How to eliminate UltraSystem adware from the operating system?

What is UltraSystem?

UltraSystem is an adware-type app with browser hijacker abilities. It is designed to run intrusive ad campaigns, and it can promote fake search engines. Furthermore, software products of this type - are also classified as PUAs (Potentially Unwanted Applications). It is noteworthy that UltraSystem has been observed being spread via fake Adobe Flash Player updates.

UltraSystem adware overview

Adware enables the placement of pop-ups, banners, surveys, and other intrusive advertisements - on any visited website and/or different interfaces. The displayed ads endorse various untrustworthy, sale-oriented, rogue, deceptive/scam, and malicious websites. What is more, some intrusive adverts can download/install software (e.g., PUAs) stealthily - upon being clicked.

Browser hijackers assign fake search engine addresses as browser's default, and their homepage and new tab/window URLs. Hence, new browser tabs/windows opened and search queries typed via the URL bar - redirect to said address. Fraudulent search engines usually cannot provide search results, so they redirect to Google, Yahoo, Bing, and other legitimate ones. This software also uses persistence-ensuring methods to prevent browser recovery.

Adware and browser hijackers usually have data tracking abilities. The gathered data (e.g., browsing and search engines histories, IP addresses, personally identifiable details, finance-related information, etc.) is then shared with and/or sold to third-parties.

In summary, the presence of unwanted apps on devices can result in system infections, severe privacy issues, financial losses, and even identity theft.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by UltraSystem
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.
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Adware in general

WideCluster, CompactFilter, MultiSet, CoreSource, and EdgeAdvanced are some examples of adware. This software appears legitimate and offers "useful" functions, which typically do not work. In fact, this is true of nearly all PUAs. The sole purpose of unwanted applications is to generate revenue for the developers; hence, functionality and user safety are irrelevant.

How did UltraSystem install on my computer?

PUAs are proliferated using the "bundling" marketing technique - packing regular programs with various additions. Rushed download/installation processes (e.g., skipped steps and sections, etc.) increase the risk of allowing bundled content into the device.

Additionally, once clicked on, the adverts can download/install PUAs without user consent. Some of these apps also have "official" promotional/download webpages.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

It is highly recommended to research software and only download from official/verified sources. Untrustworthy download channels, e.g., unofficial and freeware websites, Peer-to-Peer sharing networks, etc. - often offer bundled/harmful content.

When downloading/installing, it is advised to read terms, study possible options, and use the "Custom/Advanced" settings to opt-out from all supplements. Intrusive advertisements appear legitimate, yet they redirect to dubious sites (e.g., gambling, pornography, adult-dating, etc.).

In case of encounters with such ads and/or redirects, the system must be checked and all suspicious applications and browser extensions/plug-ins detected - immediately removed. If your computer is already infected with UltraSystem, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

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

• ~/Library/Application Support/com.UltraSystem/UltraSystem
• ~/Library/Application Support/com.UltraSystemDaemon/UltraSystem
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.UltraSystem.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchDaemons/com.UltraSystemDaemon.plist

IMPORTANT NOTE! Rogue setups/apps that promote the UltraSystem 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 UltraSystem?
• STEP 1. Remove UltraSystem related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove UltraSystem ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove UltraSystem adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove UltraSystem ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove UltraSystem adware using Combo Cleaner:

UltraSystem adware removal:

Remove UltraSystem-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 installed onto a system can decrease its performance and diminish browsing quality. This software usually has data tracking abilities, which make it a threat to user privacy. Furthermore, adware-displayed ads can be deceptive/malicious and cause other serious problems.

What does adware do?

Adware or advertising-supported software - is designed to deliver intrusive advertisement campaigns. In other words, this software can display various adverts on any visited website and/or different interfaces.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers generate revenue by promoting various websites, applications, products, services, and similar. Most of the profit comes from affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove UltraSystem adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your device and eliminate all adware-type apps present. It must be mentioned that manual removal might not be an ideal solution. Sometimes, although the adware itself is (manually) removed - leftover files remain hidden within the system. Furthermore, such remnants can continue running and causing issues.

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