How To Remove RadianceChecked From Mac

Simple Steps To Terminate Advertising Software

RadianceChecked is an unwanted application that silently infiltrates the Mac computers and then performs a series of malicious activities in the background. When this hijacker enters your Mac, you will notice modifications in your default browser’s settings such as search engine and homepage replacement. Besides, you may also see some suspicious extensions, toolbars, plug-ins, etc. injected on the compromised web platform. The purpose of all these changes and injections is to perform regular ad-generation and page-redirects to affiliated websites, and generate the pay-per-click and page-per-view income. Although, it’s not a dangerous virus, presence of this infection may still lead to some unkind issues.

Threat Summary

Name: RadianceChecked

Category: Mac virus, Hijacker, Adware

Features: Makes changes to default browser’ settings, shows intrusive advertisements and redirect people to questionable sites, etc.

Danger level: Medium

Intrusion methods: Fake software updates, software bundling, etc.

Signs: Changed browser’s settings, page-redirects, irritating ads display, etc.

RadianceChecked: Depth View

RadianceChecked will bombard your screen with tons of intrusive advertisements in forms of banners, pop-ups, in-texts, blinking messages, etc. that will appear on each web page you land on. Every time you click on these adverts, the program developers get paid a small bit of money. Moreover, with every redirect caused by the hijacker on the sponsored websites, these people earn profits. Many people may regard such apps as viruses but this is not right. It is far from being a virus and cannot harm the PC in the same way a real virus or malware can do.

Despite not being a damaging computer infection, RadianceChecked can still put your Mac security at high risk. That’s because it can display misleading ads which upon clicked, may redirect you to potentially dangerous sites with all sorts of spiteful materials. If you’re not careful enough and interact with a deceptive ad shown by the adware, you may find yourself on a malware-laden site which would be hosting parasites like Trojans, spyware, worms, ransomware, etc. Hence, no matter how attractive these ads are, just keep away from them and remove RadianceChecked from the Mac as early as possible.

Distribution Of Browser-based Infections:

Some common PUP distribution techniques are freeware bundling, fake software updaters and installers, misleading ads and links, infected torrent files, etc. Users often get intruded by such threats when they download and install unsafe software, clicking on deceptive online content, install free apps which contain additional programs in their installers, and do on. With this in mind, you need to pay close attention to the contents you interact with while browsing the web. Never rely on third-party channels to download or update software and choose official or verified sources only. In addition, instead of going for a Quick install, we recommend opting for the Custom or Advanced setting in order to see and untick the boxes next to any needless programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does RadianceChecked show numerous ads?

This browser-based infection tends to display so many advertisements on users’ screen in order to create the pay-per-click advertising income. With each on its ads the unwanted software piece earns profits for its developers. The more the clicks, the greater is the revenue made.

Can the program lead me to harmful sites?

Potentially unwanted program has tendency to cause page-redirects to different websites, not all of which can be trusted. Some of the affiliated portals could be hosting dangerous cyber threats like spyware, Trojans, worms, ransomware, etc.

Remove Files and Folders Related to RadianceChecked

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 RadianceChecked 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 RadianceChecked 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 RadianceChecked. You can select such harmful files and folders and remove them immediately.