How to uninstall LegionSuites application from a computer
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What kind of application is LegionSuites?
LegionSuites is an application that generates revenue for its developer by bombarding users with various advertisements. Software of this type is called adware. We discovered LegionSuites after examining a fake installer that is supposed to update the Adobe Flash Player.
LegionSuites adware in detail
We classified LegionSuites as adware because it shows intrusive ads such as pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, and other advertising material. Those ads can open shady/potentially malicious websites (e.g., phishing pages, technical support scam sites, pages offering to download questionable applications).
It is also possible that ads displayed by LegionSuites may cause unexpected downloads and installations. In addition to displaying unwanted ads, LegionSuites may collect browsing data and other (possibly sensitive) information. Depending on the gathered data, it may be misused for marketing purposes, sold to third parties, used to steal identities, online accounts, etc.
| Name | Ads by LegionSuites |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Agent-TX [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.Adload.23), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Searchproxy.f), 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
Sometimes, adware can modify the web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine. It can hijack a browser by changing the homepage, default search engine, and new tab page. It is not safe to use fake search engines since they can generate misleading results and show results generated by other untrustworthy search engines.
More adware examples (apps similar to LegionSuites) are AuroraShack, PowerSet, and ValueFlip.
How did LegionSuites install on my computer?
It is common for apps like LegionSuites to be installed via fake installers downloaded from deceptive pages (e.g., websites claiming that the installed Adobe Flash Player is out of date). Also, users often install adware via software bundles and ads designed to run certain scripts.
When developers include adware in installers, users cause unwanted installations when they do not change the provided settings. Users install adware alongside other software when they leave "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings in installers unchanged.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Download software (and files) only from official web pages (and legitimate stores). Do not use unofficial pages, P2P networks, third-party downloaders (and stores) and similar sources to download them. Also, check downloaders and installers for "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings and deselect unwanted apps before finishing downloads/installations.
Do not click on advertisements appearing on questionable web pages or allow such pages to show notifications. If your computer is already infected with LegionSuites, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
A message that pops up after the installation of LegionSuites adware:
LegionSuites's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is LegionSuites?
- STEP 1. Remove LegionSuites related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove LegionSuites ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove LegionSuites adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove LegionSuites ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove LegionSuites adware using Combo Cleaner:
LegionSuites adware removal:
Remove LegionSuites-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 diminished web browsing experience (due to intrusive ads covering the contents of visited pages) and slower computer performance.
What does adware do?
The purpose of software of this type is to show annoying advertisements (e.g., banners, coupons, pop-up ads). Also, adware can hijack a web browser (by changing the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page) and collect information.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Typically, they participate in affiliate programs to earn commissions from purchases of products, services, apps, etc., made via their ads.
Will Combo Cleaner remove LegionSuites adware?
Combo Cleaner will remove adware and other unwanted software from a computer. It will not leave any data belonging to adware in the system, which may be an issue while trying to remove adware manually. In some cases, files belonging to adware remain in the system after manual removal, even when the adware itself is no longer present.
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