How to remove RadioTerabyteSpeed adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What is RadioTerabyteSpeed?
After testing the RadioTerabyteSpeed, we found that it is an untrustworthy application designed to show unwanted advertisements. Software of this type is called adware. Our team discovered RadioTerabyteSpeed after using a fake installer downloaded from a website claiming that some installed software is outdated.
RadioTerabyteSpeed adware in detail
RadioTerabyteSpeed displays banners, pop-ups, surveys, coupons, and other advertising advertisements. Those ads conceal the contents of visited pages and can open potentially malicious sites. Advertisements shown by adware downloaded from untrustworthy sources can open deceptive websites.
Those ads can open pages designed to trick visitors into providing personal information, paying money, or downloading and executing malware. Also, some of them can be designed to run certain scripts to cause unwanted downloads or even installations.
We tested many applications similar to RadioTerabyteSpeed and found that they can be capable of reading sensitive information (e.g., credit card details, passwords). Those that can read such information may be used by their developers as tools to steal identities and online accounts, make fraudulent purchases, transactions, etc.
| Name | Ads by RadioTerabyteSpeed |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Agent-TX [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.AdloadTR.1010), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Symantec (OSX.Trojan.Gen), 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
There are advertising-supported applications that not only show ads (and collect data) but also hijack web browsers. Apps that hijack browsers promote fake search engines. They do so by changing the settings of browsers. Fake search engines promoted by such apps can generate misleading results and show results generated by untrustworthy search engines.
More examples of apps similar to RadioTerabyteSpeed are PlatformFormat, AssistSample, and ExpandedSystem.
How did RadioTerabyteSpeed install on my computer?
Adware is often distributed via websites suggesting that it is required to install/add certain applications and other deceptive pages, shady advertisements, fake installers, etc. Also, it is distributed by bundling it with other software.
When software is bundled with adware or other unwanted apps, installers have "Advanced", "Custom", or other settings. Users install adware on browsers or computers after completing installations without changing those settings.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Use trustworthy sources (official websites and stores) when willing to download applications or files. Do not trust P2P networks, third-party downloaders, shady websites, etc., as sources for downloading apps. Also, do not click on advertisements while visiting questionable pages or allow pages of this kind to show notifications.
Deselect unwanted applications (by changing "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings or unticking checkboxes) before downloading and installing software. If your computer is already infected with RadioTerabyteSpeed, 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 RadioTerabyteSpeed adware:
RadioTerabyteSpeed's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is RadioTerabyteSpeed?
- STEP 1. Remove RadioTerabyteSpeed related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove RadioTerabyteSpeed ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove RadioTerabyteSpeed adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove RadioTerabyteSpeed ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove RadioTerabyteSpeed adware using Combo Cleaner:
RadioTerabyteSpeed adware removal:
Remove RadioTerabyteSpeed-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?
Advertisements displayed by adware can diminish the web browsing experience by concealing the contents of visited web pages. Also, adware can slow down a computer and even invade privacy (if designed to read personal information).
What does adware do?
Software of this type displays annoying coupons, pop-ups, banners, and other advertisements. In addition to showing unwanted ads, it can hijack a web browser and collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
They use adware to promote various products, websites, services, etc. Typically, adware developers monetize adware by participating in affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove RadioTerabyteSpeed adware?
Combo Cleaner will remove this and other installed adware. It is not always enough to manually remove adware because file leftovers remain in the system even after removal. Combo Cleaner eliminates adware automatically without leaving anything belonging to adware in the system.
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