Letitbefaster.world POP-UP (Mac)

What is letitbefaster.world?

letitbefaster.world is a deceptive site that displays a fake error message. Users typically visit this site inadvertently - they are redirected by potentially unwanted adware-type programs.

Adware is very likely to infiltrate systems without users' permission. Furthermore, as well as causing redirects, these potentially unwanted programs (PUPs) deliver intrusive advertisements and gather various sensitive information.

After visiting letitbefaster.world, users are presented with various fake error messages stating that the system is infected and encouraging them to download a "legitimate" system cleaning/optimization tool. This is a scam. This site is used to promote PUPs such as MacKeeper.

 These potentially unwanted programs supposedly provide functionality to perform full system scans - users are presented with a list containing hundreds of errors/potential threats that must be eliminated. The free versions are apparently incapable of doing this and, therefore, users are encouraged to purchase the 'full version'.

This is another scam - the list of infections is false and the promoted full versions provide no real value for regular users. These programs merely clear the false list. Therefore, PUPs such as MacKeeper should be uninstalled immediately. Never purchase any full versions.

Adware-type PUPs deliver coupon, banner, pop-up, and other similar advertisements. To achieve this, developers use tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any visited website. As a result, delivered ads often conceal underlying content, thereby significantly diminishing the browsing experience.

Furthermore, intrusive advertisements are designed to redirect to malicious sites and even run scripts that stealthily download/install malware

. Therefore, clicking them risks computer infection. Another important issue is data tracking. Research shows that potentially unwanted programs often gather Internet Protocol (IP) addresses, Internet service providers (ISPs), geographic locations, website URLs visited, pages viewed, queries entered into search engines, keystrokes, and other similar information that includes private details.

This data is later shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who generate revenue by misusing personal information. Therefore, having information-tracking app(s) installed can lead to serious privacy issues or even identity theft. If you experience redirects to letitbefaster.world, immediately eliminate all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins.

Threat Summary:

Name	letitbefaster.world redirect
Threat Type	Mac malware, Mac virus
Symptoms	Your Mac became slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you get redirected to shady websites.
Distribution methods	Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads.
Damage	Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites, loss of private information.
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There are hundreds of adware-type applications, all of which are virtually identical. Most offer a wide range of "useful features", however, these apps are designed only to generate revenue for the developers.

Rather than giving any real value for regular users, adware-type apps deliver intrusive advertisements, gather sensitive information, and (sometimes) cause unwanted redirects, thereby posing a direct threat to your privacy and Internet browsing safety. Claims to enable useful functions are merely attempts to give the impression of legitimacy.

How did potentially unwanted programs install on my computer?

Research shows that, although some PUPs have official download websites, most infiltrate systems without permission, since developers proliferate them using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling" and the aforementioned intrusive advertisements. "Bundling" is essentially stealth installation of third party programs with regular software.

Developers do not disclose this information properly - they hide "bundled" PUPs within various sections (typically "Custom" or "Advanced" settings) of the download/installation processes.

Furthermore, many users skip download/installation processes and click advertisements - behavior that often leads to inadvertent installation of PUPs. In this way, users expose their systems to risk of various infections and compromise their privacy.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Bear in mind that careless behavior and lack of knowledge are the main reasons for computer infections. The key to safety is caution. Therefore, pay close attention when browsing the Internet and downloading/installing software.

Intrusive advertisements typically seem legitimate, since developers invest many resources into their design, however, most lead to dubious websites (gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on). If you experience these redirects, immediately remove all suspicious applications and browser plug-ins.

Furthermore, carefully analyze each window of the download/installation dialogs using the "Custom" or "Advanced" settings. Opt-out of all additionally-included programs and decline offers to download/install them. You are advised to download your programs from official sources only (using direct download links), rather than using third party downloaders/installers.

These tools are often monetized using the "bundling" method, and thus should never be used. If your computer is already infected with PUPs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

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Quick menu:

• What is letitbefaster.world?
• STEP 1. Remove PUP related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.

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

Potentially unwanted programs removal:

Remove PUP-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.

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