How to uninstall the SmartResultsNavigation adware?

What is SmartResultsNavigation?

SmartResultsNavigation is a rogue app classifies as adware. It also has browser hijacker qualities. Due to the dubious methods used to distribute SmartResultsNavigation, it is also classified as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application). This piece of software has been observed being spread via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

SmartResultsNavigation adware in detail

Adware operates by running intrusive advertisement campaigns, i.e., it delivers pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads. They can be displayed on any visited website and/or different interfaces. Intrusive adverts overlay webpage content and slow down the browsing speed.

Furthermore, these advertisements promote a wide variety of untrustworthy and malicious sites. What is more, the ads can stealthily download/install software (e.g., PUAs) - when they are clicked on.

Browser hijackers assign fake web searcher addresses as browsers' homepage, default search engine, and new tab/window URLs. Hence, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed into the URL bar - redirect to the promoted address. Fraudulent search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate ones.

Browser hijackers can undo any changes users try to make to their browsers, or they can restrict/deny access to the browser settings. Therefore, restoring a hijacked browser is impossible without eliminating the software affecting it.

Most PUAs have data tracking abilities, and SmartResultsNavigation likely has such as well. Information of interest includes: URLs visited, pages viewed, search queries typed, IP addresses, personally identifiable details, and so forth. The collected data is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).

In summary, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can lead to system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft. To ensure device integrity and user privacy, all suspect applications and browser extensions/plug-ins must be removed without delay.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by SmartResultsNavigation
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:Adload-AD [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.AdloadTR.2), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adload.AD), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Cimpli.l), 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.
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Adware in general

BrowserState, BasicKey, and ExpandedValue are a few examples of adware. This software appears legitimate and offers "handy" features, which are typically nonoperational. This applies to nearly all PUAs. Therefore, instead of delivering on any promises, unwanted applications can run intrusive advertisement campaigns, hijack browsers, cause redirects, and collect private data.

How did SmartResultsNavigation install on my computer?

PUAs are distributed through download/installation setups of other programs. This false marketing tactic is called "bundling". Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., skipped steps, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the system. Intrusive ads can be triggered (by being clicked) to execute scripts designed to download/install these applications without user consent. PUAs may also have "official" promotional/download websites.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is recommended to research software before download/installation. Additionally, all downloads must be performed from official and verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, and other third-party downloaders - commonly offer bundled/harmful content.

When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study available options, use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from additional apps, tools, etc. Intrusive advertisements appear legitimate; however, they redirect to highly questionable webpages (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, and so on).

In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - must be removed without delay. If your computer is already infected with SmartResultsNavigation, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Files related to the SmartResultsNavigation adware that need to be removed:

• ~/Library/Application Support/com.SmartResultsNavigation/SmartResultsNavigation
• ~/Library/Application Support/com.SmartResultsNavigationDaemon/SmartResultsNavigation
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.SmartResultsNavigation.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.SmartResultsNavigationDaemon.plist

IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote the SmartResultsNavigation website are designed to create a new device profile. Therefore, before taking any further removal steps, perform these actions:
1) Click the "Preferences" icon in the menu bar (Dock) and select "Profiles".

2) Locate all suspicious profiles and delete them.

3) Perform a full system scan with Combo Cleaner anti-virus suite.

After performing these actions, you can proceed with further removal steps for this browser hijacker.

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove SmartResultsNavigation adware using Combo Cleaner:

SmartResultsNavigation adware removal:

Remove SmartResultsNavigation-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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