How to remove OnlinePlatform adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is OnlinePlatform?
OnlinePlatform is the name of an untrustworthy application that our team has discovered while examining a deceptive website. After downloading and installing this app, we found that it operates as adware - it generates advertisements.
OnlinePlatform adware in detail
Apps like OnlinePlatform display advertisements used to promote questionable applications, various scams, and other untrustworthy sites. Typically, they generate pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other ads. Clicking those ads also can cause unwanted downloads or even installations.
We have examined plenty of apps similar to OnlinePlatform and found that sometimes they can hijack web browsers by changing their settings (the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page). They change those settings to promote fake search engines that generate misleading results and (or) show results generated by other (often untrustworthy) search engines.
| Name | Ads by OnlinePlatform |
| 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. |
More about adware
Adware can be used to collect various information. There are many apps like OnlinePlatform that can read credit card details, passwords, and other sensitive information. Having them installed can cause various issues like identity theft, monetary loss, etc. More adware examples are ProfessionalHelper, PartnerPixel, DefaultImprovment.
How did OnlinePlatform install on my computer?
Adware is distributed using deceptive ads, software bundles, fake installers disguised as installers for legitimate software (or updating tools). Fake installers usually get downloaded from shady pages recommending to "update" software.
When programs are bundled with adware, they have "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings in their downloaders or installers. Adware gets installed alongside other software after finishing installations without changing the settings mentioned above (or unticking ticked checkboxes).
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Examine downloaders and installers that have ticked checkboxes or settings like "Custom", "Advanced". Deselect optional downloads or installations before downloading or installing programs. Download files and programs from official websites. Do not trust downloads from P2P networks, unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, etc.
Also, do not click advertisements appearing on pages related to adult dating, gambling, and other sites of this kind, or allow shady pages to show notifications. If your computer is already infected with OnlinePlatform, 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 OnlinePlatform adware:
OnlinePlatform's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is OnlinePlatform?
- STEP 1. Remove OnlinePlatform related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove OnlinePlatform ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove OnlinePlatform adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove OnlinePlatform ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove OnlinePlatform adware using Combo Cleaner:
OnlinePlatform adware removal:
Remove OnlinePlatform-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 be the reason behind diminished web browsing experience, decreased computer performance, invaded privacy, and similar issues.
What does adware do?
Adware generates advertisements. Additionally, it can be used to promote fake search engines and gather information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They monetize adware by promoting various products, websites, services. It is common that adware is monetized through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove OnlinePlatform adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from the operating system. In order to remove adware without leaving any files belonging to it in the system, it is advisable to use specialized software for that. Manual removal may not entirely work because adware's components might remain in the system even after the removal.
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