How to remove ManagerAnalog adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is ManagerAnalog?
ManagerAnalog has two purposes: to generate ads and promote a fake search engine address. This app is classified as adware and as a browser hijacker, however, it might also be a data collector.
ManagerAnalog is distributed by a fake Adobe Flash Player installer and, therefore, users are likely to download and install this app unintentionally.
Commonly, apps such as ManagerAnalog generate ads, which promote (open) dubious sites. In some cases, these ads are used to trick users into causing unwanted downloads and installations (if clicked, some download and install PUAs by executing certain scripts). Some examples of ads deployed by ManagerAnalog are banners, coupons, surveys, and pop-ups.
ManagerAnalog functions as a browser hijacker. It changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab to the address of a fake search engine. Generally, users cannot remove addresses of fake search engines from the aforementioned settings unless they uninstall the browser hijacker responsible.
ManagerAnalog might also collect browsing data such as addresses of visited pages, entered search queries, geolocations, IP addresses, and even private, sensitive information. In such cases, the developers could monetize gathered data by selling it to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals) or misuse it for other purposes.
Users with apps such as ManagerAnalog installed on their browsers and/or operating systems might thus become victims of identity theft and encounter issues relating to online privacy, browsing safety, etc.
| Name | Ads by ManagerAnalog |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Agent-MT [Trj]), AVG (MacOS:Agent-MT [Trj]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adload.AE), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.m), 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. |
| Malware Removal (Mac) | To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. |
More adware examples are ConsoleProgram, SkillApplication, and ActivityConfig. Adware-type apps are often advertised as useful programs that have various features, improve the browsing experience, etc. In most cases, however, their main purpose is to generate revenue for the developers - they are useless to regular users.
In any case, it is not advisable to have these apps installed on browsers or operating systems.
How did ManagerAnalog install on my computer?
As mentioned, ManagerAnalog is distributed through a fake Adobe Flash Player installer. Fake installers can also distribute malware (such as ransomware).
PUAs are also distributed via download/installation set-ups of other products. This deceptive marketing tactic of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions is called "bundling".
Rushing download/installation processes (e.g. ignoring terms, skipping steps and settings, etc.) increases the risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the system.
Some PUAs have "official" download sites. Intrusive advertisements proliferate these applications as well. Once clicked, they can execute scripts to download/install PUAs without users' consent.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications
Download software and files from official websites and via direct links. It is not safe to use torrent clients, eMule (or other Peer-to-Peer networks), third party downloaders, unofficial websites or other sources of this kind.
Avoid third party installers. Check "Advanced", "Custom" and other settings, and decline offers to download or install unwanted software. Do not click ads that are displayed on dubious websites, since they can open other untrusted websites or even cause unwanted downloads and installations.
Remove any unwanted, suspicious applications (extensions, add-ons, and plug-ins) that are installed on the browser. The same should be applied to programs of this kind that are installed on the operating system.
Regularly scan your computer with reputable antivirus or anti-spyware software and keep this software up to date.
If your computer is already infected with ManagerAnalog, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed when ManagerAnalog adware is installed:
Text presented in this pop-up:
"ManagerAnalogd" will damage your computer.
This file was downloaded on an unknown date.
OK
Show in Finder
Fake installer used to distribute ManagerAnalog (first installation step):
Fake installer used to distribute ManagerAnalog (second installation step):
Files related to ManagerAnalog adware that need to be removed:
~/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/Services/com.ManagerAnalog.service.app
~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.ManagerAnalog.service.plist
/Library/Application Support/.[random_string]/System/com.ManagerAnalog.system
/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.ManagerAnalog.system.plist
IMPORTANT NOTE! In some cases malicious applications like OperativeMachine alter system proxy settings, thereby causing unwanted redirects to a variety of questionable websites.
The redirects are likely to remain even after removing the application itself. Thus, you must restore them manually.
Step 1: Click on the gear icon in the Dock to navigate to the system settings. If the icon is not present in the Dock, you can find it in the Launchpad.
Step 2: Navigate to the Network settings.
Step 3: Select the connected network and click "Advanced...".
Step 4: Click on the "Proxies" tab and untick all the protocols. You should also assign the settings of each protocol to the default: "*.local, 169.254/16".
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Quick menu:
- What is ManagerAnalog?
- STEP 1. Remove ManagerAnalog related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove ManagerAnalog ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove ManagerAnalog adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove ManagerAnalog ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove ManagerAnalog adware using Combo Cleaner:
ManagerAnalog adware removal:
Remove ManagerAnalog-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 manageranalog 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 ManagerAnalog removal from Internet browsers:
Remove malicious extensions from Safari:
Remove ads by manageranalog 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 manageranalog 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 manageranalog 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.
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