StyleLab Adware (Mac)

What kind of application is StyleLab?

While analyzing StyleLab, we discovered that it is an advertising-supported application - it shows intrusive advertisements. Also, StyleLab can read sensitive information. It is common for adware to be promoted and distributed using shady methods. Thus, users often download and install it inadvertently.

StyleLab adware

StyleLab adware in detail

Advertisements displayed by StyleLab can open websites designed to lure visitors into providing sensitive information (e.g., credit card details, login information), downloading shady software, calling fake technical support numbers, etc. Also, those ads may be capable of running certain scripts to cause unwanted downloads and installations.

A couple examples of pages that ads shown by adware can open are "Your MacBook Is Infected With 5 Viruses!" "Your Card Was Added To Apple Pay", and "TESCO Loyalty Program".

In addition to showing annoying advertisements, StyleLab can read browsing history, credit card details, phone numbers, passwords, and other sensitive information. This data may be misused to steal identities and money, hijack online accounts, make fraudulent purchases, and more.

Threat Summary:
Name	Ads by StyleLab
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-DH [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Trojan.Generic.32992260), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Searchproxy.f), 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 (Windows)	To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. Download Combo Cleaner To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by RCS LT, the parent company of PCRisk.com.

More about adware

Some advertising-supported applications promote untrustworthy (or fake) search engines by changing the settings of web browsers. They hijack web browsers by replacing the default search engine, homepage and (or) new tab page with a shady search engine. Search engines of this kind can promote potentially malicious sites and track users.

Examples of applications similar to StyleLab are TapScroll, ProcessorPremiere, and InstantFresh.

How did StyleLab install on my computer?

Most users download and install adware via untrustworthy websites, fake installers, shady advertisements, software bundles, etc. When software is bundled with adware, it has "Advanced", "Custom", or similar settings in its installer.

Adware installs alongside other software after finishing installations without changing those settings. Typically, adware is bundled with free software.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download applications from official web pages and stores. Read reviews before downloading apps. Avoid downloads from P2P networks, third-party downloaders, shady pages, and similar sources. Do not click ads on questionable websites or allow such pages to show notifications.

Deselect unwanted applications (optional installations) before completing installation procedures. If your computer is already infected with StyleLab, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

A message that shows up after the installation of StyleLab adware:

Stylelab adware pop-up displayed once installation is done

StyleLab's installation folder:

Stylelab adware installation folder

StyleLab installed on Safari:

Stylelab adware installed on Safari

Instant automatic malware removal:

Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced IT skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of malware. Download it by clicking the button below:

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Quick menu:

What is StyleLab?
STEP 1. Remove StyleLab related files and folders from OSX.
STEP 2. Remove StyleLab ads from Safari.
STEP 3. Remove StyleLab adware from Google Chrome.
STEP 4. Remove StyleLab ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove StyleLab adware using Combo Cleaner:

StyleLab adware removal:

Remove StyleLab-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

Manual removal of malicious Mac applications

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.

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Remove adware-related files and folders

Mac Go To Folder step

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Mac removing related files and folders - step 1 Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

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.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 2 Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 2

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 3 Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

Mac removing related files and folders - step 4 Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 1

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 2

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.

Mac removing malware related files and folders - step 5 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.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 1

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.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 2

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:

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 1

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 2

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:

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 1

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".

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 2

If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 1

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".

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 2

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 issue with having adware installed on the operating system (or added to a web browser) is diminished web browsing experience. Also, adware can cause issues related to online privacy and slow down computers.

What does adware do?

The main purpose of advertising-supported applications is to display advertisements. They can also be designed to promote fake search engines and gather information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

A big part of them participates in affiliate programs to monetize adware. They use adware to promote websites, products, services, etc.

Will Combo Cleaner remove StyleLab adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan the operating system and eliminate adware. It is recommended to remove adware automatically instead of manually to avoid leaving file leftovers in the system. Sometimes files or other components belonging to adware remain in the system after manual removal.