How to eliminate OverallVariety from systems

What kind of application is OverallVariety?

Our examination of OverallVariety reveals that it is an unwanted application that can flood users with misleading ads and expose them to various online risks. Thus, we classified it as adware. Additionally, security vendors flag OverallVariety as malicious. It is recommended to avoid this app.

OverallVariety adware in detail

OverallVariety is capable of displaying banners, pop-ups, coupons, and other intrusive ads with deceptive content, such as fake offers or security warnings and alerts. Clicking these ads can direct users to harmful websites utilized for malicious purposes and may even trigger unwanted downloads and installations.

OverallVariety can display ads that lead to websites hosting harmful applications. These applications could hijack browsers, steal sensitive information, or carry out other malicious actions. Also, web pages opened through OverallVariety's ads may be crafted to harvest credit card details, login credentials, ID card data, and more.

These pages may also deceive users into purchasing fake products or services (e.g., paying for fake software or technical support). For these reasons, it is strongly recommended to avoid interacting with ads from apps like OverallVariety.

Along with displaying intrusive ads, OverallVariety may monitor browsing activity, search history, and other personal information, which could be sold to third parties or exploited in other ways. This poses a threat to user privacy. Furthermore, OverallVariety can cause devices to lag, and uninstalling it without specialized tools may be challenging.

If OverallVariety is already installed, it is strongly recommended to remove it as soon as possible. If it cannot be done manually, we recommend using Combo Cleaner.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by OverallVariety
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.13), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), 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

Although adware is often promoted as legitimate and useful, installing it can result in privacy concerns, system slowdowns, and security vulnerabilities. Users can be bombarded with ads that expose them to sites hosting scams, malware, and other threats. Thus, it is important to remove it quickly from affected devices to avoid potential consequences.

More examples of apps categorized as adware include InterfaceStyle, EnumeratorValue, and ProgressInitiator.

How did OverallVariety install on my computer?

Adware is commonly installed when it comes bundled with free or questionable software. If users skip through the installation process without carefully checking "Advanced", "Custom", "Manual", or other options to decline additional offers, they might unintentionally install adware or other unwanted programs.

Adware can also be delivered through fake system notifications, deceptive pop-ups, dubious links on untrustworthy websites, unofficial app stores, peer-to-peer sharing networks, suspicious websites, third-party download managers, and similar sources. Overall, users often install adware unintentionally.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Always check user reviews and make sure you are using official websites or app stores when downloading applications. During installations, see if there are "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings allowing you to decline any unwanted offers (apps). Keep your operating system and apps up to date.

Do not click pop-ups, buttons, ads, and links on suspicious websites, and never allow questionable sites to show notifications. Also, use a reliable security tool and ensure it stays up to date. If your computer is already infected with OverallVariety, 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 OverallVariety:

OverallVariety's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

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

OverallVariety adware removal:

Remove OverallVariety-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 promote various scams and even malware. Also, adware can slow down devices, compromise privacy, and sometimes hijack browsers.

What does adware do?

Adware generates various advertisements (e.g., pop-ups and banners). Additionally, it can be designed to gather data and make changes in the settings of web browsers.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware creators profit by promoting websites, products, and services, often through affiliate programs. They receive commissions when users interact with ads, make purchases, subscribe to services, or perform other specified actions.

Will Combo Cleaner remove OverallVariety adware?

Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove all installed adware-type applications. Manual removal may not always be effective, as leftover files can remain hidden in the system. Thus, it is advisable to employ specialized tools for removal.

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