How to remove Reander.net from Mac PC

Simple methods to delete Reander.net

Reander.net tries to trick people into downloading and installing potentially unwanted application in the PCs by using scare tactic. The pop-up states that the system has been infected with three viruses and its battery has been damaged. In order to keep the device safe and secure from further damage, victims must need to remove these viruses immediately from the computer. The user is offered to remove those viruses by using an app called Secure and Fast VPN Protector.

Moreover, this app is available on App Store as it seems like it is legitimate. However, as its name suggests, this app is not designed for the removal of malware. Another version of Reander.net shows a notification which offers you to download another app called Chamy VPN (it is also available on App Store). Due to these, users are highly advised not to trust on such type of messages and never download/install apps that promote pages like this.

Additionally, users do not visit pages like this on purpose as they get opened via PUAs or by deceptive ads that are clicked. Apps of this kind collect browsing related information that includes IP addresses, geo-location, addresses of visited sites and other similar details. Besides this, they can generate various intrusive advertisements and if clicked those ads could open other shady pages or cause unwanted downloads or even installations. To fix all such issues, removal of Reander.net is mandatory.

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27 January 2021
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PUPs distribution sources

The most common and popular ways that are used to distribute PUAs is to include them in installation setups of other programs (especially freeware). This deceptive marketing method used for PUAs distribution is known as bundling. To trick users, developers behind this hide PUAs in custom, advanced and other similar settings of download or installation processes and hope that people will not change or modify them. Thus, people agree with those offers when they complete downloads or installations without changing the aforementioned settings. On the other hand, unwanted downloads and installations of these applications can be caused when people click on dubious ads.

How to avoid installation of PUAs?

• Always use official websites and direct links to download apps.
• Unofficial, shady websites, peer to peer networks (eMule) etc should not be used.
• Always pay close attention at the installation moment and do not finish without checking custom/advanced settings for unwanted offers.
• Adverts on shady pages can open untrustworthy websites, therefore it is advised not to click on such ads.
• Unwanted extensions or browser add-ons installed on a browser should be removed immediately.

Remove Reander.net

Removal of Reander.net is not easy because unwanted programs are installed into your system without your approval. Basically, there is uninstall program entry that eliminates it from your machine but mostly there are still many leftovers behind adware that causes problem. To remove this from your PC and cleanup the installed browser you are strongly advised to follow the below mentioned guide.

Threat summary

Name: Reander.net

Type: PUP, PUA, Mac malware, Mac virus

Fake claim: iPhone has been infected with three viruses

Symptoms: Mac become slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, redirected to shady websites.

Distribution Methods: Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers, harmful links, suspicious websites and many more.

Damage: Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, decreased computer performance as well as internet speed.

Removal: Use Combo Cleaner to remove Reander.net or go through given below removal instructions that are provided under this article.

Remove Files and Folders Related to Reander.net

Open the “Menu” bar and click the “Finder” icon. Select “Go” and click on “Go to Folder…”

Step 1: Search the suspicious and doubtful malware generated files in /Library/LaunchAgents folder

Type /Library/LaunchAgents in the “Go to Folder” option

In the “Launch Agent” folder, search for all the files that you have recently downloaded and move them to “Trash”. Few of the examples of files created by browser-hijacker or adware are as follow, “myppes.download.plist”, “mykotlerino.Itvbit.plist”, installmac.AppRemoval.plist”, and “kuklorest.update.plist” and so on.

Step 2: Detect and remove the files generated by the adware in “/Library/Application” Support folder

In the “Go to Folder..bar”, type “/Library/Application Support”

Search for any suspicious newly added folders in “Application Support” folder. If you detect any one of these like “NicePlayer” or “MPlayerX” then send them to “Trash” folder.

Step 3: Look for the files generated by malware in /Library/LaunchAgent Folder:

Go to Folder bar and type /Library/LaunchAgents

You are in the “LaunchAgents” folder. Here, you have to search for all the newly added files and move them to “Trash” if you find them suspicious. Some of the examples of suspicious files generated by malware are “myppes.download.plist”, “installmac.AppRemoved.plist”, “kuklorest.update.plist”, “mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist” and so on.

Step4: Go to /Library/LaunchDaemons Folder and search for the files created by malware

Type /Library/LaunchDaemons in the “Go To Folder” option

In the newly opened “LaunchDaemons” folder, search for any recently added suspicious files and move them to “Trash”. Examples of some of the suspicious files are “com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist”, “com.avickUpd.plist”, “com.myppes.net-preference.plist”, “com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist” and so on.

