How to eliminate MapperTrack adware?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is MapperTrack adware?
MapperTrack generates revenue for its developer by displaying advertisements and promoting a fake search engine. MapperTrack has the qualities of an adware-type app and a browser hijacker. It is very uncommon for apps of this type to be downloaded and installed knowingly. Therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).
MapperTrack adware in detail
MapperTrack can show advertisements (pop-ups, banners, coupons, or other) used to promote pages designed to trick users into providing personal information, downloading and installing questionable (potentially malicious) software, and so on. It is also possible that ads displayed by MapperTrack could download or install unwanted software.
MapperTrack also changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to a fake search engine. That search engine could show misleading search results (promote questionable pages) and display results generated by other untrustworthy search engines. For these reasons, MapperTrack should never be used/installed.
| Name | Ads by MapperTrack |
| Threat Type | Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus |
| Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Adload-AG [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Gen:Variant.Adware.MAC.AdLoad.13), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:AdWare.OSX.Adload.j), 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. |
MapperTrack adware in general
MapperTrack generates advertisements, forces users to use a fake search engine while browsing the web, and possibly collects information about its user. It is very similar to plenty of other apps, for example, ForceGuide, DeployService, and HdTrack.
How did MapperTrack install on my computer?
Most users download and install adware through advertisements designed to run certain scripts, fake installers, or downloaders (or installers) for other programs. Downloaders and installers used to distribute PUAs include "Custom", "Advanced", or other settings. Users download or install PUAs when they do not change those settings.
Advertisements designed to download or install PUAs do that when users click on them. Those ads appear on untrustworthy pages. Fake installers are promoted through dubious sites as well.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
Unwanted downloads and installations can be avoided by using official pages (or other legitimate sources) to download files and programs. It also can be achieved by deselecting optional downloads or installations in downloaders and installers used to distribute PUAs and not clicking on ads that questionable pages have on them.
If your computer is already infected with MapperTrack, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window that appears after the installation of MapperTrack adware:
MapperTrack's Contents folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is MapperTrack?
- STEP 1. Remove MapperTrack related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove MapperTrack ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove MapperTrack adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove MapperTrack ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove MapperTrack adware using Combo Cleaner:
MapperTrack adware removal:
Remove MapperTrack-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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What harm can adware cause?
Adware can be the reason behind changes in settings of the affected web browser, slow device performance, diminished web browsing experience, reduced Internet speed, and other issues.
What does adware do?
The main purpose of most adware-type applications is to display advertisements. Some apps of this type can change the web browser's settings to promote a fake search engine and (or) collect various data.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware generates revenue for its developer by displaying ads used to promote various products, services, websites. Typically, adware developer generates revenue through various affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove MapperTrack adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate MapperTrack or other detected adware-type applications. When users remove adware or other unwanted software manually, they do not always remove it entirely. Pretty often, various file leftovers remain hiding in the system even after the removal. Therefore, users are advised to eliminate adware using specialized software.
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