How to uninstall the TypicalFraction unwanted app

What is TypicalFraction?

TypicalFraction is designed to promote the Safe Finder web page via akamaihd.net (the address of a fake search engine) by changing certain browser settings and feeding users with advertisements. Therefore, it is classified as an adware-type app, which has characteristics of a browser hijacker.

Research also shows that TypicalFraction can read sensitive information. Note that, in most cases, people download and install apps of this type inadvertently and, therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

Typically, programs such as TypicalFraction display banners, coupons, surveys, pop-ups and other ads. When users click them, the ads often open dubious websites. They might also execute scripts that cause download and installation of unwanted applications.

Furthermore, TypicalFraction changes browser settings (such as the address of the homepage, default search engine and new tab) to the address of a fake search engine. Commonly, apps of this type prevent users from removing the rogue addresses from the aforementioned settings as long as they are installed.

Therefore, changes can only be undone after removal of the rogue apps. Note that fake search engines do not generate unique results - they simply display those generated by other, often legitimate, search engines. Fake search engines can display misleading results.

Another issue with TypicalFraction is that it can read sensitive information such as telephone numbers, credit card details and passwords. This information could be misused to make fraudulent purchases and transactions, and steal accounts and identities.

It can also be sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals). Additionally, TypicalFraction might be capable of collecting browsing data (e.g., IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited pages).

Therefore, TypicalFraction's users might become victims of identity theft, suffer monetary loss, lose access to various accounts, experience issues relating to online privacy, browsing safety, and other problems. Therefore, never trust TypicalFraction, or other, similar apps - they should never be downloaded or installed.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by TypicalFraction
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus.
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), AVG (MacOS:AdAgent-L [Adw]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.C), Fortinet (Adware/Synataeb!OSX), Full List (VirusTotal)
Additional Information	This application belongs to the 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), 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.
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TypicalFraction is very similar to many other apps of this type including, for example, ProduceStyle, CompeteService and PrimaryIndexer.

All serve advertisements, promote dubious addresses and can access sensitive information. Commonly, these apps are advertised as legitimate and useful, however, they are useless and can cause serious problems. If these apps are already installed on the browser and/or operating system, remove them immediately.

How did TypicalFraction install on my computer?

Users often download and install adware and other PUAs through the download and/or installation set-ups of other programs. Commonly, apps of this type are included into the set-ups as 'additional offers', which can be found in "Custom", "Advanced", and "Manual" settings.

Many users fail to check and change these settings when they download and install their programs, thereby allowing included PUAs to infiltrate together with the required software. This PUA distribution method is called "bundling". Unwanted downloads and installations can also be caused by clicking deceptive advertisements, some of which are capable of running certain scripts.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications

It is not safe to use unofficial, dubious websites, Peer-to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule), third party downloaders, installers or other channels of this kind to download or install software or files. Use official websites and direct links.

Check "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar options of the download/installation setup and decline offers to download or install unwanted software. Intrusive advertisements that are displayed on dubious web pages can open other untrusted websites or cause download/installation of unwanted apps.

Therefore, never click them. Remove any suspicious, unwanted extensions, add-ons and plug-ins that are installed on the browser. The same applies to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system.

If your computer is already infected with TypicalFraction, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once TypicalFraction installation is complete:

TypicalFraction redirecting users to Safe Finder website via akamaihd.net:

TypicalFraction adware installed on Safari:

TypicalFraction Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove TypicalFraction adware using Combo Cleaner:

TypicalFraction adware removal:

Remove TypicalFraction-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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