Avoid downloading fake updates from streamoverlyquickprogram.com

How to remove redirects to streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com from Mac?

What is streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com?

Streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com is a deceptive site, running a fake Flash Player updater. It claims that users Flash is outdated and recommends to update it. Users should note that illegitimate software updaters are commonly used to infiltrate untrustworthy (e.g. Potentially Unwanted Applications) and even malicious content (e.g. ransomware, trojans and other malware). Typically, most visitors enter deceptive/scam webpages via redirects caused by intrusive adverts or by PUAs, already installed onto the system.

There are several variants of this scam run on streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com. One variant displays multiple pop-up windows in quick succession, which state that visitors' Flash Player might be outdated. The large pop-up in the middle of the page informs users that Flash is an essential browser plug-in. It enables a variety of online media, e.g. video, animation and games. As the Flash Player on users' systems might be out-of-date - it has been blocked. To continue using it, the plug-in must be updated. The pop-up at the bottom-right of the page and one that overlays the page itself - repeat this message, yet phrase it differently. The other variant of this scam employs a more subtle approach in promoting the fake updater. This version shows only one pop-up window, which does not directly state that the visitors' Flash Player is outdated. Instead it simply elaborates on the uses of said plug-in. This pop-up differs from the center one of the other variant - in that it adds more information concerning the functions of Flash Player. It supports data formats like AMF, SWF, XML, JSON and multimedia such as - .MP3, .FLV, .JPEG, .GIF, .PNG and .RTMP. With other features including: accelerated graphics rendering, multi-thread video decoding and webcam support. Every pop-up displayed by streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com has "Download/Install/Update" buttons, which initiate the download of the fraudulent updates. It must be emphasized that installing the fake updater will not updated Flash Player, rather users will inadvertently allow dubious/harmful content onto their device. Therefore, they will expose their systems to various infiltrations and infections. It is expressly advised against trusting streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com and other scams similar to it.

Aside from force-opening deceptive sites, PUAs also redirect to untrustworthy, rogue, sale-based and malicious webpages. However, these applications have varied abilities. Adware-type PUAs run intrusive advertisement campaigns, i.e. deliver undesirable and dangerous ads. Another-type called browser hijackers - modify browsers and limit/deny access to their settings. Most PUAs, regardless of their type, can track data. They record browsing activity (URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, etc.) and gather users' personal information (IP addresses, geolocations and real-life details). This vulnerable data can then be shared with third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), seeking to misuse it for financial gain. To summarize, PUAs can compromise device integrity and lead to severe privacy results, financial losses, even identity theft. Therefore, it is recommended to remove all suspect applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up
Threat Type	Phishing, Scam, Mac malware, Mac virus
Fake Claim	Scam claims visitors' Flash Player is outdated.
Detection Names (fake updater)	Avast (MacOS:Bundlore-CJ [Adw]), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Bundlore.DXI), ClamAV (Unix.Malware.Agent-7425891-0), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Bnodlero.x), Full List (VirusTotal)
Serving IP Address	34.237.153.102
Promoted Unwanted Application	Scam promotes fake Flash Player updates.
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.
Removal	To eliminate streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up our malware researchers recommend scanning your computer with Combo Cleaner. ▼ Download Combo Cleaner Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you have to purchase the full version of Combo Cleaner.

Centersourceoffreeupgrades.best, therightwaytofindplayering.pro and mainplaceupgradesfree.info are examples of other deceptive websites, using the same scam model as streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com. The purpose of such schemes is to push visitors into performing specific actions, in order to generate revenue for the scammers behind them. Social engineering and scare tactics are used to further these scams. Therefore, sites that warn visitors that their device is infected, they have won unbelievable prizes, received ludicrous offers and similar - are not to be trusted.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

PUAs spread via download/installation setups of other software. The false marketing technique of pre-packing ordinary products with unwanted or malicious content is called "bundling". Rushed download and installation processes (e.g. skipped steps and sections, using pre-set options, etc.) - endanger systems with potential infiltrations and infections. Some PUAs have "official" download webpages, which in turn are often promoted by deceptive websites. When intrusive advertisements are clicked, they can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without user permission.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research content, before downloading/installing it. Only official and verified download channels should be used. Peer-to-Peer sharing networks (BitTorrent, eMule, Gnutella, etc.), free file-hosting sites and other third party downloaders - are considered to be untrustworthy, therefore they are advised against use. When downloading/installing, it is important to read terms, study all possible options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features and so on. Intrusive adverts usually appear legitimate and innocuous, however they cause redirects to dubious pages (e.g. pornography, adult-dating, gambling and others). Should users experience ads/redirects of this kind, they are to inspect the device and remove all suspicious applications and/or browser extensions/plug-ins without delay. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Text presented in the pop-up windows initially displayed by streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com:

Center pop-up:

 

Software update
Update your Flash Player
Install the latest Flash Player for better performances.
Update now

 "Flash Player" is an essential plugin for your browser that allows you to view everything from video to games and animation on the web. The version of “Flash Player" on your system might not include the latest security updates and has been blocked.

The version of this plug-in on your computer might not include the latest security updates. Flash cannot be used until you download an update from Adobe.

> Click "Download Flash"
> Install updates and enjoy performances.
Download Flash... Update

 

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Bottom pop-up:

 

Flash Player Update
Please install latest version of Flash Player in order to continue watching.
Download

Screenshot of the pop-up that overlays the page:

Text presented in this pop-up:

Software update
"Flash Player" might be out-of-date
The version of this plug-in on your computer might not include the latest security updates. Flash might not be used until you download an update from Adobe.
Update Download Flash...

Screenshot of the fake Flash Player update installation instructions provided by streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com:

Text presented in this page:

Open the file

Right click on Installer icon and Open

Run the application
Confirm the installation by clicking
Continue and Install
buttons. Type your password.

Appearance of streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com scam (GIF):

Another variant appearance of streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com scam (GIF):

Screenshot of the fake Flash Player update installation setup:

Instant automatic removal of streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up: Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up. Download it by clicking the button below:
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Quick menu:

• What is "streamoverlyquickprogram[.]com"?
• STEP 1. Remove PUA 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 applications removal:

Remove 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 streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up 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 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 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 in the correct order you Mac should be clean of infections. To be sure 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 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 it's virus definition database and click "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.

streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up removal from Internet browsers:

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Remove streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up related Safari extensions:

Open 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 normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Remove streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:

Open your Mozilla Firefox browser. At the top right corner of the screen, click the "Open Menu" (three horizontal lines) button. From the opened menu, choose "Add-ons".

Choose the "Extensions" tab and look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the "Remove" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Mozilla Firefox browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Remove streamoverlyquickprogram.com pop-up related Google Chrome add-ons:

Open Google Chrome and click the "Chrome menu" (three horizontal lines) button located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, choose "More Tools" and select "Extensions".

In the "Extensions" window, look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the "Trash" button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Google Chrome browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

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