Remove StandartProduct Adware From Mac

StandartProduct: Complete Uninstall Guide

StandartProduct is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that has been classified as an adware. However, it also includes browser hijackers’ traits and makes modifications to the default browser’s settings as soon as it enters the Mac computers. Once this nasty PUP successfully gets into the target systems, it starts interrupting users’ online sessions with misleading pop-up ads, unwanted redirects, slowdowns and other intrusive or malicious activities. No matter which browser you are using, Chrome, MS Edge, Firefox or others, it can affect all the most used internet browsers and hence, anyone can be its victim. After getting infected with this perilous adware, you will have very tough time while web surfing.

StandartProduct Forces Users To Use Altered Search Engine:

One of the most noticeable StandartProduct symptoms is that the homepage, search engine and new tab preferences are set to another URL. Each time users try to search via the altered search tool, they will quickly perceive that the results are filled with ads ad sponsored links. This intrusive activity is also attended by victims’ tracking for marketing purposes, which may pose privacy risks. All your actions whatever you do online are monitored by this PUP. It gathers browsing-related information such as search queries typed, URLs visited, links clicked, IP addresses, geolocations and so on.

Data collected by StandartProduct is then sold to third-parties and often utilized for advertising purposes. And therefore, during the presence of this adware in your Mac, you are constantly flooded with a number of attractive-looking ads that come in various formats such as deals, offers, coupons, discounts, banners etc. These ads are based on pay-per-click scheme and earn revenues for the developers each time users click on them. However, interacting with these adverts may redirect you to potentially dangerous sites that host PUPs, trojan, ransomware and other dangerous cyber threats.

StandartProduct ads may also lead to phishing sites where you are asked to provide your sensitive data like credit card and bank details. Scammers can misuse your sensitive information for fraudulent transactions or purchases that may lead to huge financial loss for you. This notorious parasite changes the settings of registry editors by making spiteful entries in which allows the PUP to get automatically activated with each startup. It might trigger many other precarious issues such as boot errors, application malfunctioning, hard drive crash, software failure and so on. And hence, quick StandartProduct removal is strongly required.

PUPs Are Spread Via Deceptive Methods:

Similar to other unwanted programs, this nasty adware is also distributed through illusive techniques such as fake software updaters, software bundles, misleading ads and so on. You might receive fake update notifications when you visit scam sites claiming that your Adobe Flash Player needs to be updated quickly. You are also provided an update link or button which when clicked, triggers the download and installation of a PUP. So, you must ignore these fake notifications that you usually see on suspicious third-party sites and avoid visiting such web pages.

Furthermore, you get your system infected with adware or browser hijackers via software bundles when you download a freeware from unreliable site and then install it using the pre-set configuration settings. So, you should always select the Advanced or Custom installation options which allow you to opt-out the components that look suspicious. But at the moment, you must remove StandartProduct from the Mac computers as early as possible.

Remove Files and Folders Related to StandartProduct

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