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How to remove UnlimitedPixel adware

Also Known As: Ads by UnlimitedPixel
Type: Mac Virus
Damage level: Medium

What kind of application is UnlimitedPixel?

Our team has discovered the UnlimitedPixel application while inspecting various shady websites. After downloading and installing this app, we learned that it shows annoying/intrusive advertisements. For this reason, we have classified UnlimitedPixel as an advertising-supported application.

UnlimitedPixel adware

UnlimitedPixel adware in detail

Clicking on the ads displayed by UnlimitedPixel can lead to potentially malicious websites. For example, various phishing pages, websites encouraging to download shady applications, technical support (and other) scams, etc. In some cases, those ads can download and even install unwanted software.

It is also important to know that adware-type apps like UnlimitedPixel can be designed to collect information about users. They can collect not only browsing-related information but also personal details like passwords, credit card details, and more. We found that UnlimitedPixel can access such information (and read browsing history).

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by UnlimitedPixel
Threat Type Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names Avast (Other:Malware-gen [Trj]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.26635), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.G), McAfee (RDN/Generic.osx), 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 (Mac)

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More about adware

The purpose of adware is to display advertisements. When adware is downloaded from a questionable source, it shows mainly untrustworthy ads. Additionally, adware can be designed to hijack web browsers - it can change the settings of a web browser to promote a fake search engine.

More adware examples are ShoreCreative, DesignPaper, and DevelopEfficient.

How did UnlimitedPixel install on my computer?

Apps like UnlimitedPixel often are distributed by bundling them with other software and through pages designed to show fake notifications/messages (designed to display deceptive content). Downloaders and installers containing adware have "Custom", "Advanced", "Manual", or other settings (or ticked checkboxes).

Adware gets installed after finishing installations without changing the settings mentioned above. In some cases, adware installs after clicking shady advertisements designed to run certain scripts.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Use legitimate sources (official pages and platforms) to download applications and files. It is not safe to use questionable pages, third-party downloaders, P2P networks, etc. Deselect additionally included applications before downloading and installing software. Do not click on ads or notifications displayed on/by dubious web pages.

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

A pop-up that appears after the installation of UnlimitedPixel adware:

unlimitedpixel adware pop-up displayed once installation is done

UnlimitedPixel installed on Safari:

unlimitedpixel adware installed on safari

UnlimitedPixel's Contents folder:

unlimitedpixel adware contents folder

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Quick menu:

Video showing how to remove UnlimitedPixel adware using Combo Cleaner:

UnlimitedPixel adware removal:

Remove UnlimitedPixel-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.

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 1Check 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 2Check 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 3Check 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 4Check 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 5Scan 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

Safari iconRemove 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.

Google Chrome logoRemove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Removal of malicious extensions in Google Chrome - step 1

Click the Chrome menu icon Google 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.

Mozilla Firefox logoRemove malicious extensions from Mozilla Firefox:

Removal of malicious extensions in Mozilla Firefox - step 1

Click the Firefox menu firefox menu icon (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 slow down a computer, diminish the Internet browsing experience (its ads can conceal the content of visited pages), and even invade privacy (by collecting information).

What does adware do?

Software of this type displays intrusive advertisements (e.g., banners, coupons, pop-ups).

How do adware developers generate revenue?

In most cases, they participate in various affiliate programs to monetize adware. They promote products, websites, services, etc.

Will Combo Cleaner remove UnlimitedPixel adware?

Yes, Combo Cleaner will remove adware from your computer. It will eliminate adware without leaving any leftovers (belonging to adware) in the system. Manual removal does not always work when willing to remove adware completely.

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Tomas Meskauskas

Tomas Meskauskas - expert security researcher, professional malware analyst.

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Malware activity

Global malware activity level today:

Medium threat activity

Increased attack rate of infections detected within the last 24 hours.

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