How to remove AllianceSpace adware
Written by Tomas Meskauskas on
What kind of application is AllianceSpace?
While inspecting untrustworthy websites offering to update supposedly outdated software, our team discovered the AllianceSpace application. While examining this app, we found that it functions as adware. AllianceSpace feeds users with intrusive advertisements that promote questionable pages.
AllianceSpace adware in detail
AllianceSpace can show ads designed to open phishing websites, technical support scam pages, download pages for other adware, browser hijackers, or even malicious pages. Also, those ads may cause unexpected downloads and installations. Thus, ads generated by AllianceSpace cannot be trusted.
It is also common for adware (apps similar to AllianceSpace) to be capable of reading sensitive information (such as credit card details, passwords, and more). It is not safe to have apps of this type installed on the operating system. Having them installed may cause monetary loss, identity theft, and other problems.
| Name | Ads by AllianceSpace |
| 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.h), 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
Typically, the main purpose of adware is to display annoying advertisements. In some cases, software of this type can hijack web browsers and collect information. A big part of adware is promoted as legitimate and useful software. Although, it is rarely useful and often harmful.
More adware examples are HorizonCentric, DynamicSync, and FormatSync.
How did AllianceSpace install on my computer?
In most cases, adware is installed via fake installers downloaded from deceptive websites (e.g., pages distributing fake installers) and advertisements designed to run certain scripts or software bundles. Most users install it inadvertently.
Software bundled with adware has settings (e.g., "Advanced", "Custom"), or ticked checkboxes in its installer. If those settings are left unchanged (or checkboxes unticked) while installing software, adware is allowed to be installed too.
How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?
Do not click on advertisements appearing on adult, torrent, illegal movie streaming, and other pages of this kind. Never allow suspicious pages to display notifications. Download applications from legitimate sources (official pages and stores). Do not use other sources (e.g., P2P networks, third-party downloaders, shady pages, etc.).
Deselect optional downloads and installations (unwanted apps) before finishing all download and installation processes. If your computer is already infected with AllianceSpace, 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 AllianceSpace adware:
AllianceSpace's installation folder:
Instant automatic Mac malware removal:
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Quick menu:
- What is AllianceSpace?
- STEP 1. Remove AllianceSpace related files and folders from OSX.
- STEP 2. Remove AllianceSpace ads from Safari.
- STEP 3. Remove AllianceSpace adware from Google Chrome.
- STEP 4. Remove AllianceSpace ads from Mozilla Firefox.
Video showing how to remove AllianceSpace adware using Combo Cleaner:
AllianceSpace adware removal:
Remove AllianceSpace-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?
It usually diminishes the web browsing experience and slows down a computer. Sometimes, software of this type can invade privacy (if capable of accessing personal information).
What does adware do?
Adware is also known as advertising-supported software. It displays pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads.
How do adware developers generate revenue?
Adware is used to promote various products, websites, services, and so on. Most adware developers monetize adware by participating in affiliate programs.
Will Combo Cleaner remove AllianceSpace adware?
Yes, Combo Cleaner will scan your computer and remove adware from the operating system. It is worth knowing that it is not always easy to remove adware manually - files and other components belonging to the removed adware remain in the system even when the software itself is no longer present. Thus, we recommend using Combo Cleaner for adware removal.
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