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How to remove F5 Player from Mac?

What is F5 Player?

The F5 Player app supposedly provides online video streaming services. Unfortunately, its installers are used to proliferate adware-type applications, which are 'bundled' into F5 Player's installer. Once installed, apps of this type continually deliver intrusive ads and often collect information relating to users' browsing habits.

1. Quick question concerning malicious flash player.dmg files. I was on news sites (on the likes of CNN, BBC, etc.,) the other night when suddenly my tab automatically opened a new tab with a long string of non-sensical url, and started automatically downloading a flashplayer.dmg file to my downloads folder.
2. InstallFlashPlayer.exe is an executable file that belongs to Adobe Flash Player, a freeware software program used for viewing audio and video created on the Adobe Flash platform. This process installs Adobe Flash Player. This is not a critical Windows component and should be.

If F5 Player is installed, there is a high possibility that other adware-type apps were also installed. F5 Player's installer is used to distribute potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) such as adware. After installation, these apps begin to display coupons, banners, surveys, pop-up ads, and so on. These advertisements can be annoying and conceal underlying content of visited websites. Do not click ads displayed through adware, since they usually redirect people to untrustworthy websites. Once clicked, many run scripts that cause download and installation of other PUAs. Furthermore, F5 Player might cause installation of PUAs that collect browsing-related data, such as geolocations, URLs of visited pages, entered search queries, IP addresses and other details. Personal details might also be recorded. Developers share the information with other parties who misuse it to generate revenue. Note, these third parties might include cyber criminals. If there are any adware-type or other PUAs installed on your system, remove (uninstall) them immediately.

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Adware is software that serves users with advertisements. The ads displayed usually differ, however, most PUAs have identical behavior. They are installed intentionally when developers promote them as legitimate and useful tools, however, adware-type apps usually serve just one purpose: to generate revenue for the developers by deploying ads. Some examples of other apps categorized as adware include ChangeToPDF, PDF Mac Master, and Snap Media Player.

F5 Player adware technical analysis:

• Detection names: Avast (Other:Malware-gen [Trj]), BitDefender (Adware.MAC.Bundlore.DPS), Kaspersky (HEUR:Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Shlayer.a))
• Full list of antivirus detections: VirusTotal
• Executable filename: Player.dmg
• Sample first submitted: 2019-04-03

How did F5 Player install on my computer?

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Typically, people do not install adware-type apps intentionally - they are distributed through the 'bundling' method. Therefore, they are installed together with other regular software. Developers hide information regarding the inclusion of these apps in software downloaders and installers - in settings such as 'Custom', 'Advanced', and so on. People who do not check these settings often install their software normally but also allow adware (or other PUAs) to be installed. Another way to download and install apps of this type unintentionally is by clicking intrusive ads that execute scripts designed to cause unwanted installations.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Third party downloaders/installers are often monetized by promoting various potentially unwanted programs. Therefore, do not use unofficial websites or Peer-to-Peer networks (torrent clients, eMule). The safest way to download software is using official websites and direct download links. Do not finish any download or installation without first checking 'Advanced', 'Custom' and other options/settings. Avoid clicking intrusive ads, especially if they are displayed on untrustworthy websites. They often cause unwanted installations or redirects to dubious sites (pornography, adult dating, gambling, and so on). If you believe that PUAs may be installed on your browser or computer, remove all unknown, suspicious extensions, plug-ins, and add-ons from the browser and programs from the operating system. If your computer is already infected with F5 Player, we recommend running a scan withCombo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate this adware.

Setup of F5 Player that promotes adware-type apps:

Screenshot of executed/opened F5 Player installer:

F5 Player application:

F5 Player asking for a permission to control computer using accessibility features:

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Quick menu:

• STEP 1. Remove F5 Player related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove F5 Player ads from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove F5 Player adware from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove F5 Player ads from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove F5 Player adware using Combo Cleaner:

F5 Player adware removal:

Remove F5 Player-related potentially unwanted applications from your 'Applications' folder:

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.

Free scanner checks if your computer is infected. To remove malware, you have to purchase the full version of Combo Cleaner.

Remove f5player adware related files and folders:

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for adware-generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents

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 same string.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder:

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

In the “Application Support” folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, “MplayerX” or “NicePlayer”, and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for adware-generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents folder:

In the Go to Folder bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents

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 same string.

