How to remove OnlineDisplay

What kind of application is OnlineDisplay?

We have discovered this app on a deceptive website offering to download a software update. After installing and examining the OnlineDisplay, we found that it operates as adware - it displays annoying advertisements. It is worth mentioning that there are plenty of apps like OnlineDisplay, and most of them are promoted in similar ways.

OnlineDisplay adware in detail

Advertising-supported applications like OnlineDisplay generate banners, pop-ups, coupons, and (or) other types of ads. Ads displayed by shady apps like OnlineDisplay can promote various scams, questionable apps, etc. Sometimes, clicking those ads can cause unexpected downloads or even installations.

Moreover, adware can be used to promote fake search engines. In such cases, it can hijack a web browser by changing its settings such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. Fake search engines can promote questionable websites and (or) show results generated by untrustworthy search engines.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by OnlineDisplay
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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More about adware

Additionally, adware can be used to collect various information. We have inspected lots of apps like OnlineDisplay and found that some of them 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 LogicCheck, BrowserLaptop, BrowserDisplay.

How did OnlineDisplay install on my computer?

Usually, adware gets installed via shady advertisements, fake installers, or alongside other software. When software is bundled with adware, it has "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings in its installer. Adware gets installed when the software installation is finished without changing the aforementioned settings.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download applications from trustworthy sources such as official pages and platforms. Do not trust apps and files downloaded from questionable sources (for example, shady pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders). Do not allow shady websites to show notifications.

Also, check downloaders and installers for optional downloads and installations and deselect unwanted apps before downloading or installing programs. Do not click on advertisements displayed by/on shady websites. If your computer is already infected with OnlineDisplay, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

A popp-up that appears after the installation of OnlineDisplay adware:

OnlineDisplay's Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove OnlineDisplay adware using Combo Cleaner:

OnlineDisplay adware removal:

Remove OnlineDisplay-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, display website contents with its ads, invade privacy, and (or) change a web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine.

What does adware do?

In most cases, adware generates advertisements. Additionally, it can promote a fake search engine and (or) collect information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Most of them use adware to promote various products, web pages, and (or) services. It is common for adware to be monetized via various affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove OnlineDisplay adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware. It will not leave any leftovers in the system, which can be a problem when manually removing adware. It is common that files belonging to adware remain in the system even after the (manual) removal.

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