How to remove UltraEngine adware and the advertisements it delivers?
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on (updated)
What is UltraEngine?
UltraEngine is a piece of rogue software classified as adware. It has browser hijacker qualities as well. Due to the questionable techniques used to distribute this app, it is also categorized as a PUA (Potentially Unwanted Application).
UltraEngine adware overview
Adware can display pop-ups, coupons, banners, and other intrusive adverts on any visited website and/or different interfaces. The delivered ads seriously diminish the browsing experience and pose a threat to device/user safety. They endorse various deceptive and malicious sites. What is more, some intrusive advertisements can infiltrate software (e.g., PUAs) into systems - when they are clicked on.
Browser hijackers assign fake search engine addresses as browser's default, and their homepage and new tab/window URLs as well. Hence, web searches done via the URL bar and new tabs/windows opened - redirect to the promoted address.
Fraudulent search engines usually cannot generate search results, so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other genuine ones. Furthermore, browser hijackers also use persistence-ensuring methods - to prevent users from recovering their browsers.
Most adware and browser hijacker apps have data tracking abilities. Targeted information includes browsing activity, IP addresses, personally identifiable details, etc. The collected data is then monetized by being shared with and/or sold to third-parties (potentially, cyber criminals).
In summary, the presence of unwanted software on devices can lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.
| Name | Ads by UltraEngine |
| 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. |
Adware in general
ChannelParameter, SyncApp, and EdgeAdvanced are a few examples of apps from the adware classification. They appear innocuous and offer "advantageous" features, which are typically nonfunctional. This is true of nearly all PUAs. The only aim of unwanted apps is to generate revenue at user expense.
How did UltraEngine install on my computer?
PUAs can be downloaded/installed together with other programs. This marketing tactic of packing regular software with various additions - is called "bundling". Intrusive adverts proliferate PUAs as well. Upon being clicked on, the advertisements can stealthily download/install these apps. Some PUAs also have "official" download pages.
How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?
It is advised to research software and download it from official/verified sources. Dubious download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware sites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc. - often offer bundled content.
When downloading/installing, it is important to read terms, study possible options, and use the "Advanced/Custom" settings to opt-out from all additions. Intrusive ads appear legitimate; however, they redirect to unreliable and questionable websites (e.g., pornography, gambling, adult-dating, etc.).
In case of encounters with adverts and/or redirects of this type, the system must be inspected and all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed from it. If your computer is already infected with UltraEngine, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.
Pop-up window displayed once UltraEngine adware's installation is over:
UltraEngine adware's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is UltraEngine?
- STEP 1. Remove UltraEngine related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove UltraEngine ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove UltraEngine adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove UltraEngine ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove UltraEngine adware using Combo Cleaner:
UltraEngine adware removal:
Remove UltraEngine-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 diminish the browsing experience and system performance. Furthermore, applications of this type usually have data tracking abilities, which make them a threat to device/user safety. What is more, adware-displayed ads can be malicious and cause other serious problems.
What does adware do?
Advertising-supported software or adware - is designed to deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. In other words, it displays various adverts on any visited website and/or different interfaces.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware generates revenue by promoting websites, applications, services, and similar. Most of the profit is made through affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove UltraEngine adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate installed adware-type apps. It is worth mentioning that manual removal might lack thoroughness. In some cases, despite the software itself being (manually) removed - various file leftovers remain hiding in the system. Furthermore, such remnants can continue running and causing issues.
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