Step 5: Use Combo Cleaner Anti-Malware and Scan your Mac PC

The malware infections could be removed from the Mac PC if you execute all the steps mentioned above in the correct way. However, it is always advised to be sure that your PC is not infected. It is suggested to scan the work-station with “Combo Cleaner Anti-virus”.

Once the file gets downloaded, double click on combocleaner.dmg installer in the newly opened window. Next is to open the “Launchpad” and press on “Combo Cleaner” icon. It is advised to wait until “Combo Cleaner” updates the latest definition for malware detection. Click on “Start Combo Scan” button.

A depth scan of your Mac PC will be executed in order to detect malware. If the Anti-virus scan report says “no threat found” then you can continue with guide further. On the other hand, it is recommended to delete the detected malware infection before continuing.

Now the files and folders created by the adware is removed, you have to remove the rogue extensions from the browsers.

Remove Reander.net from Internet Browsers

Delete Doubtful and Malicious Extension from Safari

Go to “Menu Bar” and open “Safari” browser. Select “Safari” and then “Preferences”

In the opened “preferences” window, select “Extensions” that you have recently installed. All such extensions should be detected and click the “Uninstall” button next to it. If you are doubtful then you can remove all the extensions from “Safari” browser as none of them are important for smooth functionality of the browser.

In case if you continue facing unwanted webpage redirections or aggressive advertisements bombarding, you can reset the “Safari” browser.

“Reset Safari”

Open the Safari menu and choose “preferences…” from the drop-down menu.

Go to the “Extension” tab and set the extension slider to “Off” position. This disables all the installed extensions in the Safari browser

Next step is to check the homepage. Go to “Preferences…” option and choose “General” tab. Change the homepage to your preferred URL.

Also check the default search-engine provider settings. Go to “Preferences…” window and select the “Search” tab and select the search-engine provider that you want such as “Google”.

Next is to clear the Safari browser Cache- Go to “Preferences…” window and select “Advanced” tab and click on “Show develop menu in the menu bar.“

Go to “Develop” menu and select “Empty Caches”.

Remove website data and browsing history. Go to “Safari” menu and select “Clear History and Website Data”. Choose “all history” and then click on “Clear History”.

Remove Unwanted and Malicious Plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox

Delete Reander.net add-ons from Mozilla Firefox

Open the Firefox Mozilla browser. Click on the “Open Menu” present in the top right corner of the screen. From the newly opened menu, choose “Add-ons”.

Go to “Extension” option and detect all the latest installed add-ons. Select each of the suspicious add-ons and click on “Remove” button next to them.

In case if you want to “reset” the Mozilla Firefox browser then follow the steps that has been mentioned below.

Reset Mozilla Firefox Settings

Open the Firefox Mozilla browser and click on “Firefox” button situated at the top left corner of the screen.

In the new menu, go to “Help” sub-menu and choose “Troubleshooting Information”

In the “Troubleshooting Information” page, click on “Reset Firefox” button.

Confirm that you want to reset the Mozilla Firefox settings to default by pressing on “Reset Firefox” option

The browser will get restarted and the settings changes to factory default

Delete Unwanted and Malicious Extensions from Google Chrome

Open the chrome browser and click on “Chrome menu”. From the drop down option, choose “More Tools” and then “Extensions”.

In the “Extensions” option, search for all the recently installed add-ons and extensions. Select them and choose “Trash” button. Any third-party extension is not important for the smooth functionality of the browser.

Reset Google Chrome Settings

Open the browser and click on three line bar at the top right side corner of the window.

Go to the bottom of the newly opened window and select “Show advanced settings”.

In the newly opened window, scroll down to the bottom and choose “Reset browser settings”

Click on the “Reset” button on the opened “Reset browser settings” window

Restart the browser and the changes you get will be applied

The above mentioned manual process should be executed as it is mentioned. It is a cumbersome process and requires a lot of technical expertise. And hence it is advised for technical experts only. To be sure that your PC is free from malware, it is better that you scan the work-station with a powerful anti-malware tool. The automatic malware removal application is preferred because it doesn’t requires any additional technical skills and expertise.

Download the application and execute it on the PC to begin the depth scanning. Once the scanning gets completed, it shows the list of all the files related to Reander.net. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.