How to remove the FrequencyProject adware?

What kind of software is FrequencyProject?

FrequencyProject displays unwanted advertisements and promotes a fake search engine by changing the web browser's settings. Typically, users install adware and browser-hijacking apps unknowingly. Therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

FrequencyProject in detail

FrequencyProject generates advertisements that can be designed to open websites promoting PUAs, various scams asking for personal information, and other shady/potentially malicious pages. Also, clicking on those ads can result in unwanted downloads and installations.

Another reason not to trust FrequencyProject is that it changes the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to a fake search engine. Fake search engines should never be used/trusted. They can generate misleading search results, redirect to untrustworthy pages, show results generated by other dubious search engines.

Threat Summary:

Name	Ads by FrequencyProject
Threat Type	Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
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

Applications like FrequencyProject feed users with unwanted advertisements and force them to use fake search engines. A big part of these apps is used as a tool to collect various information about users. More examples of apps virtually identical to FrequencyProject are DefaultEntry, LeadingSystem, and AnalogTransaction.

How did FrequencyProject install on my computer?

Adware is often distributed by bundling it together with other software. It gets permission to be downloaded or installed when users leave "Advanced", "Custom" or other settings available in downloaders or installers unchanged.

In other cases, adware gets installed through advertisements designed to run certain scripts, or fake installers downloaded from deceptive websites.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Always use legitimate sources (official websites, platforms) to download software (or files). Also, check downloaders and installers for unwanted downloads or installations and deselect them before downloading or installing software. Do not click on advertisements that appear on shady web pages.

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

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

FrequencyProject's Contents folder:

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Quick menu:

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

Video showing how to remove FrequencyProject adware using Combo Cleaner:

FrequencyProject adware removal:

Remove FrequencyProject-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 culprit of decreased computer's performance, diminished Internet browsing experience, or even problems related to browsing safety, online privacy.

What does adware do?

The purpose of adware is to generate advertisements. It can also be used to promote fake search engines and collect information about users.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware is used to promote websites, products, services. One of the main sources of income is various affiliate programs.

Will Combo Cleaner remove FrequencyProject adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and eliminate FrequencyProject and other adware. It is worth mentioning that manual removal might not be the best way to get rid of adware because some of the files belonging to it may remain in the system even after the removal.

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