How to remove ViewFont adware

What kind of software is ViewFont?

Our team discovered the application named ViewFont while checking VirusTotal for recently submitted samples. We found that the purpose of this app is to generate advertisements. ViewFont is an adware-type app that bombards users with unwanted/annoying advertisements. Usually, adware is promoted and distributed using deceptive methods.

ViewFont adware in detail

We have examined numerous adware-type apps like ViewFont and learned that they display pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other advertisements. Typically, clicking those ads opens shady websites (various scams, download pages for untrustworthy apps, etc.). Also, it can cause unwanted downloads or even installations.

We also found that many apps similar to ViewFont can hijack browsers - they change settings to promote fake search engines (their addresses). Fake search engines can promote untrustworthy websites, show results generated by other (legitimate and unreliable) search engines.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by ViewFont
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.25575), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Lionic (Riskware.OSX.Generic.1!c), 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. ▼ 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

Adware can invade privacy. It can be used to collect browsing data and even sensitive information such as credit card details, passwords, etc. Either way, ViewFont, and similar apps cannot be trusted. Examples of other apps like ViewFont are ReviewVenture, SolveCenter, QuantityExact.

How did ViewFont install on my computer?

Adware is distributed using fake installers, shady advertisements, downloaders/installers for other software, and similar ways. Fake installers usually are distributed via deceptive websites. Ads that can download or install adware or other unwanted apps appear on untrustworthy websites.

Software bundled with adware has "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings in its downloader/installer. Adware gets installed when software bundled with it is installed without changing the aforementioned settings.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

o not trust applications or files downloaded from unofficial pages or using third-party downloaders, P2P networks, etc. Always use official pages and direct links as sources for downloading software. Also, do trust ads appearing on questionable pages. Deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing software.

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

ViewFont's Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove ViewFont adware using Combo Cleaner:

ViewFont adware removal:

Remove ViewFont-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 slow down a computer, diminish the web browsing experience, invade privacy.

What does adware do?

Adware displays advertisements. It can also be used to promote fake search engines and collect information about users.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

They monetize adware by promoting various products, websites, services, etc. A big part of adware is monetized via affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove ViewFont adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware without leaving any files or other components that belong to it. It is worth mentioning that it can be difficult to completely remove adware manually. Thus, it is recommended to use Combo Cleaner for that.

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