How to remove IndexInterface from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is IndexInterface?
IndexInterface is the name of an application that our team has discovered on a shady website offering to download fake updates for the Adobe Flash Player. After downloading and installing the app, we found that it generates unwanted advertisements. Therefore, we classified IndexInterface as adware (advertising-supported software).
IndexInterface adware in detail
Adware displays banners, pop-ups, coupons, and other types of advertisements. Clicking on ads generated by apps like IndexInterface can open untrustworthy websites. For example, various phishing sites, pages promoting questionable software, scam websites, etc. Moreover, those ads can be designed to run certain scripts to cause unwanted downloads/installations.
We have analyzed many apps similar to IndexInterface and found that some of them can read credit card details, passwords, and other sensitive information. Having apps of this type installed on a browser or the operating system can cause problems like identity theft, monetary loss, loss of access to personal accounts, etc.
| Name | Ads by IndexInterface |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.26776), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Searchproxy.a), 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. |
Adware in general
Advertising-supported applications bombard users with unwanted ads. In some cases, they can hijack web browsers and collect various data. Typically, apps like IndexInterface are promoted and distributed using deceptive methods. Thus, users often download and install them unintentionally. More adware examples are DevSoftware, ClickManager, and MemoryFunction.
How did IndexInterface install on my computer?
It is common for apps like IndexInterface to be distributed via fake Adobe Flash Player installers promoted on deceptive pages. Also, they are distributed via other software installers and shady advertisements. When software is bundled with adware, it has certain settings in its installers. Adware gets installed after finishing the software installation without changing "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not finish downloads and installations of the software without deselecting unwanted apps included in downloaders and installers. Do not trust advertisements appearing on shady websites or allow websites of this kind to show notifications. Use official pages and platforms to download files/programs.
Do not use other sources like P2P networks, torrent sites, third-party downloaders, questionable websites, etc. If your computer is already infected with IndexInterface, 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 IndexInterface adware:
IndexInterface's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is IndexInterface?
- STEP 1. Remove IndexInterface related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove IndexInterface ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove IndexInterface adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove IndexInterface ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove IndexInterface adware using Combo Cleaner:
IndexInterface adware removal:
Remove IndexInterface-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?
The most common issues caused by adware are slower computer performance and diminished web browsing experience. Sometimes, adware can modify the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine.
What does adware do?
Usually, the purpose of adware is to display various advertisements. Additionally, it can hijack a web browser and collect data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Typically, they participate in various affiliate programs and use adware to promote products, services, websites, etc.
Will Combo Cleaner remove IndexInterface adware?
Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and eliminate all adware from it. Manual removal does not always work since various file leftovers remain in the system even after the removal. Thus, it is recommended to remove adware automatically.
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