How to remove TradeValor adware

What kind of application is TradeValor?

We have discovered the TradeValor application after clicking on a pop-up displayed by a deceptive page, implying that Adobe Flash Player is out of date. After installation, TradeValor started showing annoying advertisements. Thus, we concluded that TradeValor is an advertising-supported application.

TradeValor adware in detail

Our team has found that advertisements displayed by TradeValor promote phishing websites and other scams, shady applications, etc. It is important to mention that adware can display ads designed to download or install unwanted apps by running specific scripts. Either way, apps like TradeValor cannot be trusted.

Additionally, apps like TradeValor often have the features of a browser hijacker. They change the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab page to a fake search engine and prevent users from modifying these settings. Typically, fake search engines promote shady websites or show results generated by untrustworthy (or legitimate) search engines.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by TradeValor
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 in general

Adware bombards users with unwanted ads used to promote questionable pages. Additionally, it can function as a browser hijacker and collect various data. Our team has tested numerous adware-type apps and found that sometimes they can access sensitive data. More adware examples are NetMacro, NavigateIndex, MicroLocator.

How did TradeValor install on my computer?

It is common for adware to be bundled with other software. It is included in downloaders and installers as an optional download or installation. Adware gets installed when users finish installations without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings presented in installers.

In some cases, adware gets downloaded/installed through deceptive ads, fake pop-ups displayed by dubious websites. In all cases, most users download or install adware unintentionally.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download files and software from official pages. Do not trust apps/files downloaded from unofficial pages, using P2P networks, third-party installers, etc. Also, do not click on advertisements and fake buttons displayed by shady pages. Deselect unwanted applications (unwanted downloads/installations) before downloading/installing software.

If your computer is already infected with TradeValor, 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 TradeValor adware:

TradeValor's Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove TradeValor adware using Combo Cleaner:

TradeValor adware removal:

Remove TradeValor-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?

After examining numerous adware-type applications, we have concluded that the most common problems caused by them are slowed down the computer and diminished web browsing experience. In some cases, adware can invade privacy (when designed to gather browsing-related and even sensitive information).

What does adware do?

The purpose of adware is to generate advertisements. It can have additional functionality - it can be used to collect various data and promote fake search engines.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Usually, adware promotes various products/services, websites, etc. One of the most popular methods to monetize adware is to use affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove TradeValor adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate detected adware. It will not leave any files belonging to adware which often becomes a problem while trying to remove adware manually.

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