How to uninstall AccessibleSkill from a browser and the operating system?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
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How to remove AccessibleSkill from Mac?
What is AccessibleSkill?
Adware is a software that serves advertisements. However, AccessibleSkill does not only that, it also collects sensitive information and changes certain browser settings. Basically, AccessibleSkill functions not only as adware but also as a browser hijacker. Typically, users download and install apps of this type unintentionally, for this reason they are called potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
Some examples of types of ads that apps like AccessibleSkill serve are pop-up ads, banners, coupons, surveys. It is common that by clicking those ads users allow them to open questionable websites. In some cases by doing that users trigger unwanted downloads or even installations. Although, it happens only when ads are designed to execute certain scripts. As mentioned in the introduction, AccessibleSkill functions as a browser hijacker. It means that it changes browser settings such as the address of a default search engine, homepage and/or new tab to an address of some fake search engine. Usually search engines of this type do not generate unique results - they provide results generated by some other search engine (e.g., Google, Yahoo). It is worthwhile to mention that the changes made by a browser hijacker can be undone only when it is no longer installed. Another problem with AccessibleSkill is that it can read credit card details, passwords, telephone numbers and some other sensitive information. Such information could be misused by its developers for various malicious purposes. For example, they could use it to make fraudulent purchases, transactions, steal identities, personal accounts. Also, they could sell collected data to third parties, potentially cyber criminals. Therefore, AccessibleSkill should never be downloaded and installed.
| Name | Ads by AccessibleSkill |
| 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), 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), 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. |
To summarize, AccessibleSkill's users could become victims of identity theft, lose access to various accounts, suffer monetary loss, and/or have other problems related to online privacy, browsing safety, etc. Users who have this app installed on a browser and/or the operating system should remove it as soon as possible. More examples of apps like AccessibleSkill are LearningActivity, MarketService and AnalyticParameter.
How did AccessibleSkill install on my computer?
Typically, users download and install PUAs unintentionally: by clicking deceptive advertisements that are designed to execute certain scripts or together with other programs (when they are distributed by a deceptive marketing method called "bundling"). To be more precise, when PUAs are included in various download and/or installation setups of other programs as extra offers. Usually information about included apps is provided in "Custom", "Advanced" and other similar settings of the aforementioned setups. Users who download and/or install programs without changing those settings download and/or install included PUAs too.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is advised to download programs (and files) from official websites and via direct download links. Other sources like third party downloaders, Peer-to-Peer networks (e.g., torrent clients, eMule), unofficial websites, etc., can be used to distribute/promote PUAs. Third party installers can be used for that too. Also, it is recommended not to leave "Advanced", "Custom" or other settings of any download and installation setup unchecked - it is common that those settings can be used to decline offers to download and/or install unwanted applications. Intrusive ads that are displayed on untrustworthy, shady pages should not be clicked as well - more often than not those ads are designed to open various questionable websites. Sometimes they are capable of causing downloads, installations of potentially unwanted, or even malicious apps by executing certain scripts. Any unwanted apps (extensions, add-ons or plug-ins) that are already installed on a web browser should be removed. The same applies to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system. If your computer is already infected with AccessibleSkill, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed once AccessibleSkill installation is over:
AccessibleSkill installed on Safari:
AccessibleSkill's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is AccessibleSkill?
- STEP 1. Remove AccessibleSkill related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove AccessibleSkill ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove AccessibleSkill adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove AccessibleSkill ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove AccessibleSkill adware using Combo Cleaner:
AccessibleSkill adware removal:
Remove AccessibleSkill-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 ads by accessibleskill 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.
Ads by AccessibleSkill removal from Internet browsers:
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove ads by accessibleskill 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 ads by accessibleskill 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 ads by accessibleskill 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.
Outstanding!