How to remove LogarithmicBalance adware from the operating system?

How to remove LogarithmicBalance adware from Mac?

What is LogarithmicBalance?

LogarithmicBalance is an adware-type application with browser hijacker qualities. Following successful installation, this app runs intrusive advertisement campaigns and modifies browsers - in order to promote fake search engines. Additionally, most adwares and browser hijackers spy on users' browsing activity. Due to the questionable methods used to distribute LogarithmicBalance, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application).

Adware enables the placement of banners, surveys, pop-ups, coupons and other intrusive ads - typically, on any visited website. These adverts severely diminish the browsing experience; they slow down the browsing speed and overlay page content. Furthermore, intrusive advertisements pose a threat to device/user safety. Since upon being clicked, the adverts redirect to various unreliable/malicious sites and some can even stealthily download/install software (e.g. PUAs).

Browser hijackers reassign browsers' homepage, default search engine and new tab/window URLs - to the addresses of fake web searchers. Hence, with a browser hijacker installed: new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - redirect to the promoted address. Illegitimate search engines are seldom able to provide search results, so they tend to redirect (or cause redirection chains leading) to Google, Bing, Yahoo and other genuine ones. Furthermore, browser hijackers ensure persistence by restricting/denying access to browser settings and/or undoing any permitted changes made. Therefore, recovering an affected browser is impossible without removing the software hijacking it.

Most PUAs (adware and browser hijackers included) have data tracking abilities. They can monitor browsing activity (visited URLs, viewed pages, searched queries, etc.) and gather personal information extracted from it (IP addresses, geolocations and other details). This sensitive data is then monetized by being shared with and/or sold to third parties (potentially, cyber criminals), likewise intent on misusing it for profit. In summary, presence of unwanted apps on devices can result in system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses and even identity theft. To ensure device integrity and user privacy, all dubious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be eliminated immediately upon detection.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by LogarithmicBalance
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
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. ▼ Download Combo Cleaner for Mac To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Limited three days free trial available.

GenerationUpdater, DigitalRecord, DigitalEngine, WizardUpdate and DLVPlayer are some examples of other applications within the adware classification. They usually appear legitimate and offer a broad range of "useful" functionalities. However, the features rarely work as promised and in most cases - they do not work at all. In fact, this is true of nearly all PUAs. Functionality and user safety are irrelevant, as the only goal of unwanted software is to generate revenue for the developers. PUAs are designed to deliver intrusive advert campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects and collect vulnerable data.

How did LogarithmicBalance install on my computer?

PUAs can be downloaded/installed alongside other products. This deceptive marketing technique of packing regular software with unwanted or malicious additions - is called "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g. ignored terms, skipped steps and sections, used "Easy/Express" settings, etc.) increase the risk of inadvertently allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive ads proliferate PUAs as well; once clicked on, they can execute scripts to make downloads/installations without user consent. Some PUAs have "official" promotional sites, from which they can be downloaded.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is advised to research products to verify their legitimacy, before download/installation and/or purchase. Only official and trustworthy download channels must be used. Since dubious download sources, like: unofficial and free file-hosting websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks and other third party downloaders - often offer harmful and/or bundled content. When downloading/installing, it is recommended to read terms, explore all available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings and opt-out from additional apps, tools, features, etc. It is just as important to exercise caution when browsing. Intrusive adverts appear ordinary and harmless, however they redirect to highly questionable webpages (e.g. gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on). In case of encounters with ads and/or redirects of this type, the system must be inspected and all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - removed immediately from it. If your computer is already infected with LogarithmicBalance, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up window displayed once LogarithmicBalance adware's installation is over:

LogarithmicBalance adware's installation folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove LogarithmicBalance adware using Combo Cleaner:

LogarithmicBalance adware removal:

Remove LogarithmicBalance-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 logarithmicbalance 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 LogarithmicBalance removal from Internet browsers:

Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Remove ads by logarithmicbalance 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 logarithmicbalance 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 logarithmicbalance 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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