How to uninstall FractionInterface from the operating system

What is FractionInterface?

After examining the FractionInterface application, we found that it exhibits adware characteristics. This app shows various advertisements, which can lead users to potentially harmful sites. We strongly recommend avoiding the installation of apps like FractionInterface and steering clear of any ads shown by adware.

FractionInterface adware in detail

FractionInterface can show annoying pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other advertisements containing bogus offers, warnings, alerts, or other content. Clicking ads from FractionInterface may direct users to unreliable web pages or even initiate unwanted downloads and installations.

Users may land on phishing pages, sites hosting fake lotteries, giveaways (and similar schemes), technical support scams, potentially harmful applications, etc. These pages may be used to trick users into disclosing credit card details, passwords, social security numbers, ID card information, and other details.

Also, these sites may lure users into sending scammers money (e.g., purchasing fake products or paying for bogus services). Moreover, some of the pages opened through ads generated by FractionInterface might deceive users into downloading and installing malicious software. Thus, ads delivered by FractionInterface (and the app itself) should not be trusted.

Additionally, FractionInterface has the potential to collect a range of data, including IP addresses, device information, geolocation, search queries, browsing history, and even sensitive details like passwords and credit card numbers. This data can be exploited for malicious activities. FractionInterface may also slow down your computer and be challenging to remove manually.

In some cases, apps like FractionInterface can take over a web browser by altering its settings, often to promote fake search engines or other questionable sites. Overall, it is recommended to avoid installing such apps and remove the ones that may be already present.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by FractionInterface
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.8), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.C), 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), torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information.
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Conclusion

In conclusion, FractionInterface is an app that may lead to web pages that can cause issues like malware infiltration, monetary loss, identity theft, etc. Also, this app may compromise privacy by gathering data and affect computer performance by consuming its resources. Users should avoid installing such apps to avoid potential harm.

More examples of apps like FractionInterface are Germanize.app, ProcessInput, and ElementFormula.

How did FractionInterface install on my computer?

It is common for adware to be distributed together with free or untrustworthy software. Adware is often hidden in installers, and users agree to its installations by leaving "Advanced," "Custom," or similar settings unchanged or checkboxes ticked. This distribution method is known as bundling.

Users may also download and install adware via unreliable advertisements (including ads generated by adware), notifications from shady pages, P2P networks, unofficial websites, third-party downloaders or app stores, and similar channels.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download applications (and files) from official websites or app stores. Avoid using P2P networks, unofficial websites, and similar sources for downloads, and do not trust advertisements or links on dubious web pages. Also, deselect unwanted applications if any of them are mentioned during installations to avoid adware or other unwanted software.

Furthermore, keep the operating system and installed programs up to date, and use a reputable security tool to scan your computer for unwanted apps and other threats. If your computer is already infected with FractionInterface, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

A message that appears after the installation of FractionInterface:

FractionInterface's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove adware and browser hijackers from a Mac computer:

FractionInterface adware removal:

Remove FractionInterface-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 reduce computer performance, degrade the overall user experience, and expose users to harmful content.

What does adware do?

Adware can display different types of ads, such as pop-ups, banners, coupons, and others. Additionally, it may collect user information and take control of web browsers.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers typically make money by promoting products, websites, or services through affiliate programs, earning commissions for sales, increased traffic, or other user actions. They may also generate revenue by selling user data.

Will Combo Cleaner remove FractionInterface adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner is capable of performing a comprehensive scan to remove all adware applications from your computer. It is worth noting that manual removal might not be completely effective, as remnants of the adware could still persist in the system.

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