NodeStatisticsProjector adware in detail

While testing the NodeStatisticsProjector app, we have learned that it shows advertisements (pop-ups, banners, coupons, etc.) used to promote questionable pages and apps, various scams. We also noticed that it changes the settings of a web browser - it sets the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to a fake search engine.

Our team has tested lots of fake search engines and concluded that most of them show results by other (legitimate or untrustworthy) search engines. In some cases, they generate misleading results, redirect to dubious pages. Thus, a fake search engine promoted through NodeStatisticsProjector should not be trusted as well.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by NodeStatisticsProjector
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.
Malware Removal (Mac)	To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. ▼ Download Combo Cleaner for Mac To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Limited seven days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by Rcs Lt, the parent company of PCRisk.com read more.

More about adware

In some cases, adware can access sensitive information such as passwords, credit card details. It means that adware developers could misuse collected data for malicious purposes. Typically, users download and install adware inadvertently. More examples of apps similar to NodeStatisticsProjector are DecipherPerformance, ActiveProgram, SchedulerSkyLoad.

How did NodeStatisticsProjector install on my computer?

Adware is often distributed via deceptive websites (on pages designed to trick users into executing fake installers), certain advertisements, downloaders and installers for other software. Ads can download or install adware when designed to run certain scripts.

Downloaders/installers used to distribute adware have "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings. Those settings have to be changed to avoid downloading or installing adware. Adware gets installed alongside other software when users leave those settings unchanged.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download applications and files from official websites and via direct links. Do not use P2P networks, unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, and similar sources as tools to download any files/programs. Check downloaders and installers for any settings to see if they can be used to deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing programs.

Do not click on advertisements displayed on/by questionable websites. If your computer is already infected with NodeStatisticsProjector, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

A pop-up that appears after the installation of NodeStatisticsProjector adware:

NodeStatisticsProjector's Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove NodeStatisticsProjector adware using Combo Cleaner:

NodeStatisticsProjector adware removal:

Remove NodeStatisticsProjector-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?

Usually, adware affects computer performance (slows it down), diminishes the web browsing experience. Sometimes, it can invade online privacy.

What does adware do?

Adware generates advertisements (such as pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, and so on). It can have additional functionality: it can function as a browser hijacker and collect data about its users.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Its developers monetize it by promoting products, websites, services. Usually, their main source of income is various affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove NodeStatisticsProjector adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected adware. It is worth mentioning that manual removal does not always work - files belonging to adware remain in the system even after the removal. For this reason, it is advisable to remove adware automatically (using specialized software).

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