BoostResource Adware (Mac)

What is BoostResource adware?

BoostResource can display advertisements, promote a fake search engine, and read sensitive information. It functions as advertising-supported software and a browser hijacker. In most cases, users download and install apps of this type accidentally. Therefore, they are called potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

BoostResource adware

BoostResource adware in detail

Advertisements displayed by BoostResource could open websites designed to trick users into providing various information (like credit card details), downloading, installing PUAs, and so on. They could also download, install unwanted apps. Ads coming from apps like BoostResource cannot be trusted.

Also, BoostResource can change web browser settings such as default search engine, homepage and new tab page. It changes them to a fake search engine that could be used to promote untrustworthy pages. Moreover, BoostResource can read passwords, credit card details, and other sensitive information.

Threat Summary:
Name	Ads by BoostResource
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names	Avast (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), AVG (MacOS:AdAgent-AW [Adw]), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), GData (Archive.Application.Agent.LDF40F), Full List (VirusTotal)
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 (Windows)	To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your computer with legitimate antivirus software. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. Download Combo Cleaner To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. 7 days free trial available. Combo Cleaner is owned and operated by RCS LT, the parent company of PCRisk.com.

BoostResource in general

Ads displayed and a fake search engine promoted by BoostResource can open untrustworthy pages (and cause unwanted downloads, installations). Data collected by this app could be misused for malicious purposes (for example, to steal online accounts, identities). More adware examples are MapperIndex, ModeService, and MapperTrack.

How did BoostResource install on my computer?

Most users download or install adware by clicking certain advertisements, through downloaders or installers for programs bundled with adware, or fake installers downloaded from shady pages. The ads mentioned above can download or install unwanted software by running specific scripts.

Downloaders and installers with optional downloads or installations have "Custom", "Advanced", or similar settings. Adware gets downloaded or installed together with other software when users leave those settings unchanged.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download apps (and files) from trustworthy, legitimate websites. Be careful with ads that appear on dubious pages - if clicked, those ads could download or install unwanted apps. Examine downloaders and installers that have any settings and deselect found unwanted optional downloads or installations before downloading or installing programs.

If your computer is already infected with BoostResource, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for Windows to automatically eliminate this adware.

Pop-up that appears after the installation of BoostResource adware:

boostresource adware pop-up displayed once installation is done

BoostResource installed on Safari:

boostresource adware installed on safari

BoostResource' Contents folder:

boostresource adware contents folder

Instant automatic malware removal:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove BoostResource adware using Combo Cleaner:

BoostResource adware removal:

Remove BoostResource-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

mac browser hijacker removal from 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.

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Remove adware-related files and folders

Mac Go To Folder step

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Mac removing related files and folders - step 1 Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

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.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 2 Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/Application Support/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/Application Support/

Mac go to /Library/Application Support - step 2

In the "Application Support" folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, "MplayerX" or "NicePlayer", and move these folders to the Trash.

Mac removing related files and folders - step 3 Check for adware generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents/ folder:

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 1

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents/

Mac go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents - step 2

Mac removing related files and folders - step 4 Check for adware generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons/ folder:

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 1

In the "Go to Folder..." bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons/

Mac go to /Library/LaunchDaemons - step 2

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.

Mac removing malware related files and folders - step 5 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.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 1

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.

Mac remove malware with Combo Cleaner - step 2

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:

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 1

Open the Safari browser, from the menu bar, select "Safari" and click "Preferences...".

Removal of malicious extensions in Safari - step 2

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:

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 1

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".

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 2

If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Remove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 1

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".

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 2

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 make a computer slower, diminish the web browsing experience. Depending on its capabilities, it could cause other problems (for example, issues related to online privacy, web browsing safety and so on).

What does adware do?

As a rule, the main purpose of adware is to display advertisements. Pretty often, software of this type can also collect various data and (or) change web browser settings.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Individuals behind adware monetize it by promoting various products and services, web pages, etc. Most of them do that using various affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove BoostResource adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate BoostResource and other adware-type applications. If removed manually, software of this type could still have some of its components present and running. Therefore, it is recommended to remove adware using specialized software.