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How to remove BounceDaily from your computer

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

What kind of application is BounceDaily?

Following an evaluation of BounceDaily, our team has concluded that its main purpose involves presenting disruptive advertisements to users, classifying it as adware. It is worth emphasizing that users often download and install applications similar to BounceDaily without knowing the consequences.

BounceDaily adware

BounceDaily adware in detail

BounceDaily bombards its users with dubious advertisements, encompassing banners and pop-ups, which may expose them to potentially hazardous websites. Among these ads, some could lead users to deceptive sites aimed at deceiving visitors into contacting scammers, downloading malicious software, or revealing sensitive information such as credit card details and passwords, and more.

Furthermore, the advertisements exhibited by BounceDaily may incorporate specific scripts designed to trigger undesirable downloads and installations without obtaining the user's consent. Given these alarming practices, it is highly recommended to refrain from trusting BounceDaily and uninstall it from any affected systems.

The decision to remove BounceDaily from the operating system is even more justified considering that such applications can be designed to acquire access to sensitive data, including passwords, credit card information, and other personal details. Unscrupulous developers may exploit this data for malicious purposes, such as identity theft or unauthorized access to online accounts.

Threat Summary:
Name Ads by BounceDaily
Threat Type Adware, Mac malware, Mac virus
Detection Names Avast (MacOS:Adload-CC [Adw]), Combo Cleaner (Adware.MAC.Generic.27770), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/Adware.Synataeb.F), 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), 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

In addition to showing unwanted ads, adware can promote questionable search engines by hijacking web browsers. These browser-hijacking applications typically modify settings such as the default search engine, homepage, and (or) new tab page. Using unreliable search engines can put users at risk of encountering harmful websites, posing a significant threat to their online security.

Examples of apps similar to BounceDaily are BalanceStack, SupportGrid, and ArchieveSeeker.

How did BounceDaily install on my computer?

Users can unknowingly install adware by downloading software from questionable sources, as some installers may bundle adware with the desired application. Additionally, users might inadvertently click on fake download buttons or misleading ads that trigger adware installations.

Also, some untrustworthy websites might display convincing pop-ups, claiming that users need to install a plugin or update, which ultimately leads to adware getting installed.

How to avoid installation of unwanted applications?

Download software from official websites or reputable app stores, avoiding third-party sources like P2P networks, unofficial websites, third-party downloaders, etc. During installations, review each step and uncheck any pre-selected options that include additional apps. Do not click advertisements, pop-ups, buttons, etc., on dubious websites.

Avoid allowing shady pages to show notifications. Read about apps before downloading and installing them. If your computer is already infected with BounceDaily, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

A message that appears after the installation of BounceDaily adware:

A message that appears after the installation of BounceDaily adware

BounceDaily's installation folder:

BounceDaily's installation folder

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Quick menu:

Video showing how to remove BounceDaily adware using Combo Cleaner:

BounceDaily adware removal:

Remove BounceDaily-related potentially unwanted applications from your "Applications" folder:

Manual removal of malicious Mac applications

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 possesses the capability to disrupt users' browsing experience, diminish computer performance, invade privacy, and expose users to the possibility of facing malicious websites or undesirable software installations.

What does adware do?

The main objective of adware is to display ads to users. Furthermore, it can act as a browser hijacker and collect user information.

How do adware developers generate revenue?

Adware developers usually generate income by endorsing various products, websites, or services through affiliate programs. This revenue model constitutes a substantial share of their earnings.

Will Combo Cleaner remove BounceDaily adware?

Combo Cleaner conducts a comprehensive scan of your computer, ensuring the complete removal of all installed adware-type applications. Manual removal might not always be effective, as hidden file remnants can remain in the system after the software is deleted. With Combo Cleaner, adware is completely eliminated, leaving no trace of its data or components.

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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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