How to remove VibeProfile from the operating system
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is VibeProfile?
After examining the VibeProfile application, we learned that it displays annoying advertisements and can read sensitive information. We found this app on a deceptive page claiming that some installed software is out of date. Apps that generate advertisements are classified as adware. In most cases, adware is promoted without disclosing that it shows ads.
VibeProfile adware in detail
VibeProfile can generate pop-ups, banners, coupons, surveys, etc., designed to open questionable/potentially malicious pages. Those ads can open technical support scam sites, phishing pages, websites promoting shady apps, and other untrustworthy pages. In some cases, those advertisements can cause unexpected downloads or even installations.
Moreover, VibeProfile can read sensitive information (passwords, credit card details, telephone numbers, and more) and browsing history. Such data may be sold to third parties and (or) misused to steal online accounts, make fraudulent purchases, and other purposes.
| Name | Ads by VibeProfile |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Agent-TX [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.27219), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Symantec (OSX.Trojan.Gen), 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. |
More about adware
In some cases, adware-type apps can hijack Internet browsers. They can change the settings of a web browser (such as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab). They do so to promote fake search engines. Examples of adware similar to VibeProfile are OpticalTransaction, UniversalHandler, and GeneralDisplay.
How did VibeProfile install on my computer?
A big part of adware is distributed by bundling it with other software or through deceptive advertisements and fake installers. It gets installed alongside other software when installations are completed without changing "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual", or similar settings (on unticking checkboxes) available in installers.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Always use official websites and stores to download applications (and files). Do not use P2P networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule), third-party downloaders, questionable web pages, and similar sources to download them. Deselect unwanted apps included in downloaders and installers before downloading and installing software.
Do not trust advertisements on shady pages (e.g., torrent sites, illegal movie streaming pages, websites offering to download videos from YouTube). Also, do not allow websites of this kind to show notifications. If your computer is already infected with VibeProfile, 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 VibeProfile adware:
VibeProfile installed on Safari:
VibeProfile's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is VibeProfile?
- STEP 1. Remove VibeProfile related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove VibeProfile ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove VibeProfile adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove VibeProfile ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove VibeProfile adware using Combo Cleaner:
VibeProfile adware removal:
Remove VibeProfile-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?
It can slow down a computer, display ads covering the contents of visited websites, invade privacy, hijack web browsers, or cause other issues.
What does adware do?
Regardless of how the adware is advertised/promoted, it always shows advertisements. Additionally, it can promote fake search engines and gather information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware developers use adware to promote various products, websites, services, etc. Most of them participate in affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove VibeProfile adware?
Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate adware-type applications. It is useful to remove adware automatically to avoid leading any files or other components in the system, which often happens after manual removal.
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