How to remove CoordinatorLinks adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is CoordinatorLinks?
The CoordinatorLinks app supposedly enhances the browsing experience by helping users to search, providing accurate search results, and so on.
In fact, this is an adware-type app that deploys various advertisements. Apps of this type are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs), since people usually download and install them unintentionally. PUAs such as CoordinatorLinks often record information relating to users.
Adware generates revenue for the developers by displaying ads in the form of pop-ups, banners, surveys, coupons, and so on. People who click these ads are usually redirected to dubious websites used to promote other unwanted applications (adware, browser hijackers, and so on).
The ads might also cause unwanted downloads and installations. When clicked, they could run scripts that download or install PUAs. Furthermore, installed adware might collect IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, and other information relating to users' browsing activity.
Some PUAs also target personal details. Adware developers share the information with other parties (potentially, cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue.
In summary, these apps can cause a number of serious problems including, for example, issues with privacy, browsing safety, unwanted downloads/installations, and so on. Furthermore, shared sensitive information might be used to steal users' identities.
| Name | Ads by CoordinatorLinks |
| Threat Type | Mac malware, Mac virus. |
| 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. |
CoordinatorLinks is similar to other adware such as ProductEvent, ManagerPages, ForBrowser, and so on. Generally, these apps provide no 'useful features' and are designed only to enable developers to generate revenue. To avoid problems that might be caused by installed adware, remove all apps of this type immediately.
How did CoordinatorLinks install on my computer?
Frequently people download and install adware and other PUAs inadvertently. Unwanted downloads and installations usually occur when they click intrusive (deceptive) ads that are displayed on dubious websites, or they download and install programs that have PUAs included into their set-ups. The latter distribution method is called "bundling".
Developers use it to trick people into installing/downloading PUAs together with other software that they wish download from the internet. Any information relating to the inclusion of PUAs in the setup is usually hidden in "Custom", "Advanced", and other similar settings.
Note, however, that unwanted downloads and installations happen only when people leave those settings unchanged (they fail to dismiss offers to download/install additional software).
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
To avoid unwanted downloads and installations, download software only from official websites. Other sources or tools such as third party downloaders or installers, unofficial/dubious web pages, Peer-to-Peer networks such as torrent clients, and eMule are often used to distribute unwanted applications.
If a setup contains settings such as "Advanced", "Custom", ensure that they are checked carefully, since they often include offers to download or install additional applications. These offers should be dismissed. It is not safe to click intrusive advertisements. Typically, deceptive ads are displayed on web pages relating to gambling, adult dating, pornography, and so on.
In any case, most are displayed on dubious, potentially malicious websites. If a browser opens dubious sites automatically or most of the visited websites contain ads, check the list of apps installed on the browser and remove all unwanted, suspicious entries (extensions, add-ons, plug-ins).
This also applies to programs of this kind installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with CoordinatorLinks, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed when CoordinatorLinks installation is complete:
Installation folder of CoordinatorLinks:
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Quick menu:
- What is CoordinatorLinks?
- STEP 1. Remove CoordinatorLinks related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove CoordinatorLinks ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove CoordinatorLinks adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove CoordinatorLinks ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove CoordinatorLinks adware using Combo Cleaner:
CoordinatorLinks adware removal:
Remove CoordinatorLinks-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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