Removing UpdaterWebPageEducate adware from the operating system

What is UpdaterWebPageEducate?

UpdaterWebPageEducate is an adware-type app that our researchers found when inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal. We have determined that this piece of software belongs to the AdLoad malware family.

UpdaterWebPageEducate adware overview

Once installed onto our test machine, UpdaterWebPageEducate began running intrusive advert campaigns (displaying advertisements).

However, it must be mentioned that adware may require certain conditions (e.g., compatible system/browser specs, user geolocations, etc.) to deliver adverts. Regardless of whether UpdaterWebPageEducate or other advertising-supported software displays ads or not, their presence on a system still endangers device/user safety.

Adware-delivered advertisements endorse various untrustworthy/harmful sites and applications, online scams, and even malware. Additionally, some intrusive ads are capable of infiltrating software into systems - when clicked.

Should any genuine products be encountered through these adverts, they are unlikely to be marketed in this manner by the actual developers. This marketing method is typically used by scammers abusing affiliate programs to obtain illegitimate commissions.

Our experience with AdLoad family adware suggests that UpdaterWebPageEducate may have browser hijacker qualities, although it did not display any during testing.

Furthermore, advertising-supported software usually has data tracking abilities. Hence, this may apply to UpdaterWebPageEducate as well. Information of interest includes - browsing activity, personally identifiable details, account credentials, financial data, etc. This sensitive information is monetized through sale to third-parties.

To summarize, the presence of software like UpdaterWebPageEducate on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by UpdaterWebPageEducate
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.h), 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 examples

PowerLane, PreviewInteractive, OptionFlow, PremiumLatest - are just a few examples of the adware we have researched. Software of this type appears legitimate and offers "handy" features, which rarely work. Therefore, not only is adware useless, but it also poses threats to device integrity and user privacy.

How did UpdaterWebPageEducate install on my computer?

Adware is spread using the "bundling" technique - packing regular programs with various additions. Download from untrustworthy channels (e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc.) and rushed installations - increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system.

Additionally, some intrusive ads can be triggered (by being clicked) to execute scripts designed to download/install adware and other software stealthily.

Furthermore, adware may have "official" download webpages. Most users access such pages via mistyped URLs or redirects caused by websites using rogue advertising networks, intrusive adverts, spam browser notifications, or installed adware (with browser force-opening capabilities).

How to avoid installation of adware?

We strongly recommend researching software and downloading it only from official/verified sources. It is likewise essential to read terms, study possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings, and opt-out of all additions - when installing programs.

We also advise exercising caution when browsing - since illegitimate and malicious content tends to look harmless. For example, intrusive advertisements appear legitimate; however, they redirect to questionable sites (e.g., pornography, adult-dating, gambling, etc.).

If you experience ads/redirects of this kind, inspect your device and immediately remove all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins. If your computer is already infected with UpdaterWebPageEducate, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

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

UpdaterWebPageEducate adware's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove UpdaterWebPageEducate adware using Combo Cleaner:

UpdaterWebPageEducate adware removal:

Remove UpdaterWebPageEducate-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 may diminish browsing quality and system performance. Furthermore, this software typically has data tracking abilities that make it a privacy threat. What is more, adware-displayed adverts can be deceptive/malicious and cause severe issues.

What does adware do?

Adware stands for advertising-supported software. It is designed to run intrusive ad campaigns (i.e., display advertisements on visited websites and/or other interfaces).

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware generates profit mainly through affiliate programs by promoting various websites, products, services, etc. The developers may earn commission from ad clicks, site visits, product purchases, service subscriptions, or similar.

Will Combo Cleaner remove UpdaterWebPageEducate adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner is capable of scanning devices and eliminating detected adware-type apps. On the other hand, manual removal (unaided by security programs) might be ineffective. Since even after the software itself is (manually) removed - various file leftovers may remain hidden in the system. What is more, these remnants can continue running and causing problems. Therefore, it is crucial to remove adware immediately and thoroughly.

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