Check for adware-generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons

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.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps in the correct order you Mac should be clean of infections. To be sure 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 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 it's virus definition database and click 'Start Combo Scan' button.

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.

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

F5Player adware removal from Internet browsers:

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Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Remove f5player adware related Safari extensions:

Open Safari browser, from the menu bar, select 'Safari' and click 'Preferences...'.

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 normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Remove f5player adware related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:

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Open your Mozilla Firefox browser. At the top right corner of the screen, click the 'Open Menu' (three horizontal lines) button. From the opened menu, choose 'Add-ons'.

Choose the 'Extensions' tab and look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Remove' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Mozilla Firefox browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Remove f5player adware related Google Chrome add-ons:

Open Google Chrome and click the 'Chrome menu' (three horizontal lines) button located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, choose 'More Tools' and select 'Extensions'.

In the 'Extensions' window, look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Trash' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Google Chrome browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

Dimethylglycine (DMG) is a derivative of the amino acidglycine with the structural formula (CH₃)₂NCH₂COOH. It can be found in beans and liver. It can be formed from trimethylglycine upon the loss of one of its methyl groups. It is also a byproduct of the metabolism of choline.

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When DMG was first discovered, it was referred to as Vitamin B₁₆, but, unlike true B vitamins, deficiency of DMG in the diet does not lead to any ill-effects and it is synthesized by the human body in the citric acid (or Krebs) cycle meaning it does not meet the definition of a vitamin.

Uses[edit]

Dimethylglycine has been suggested for use as an athletic performance enhancer, immunostimulant, and a treatment for autism, epilepsy, or mitochondrial disease.^[2] There is no evidence that dimethylglycine is effective for treating mitochondrial disease.^[3] Published studies on the subject have shown little to no difference between DMG treatment and placebo in autism spectrum disorders.^[4][5]

Biological activity[edit]

Dimethylglycine has been found to act as an agonist of the glycine site of the NMDA receptor.^[6]

Preparation[edit]

This compound is commercially available as the free form amino acid, and as the hydrochloride salt [2491-06-7 ]. DMG may be prepared by the alkylation of glycine via the Eschweiler–Clarke reaction. In this reaction, glycine is treated with aqueous formaldehyde in formic acid that serves as both solvent and reductant. Hydrochloric acid is added thereafter to give the hydrochloride salt. The free amino acid may have been obtained by neutralization of the acid salt, which has been performed with silver oxide.^[7]

H₂NCH₂COOH + 2 CH₂O + 2 HCOOH → (CH₃)₂NCH₂COOH + 2 CO₂ + 2 H₂O

References[edit]

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3. ^Pfeffer, Gerald; Majamaa, Kari; Turnbull, Douglass M.; Thorburn, David; Chinnery, Patrick F. (2012-04-18). 'Treatment for mitochondrial disorders'. The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (4): CD004426. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD004426.pub3. ISSN1469-493X. PMID22513923.
4. ^Bolman WM, Richmond JA (June 1999). 'A double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover pilot trial of low-dose dimethylglycine in patients with autistic disorder'. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders. 29 (3): 191–4. doi:10.1023/A:1023023820671. PMID10425581.
5. ^Kern JK, Miller VS, Cauller PL, Kendall PR, Mehta PJ, Dodd M (March 2001). 'Effectiveness of N,N-dimethylglycine in autism and pervasive developmental disorder'. Journal of Child Neurology. 16 (3): 169–73. doi:10.1177/088307380101600303. PMID11305684.
6. ^Lin, Jen-Cheng; Chan, Ming-Huan; Lee, Mei-Yi; Chen, Yi-Chyan; Chen, Hwei-Hsien (2016). 'N,N-dimethylglycine differentially modulates psychotomimetic and antidepressant-like effects of ketamine in mice'. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology and Biological Psychiatry. 71: 7–13. doi:10.1016/j.pnpbp.2016.06.002. ISSN0278-5846. PMID27296677.
7. ^Clarke, H. T.; Gillespie, H. B.; Weisshaus, S. Z. (1933). 'The Action of Formaldehyde on Amines and Amino Acids'. Journal of the American Chemical Society. 55 (11): 4571. doi:10.1021/ja01338a041.