How to uninstall UpdaterSync app/extension from Mac

What is UpdaterSync

UpdaterSync is a PUP (potentially unwanted program) that falls under the category of Adware. Adware can cause many troubles such as unwanted advertisements and pop ups on your web browser, redirect your search requests to advertising web pages, web-browser crashes and slow loading web pages. Adware usually gets installed as a part of some free programs. Do not be surprised, it happens, especially if you are an active Internet user.

Even worse, adware can collect your Internet surfing activity by saving URLs visited, IP addresses, internet browser version and type, cookie information, Internet Service Provider (ISP) and websites visited. Such kind of behavior can lead to serious security problems or confidential info theft. This is another reason why the UpdaterSync should be removed without a wait.

By following step-by-step guide below it’s easy to scan and remove adware from Google Chrome, Firefox and Safari and your Apple Mac. Learn how to remove UpdaterSync and other adware apps, as well as how to run a full MAC virus scan.

How does UpdaterSync get on your MAC OS

Usually, adware software gets into your machine as part of a bundle with freeware, sharing files and other unsafe software which you downloaded from the Internet. The authors of adware pays software creators for distributing adware software within their software. So, bundled apps is often included as part of the setup file. In order to avoid the install of any adware software: select only Manual, Custom or Advanced installation method and reject all third-party apps in which you are unsure.

Threat Summary

Name	UpdaterSync, UpdaterSync 1.0 app
Type	adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), pop up advertisements, popup virus, pop-ups
Symptoms	you experience a large amount of of unexpected advertising pop-ups web page links redirect to websites different from what you expected your MAC starts automatically installing unexpected apps an unexpected extension appears in your internet browser unexpected changes in your browser such as using a new default search provider low ping but slow Internet CPU usage seems unusually high
Removal	UpdaterSync removal guide

How to remove UpdaterSync adware

Not all unwanted programs like UpdaterSync are easily uninstallable. You might see popups, deals, text links, in-text ads, banners and other type of advertisements in the Mozilla Firefox, Safari and Google Chrome and might not be able to figure out the program responsible for this activity. The reason for this is that many undesired apps neither appear in the Finder. Therefore in order to completely remove UpdaterSync , you need to perform the steps below. Read it once, after doing so, please bookmark this page (or open it on your smartphone) as you may need to close your internet browser or restart your MAC OS.

To remove UpdaterSync, use the steps below:

1. Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device
2. Uninstall UpdaterSync associated software by using the Finder
3. Remove UpdaterSync related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove UpdaterSync from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online
7. Finish words

Remove unwanted profiles on Mac device

UpdaterSync can install a configuration profile on the Mac system to block changes made to the browser settings. Therefore, you need to open system preferences, find and delete the profile installed by the adware software.

Click the System Preferences icon ( ) in the Dock, or choose Apple menu ( ) > System Preferences.

In System Preferences, click Profiles, then select a profile associated with UpdaterSync.

Click the minus button ( – ) located at the bottom-left of the Profiles screen to remove the profile.
Note: if you do not see Profiles in the System Preferences, that means there are no profiles installed on your Mac device, which is normal.

Uninstall UpdaterSync associated software by using the Finder

Check the list of installed software and uninstall all unknown or questionable software. This is an important step, it so often happens that browser hijackers, PUPs and adware are built into free applications, so by removing these programs you can get rid of intrusive advertisements and browser redirects.

Open Finder and click “Applications” like the one below.

You will see a list of apps installed on your MAC. We recommend to pay maximum attention to the program you installed last. Most probably, it’s the UpdaterSync adware. If you’re in doubt, you can always check the application by doing a search for her name in Google, Yahoo or Bing.

After the program which you need to delete is found, simply right click on its name, and choose “Move to Trash”.

Don’t forget, select Finder, then “Empty Trash”.

Remove UpdaterSync related files and folders

Now you need to try to find UpdaterSync related files and folders, and then delete them manually. You need to look for these files in certain directories. To quickly open them, we recommend using the “Go to Folder…” command.

Click on the Finder icon. From the menu bar, select Go and click “Go to Folder…”. As a result, a small window opens that allows you to quickly open a specific directory.

Check for UpdaterSync generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchAgents

This will open the contents of the “/Library/LaunchAgents” folder. Look carefully at it and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files: UpdaterSync.plist, com.machelper.plist, macsearch.plist, search.plist and installapp.plist. Most often, browser hijackers, adware and PUPs create several files with similar names.

