How to eliminate CoralMajesty adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is CoralMajesty?
While examining shady websites instructing visitors to update the Adobe Flash Player (download a fake installer), we discovered an application called CoralMajesty. After testing the app, we found that it displays advertisements. Software of this type is called advertising-supported software (adware). Typically, users install it inadvertently.
CoralMajesty adware in detail
Clicking on advertisements generated by apps like CoralMajesty can open shady websites or even cause unwanted downloads and installations. Typically, pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other ads displayed by such apps open various scam websites asking to provide sensitive information, websites encouraging visitors to download dubious apps, etc., technical support scam sites, etc.
Moreover, it is common for apps like CoralMajesty to be capable of reading various information. Our researchers have examined many similar apps and found that they can access passwords, credit card details, and more. Such information may be sold on the darknet and misused for malicious purposes.
| Name | Ads by CoralMajesty |
| 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. |
| 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
Adware is a type of software that bombards users with annoying advertisements. Very often, it is promoted by its developers as legitimate/useful software disclosing its actual purpose. In addition to displaying ads, adware can hijack a web browser and collect data. More adware examples are CycleAfter, TripleChop, and BytesShow.
How did CoralMajesty install on my computer?
Adware is often distributed using fake/deceptive installers promoted on shady websites. Users install it believing that they will install (or update) some other software. Also, adware gets installed via shady advertisements, downloaders, and installers for other software.
Users install adware alongside other software after they finish installation processes without changing "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings (or unticking ticked checkboxes). In other words, they agree to install adware when they do not deselect optional installations.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not download software (or files) from questionable sources (e.g., unofficial pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks). Use official pages and stores to download it. Also, do not click on advertisements appearing on torrent sites, adult web pages, and other dubious pages (or allow such pages to show notifications).
Deselect unwanted downloads and installations (by changing the available settings) before downloading and installing software. If your computer is already infected with CoralMajesty, 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 CoralMajesty adware:
CoralMajesty's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is CoralMajesty?
- STEP 1. Remove CoralMajesty related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove CoralMajesty ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove CoralMajesty adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove CoralMajesty ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove CoralMajesty adware using Combo Cleaner:
CoralMajesty adware removal:
Remove CoralMajesty-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?
In most cases, ads displayed by adware conceal the contents of visited web pages (adware diminishes the web browsing experience). Also, it can slow down a computer and even invade privacy.
What does adware do?
Adware generates advertisements. Additionally, it can manipulate the settings of a web browser and collect data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They use adware to promote products, websites, services, etc. Most adware developers monetize adware by participating in various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove CoralMajesty adware?
Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all adware-type applications. It is worth mentioning that some leftovers may remain in the system after manual removal. Combo Cleaner will remove adware completely.
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