Check for UpdaterSync generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/Application Support

This will open the contents of the “Application Support” folder. Look carefully at its contents, pay special attention to recently added/changed folder. Move all suspicious folders to the Trash.

Check for UpdaterSync generated files in the “~/Library/LaunchAgents” folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
~/Library/LaunchAgents

Proceed in the same way as with the “/Library/LaunchAgents” and “/Library/Application Support” folders. Look for suspicious and recently added files. Move all suspicious files to the Trash.

Check for UpdaterSync generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder

In the “Go to Folder…” window, type the following text and press Go:
/Library/LaunchDaemons

Carefully browse the entire list of files and pay special attention to recently created files, as well as files that have a suspicious name. Move all suspicious files to the Trash. A few examples of files to be deleted: com.machelper.plist, com.search.plist, com.macsearch.plist, com.installapp.plist and com.UpdaterSync.plist. In most cases, adware software, PUPs and browser hijackers create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We suggest using MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM). You may download and install MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) to locate and remove UpdaterSync associated software from your Mac device. When installed and updated, the malicious software remover automatically detects and removes all security threats exist on the MAC system.

1. Installing the MalwareBytes is simple. First you will need to download MalwareBytes Free from the link below. Save it directly to your MS Windows Desktop.
   
   

   Malwarebytes Anti-malware (Mac)
   20841 downloads
   Author: Malwarebytes
   Category: Security tools
   Update: September 10, 2020
   
2. Once the download is complete, please close all programs and open windows on your MAC OS. Run the downloaded file. Follow the prompts.
3. The MalwareBytes Anti-Malware will open and open the main window.
4. Further, press the “Scan” button to search for UpdaterSync adware. A system scan can take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes, depending on your MAC system. When a malware, adware software or potentially unwanted apps are found, the number of the security threats will change accordingly. Wait until the the checking is complete.
5. After the system scan is done, MalwareBytes Anti-Malware will display a list of detected items.
6. Review the results once the utility has complete the system scan. If you think an entry should not be quarantined, then uncheck it. Otherwise, simply click the “Remove Selected Items” button.
7. Close the Anti-Malware and continue with the next step.

Remove UpdaterSync from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

The UpdaterSync ads or other symptoms of adware software in your web-browser is a good reason to locate and get rid of malicious add-ons. This is an easy way to restore web-browsers settings and not lose any important information.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top right corner, click on Chrome’s main menu button, represented by three vertical dots. In the menu go to ‘More tools’, then ‘Extensions’. Click ‘Remove’ to uninstall an extension. Click ‘Remove’ in the dialog box. You can also try to remove UpdaterSync by reset Google Chrome settings.	Click on ‘menu’ button and select ‘Add-ons’. Go to ‘Extensions’ tab. To uninstall an add-on, click on ‘Remove’ button next to it. If you are still experiencing issues with UpdaterSync adware removal, you need to reset Firefox browser.
Safari
On the top menu select ‘Safari’, then ‘Preferences’. Select ‘Extensions’ tab. Select an extension you want to delete and click ‘Uninstall’ button next to it.

How to stay safe online

It is important to run adblocker applications like AdGuard to protect your MAC from malicious web-pages. Most security experts says that it is okay to stop advertisements. You should do so just to stay safe! And, of course, the AdGuard can to stop misleading and other unwanted web-pages.

Visit the page linked below to download the latest version of AdGuard for Mac OS.

After downloading is complete, start the downloaded file. You will see the “Setup Wizard” screen. Follow the prompts.

Each time, when you start your MAC system, AdGuard will launch automatically and stop intrusive ads, block malicious and misleading web sites.

Finish words

After completing the step-by-step tutorial above, your machine should be clean from this adware software and other malware. The Chrome, Safari and Firefox will no longer display any unwanted ads when you surf the Internet. Unfortunately, if the few simple steps does not help you, then you have caught a new adware software, and then the best way – ask for help.

Please create a new question by using the “Ask Question” button in the Questions and Answers. Try to give us some details about your problems, so we can try to help you more accurately. Wait for one of our trained “Security Team” or Site Administrator to provide you with knowledgeable assistance tailored to your problem with the UpdaterSync adware.