Hlpradc is a new type of Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA) that can possibly cause a great damage to Mac OS systems. This type of malicious software usually spreads by the means of so called “bundles” – free software installators, that are combined into one. In the most cases Hlpradc spreads together with Mac Ads Cleaner, or it can also be distributed with Mac Clean Pro, Advanced Mac Cleaner or Mac Fixer Pro. During the installation process, Hlpradc will ask your permission to be installed. In the most cases, this request is unclear and users allow to install Hlpradc PUA accidently. The damage that this malware can cause may be terrible. Hlpradc can behave as a simple hijacker, like Obituary Search, Power App Search, Search.roterismus.com, or as a Potentially Unwanted Program, like Segurazo antivirus. It means that the functions of Hlpradc PUA may vary from simple changing of the browser settings, to the installation of questionable software, stealing of browser activity history and even accounts and passwords. That’s why we strongly recommend you to remove Hlpradc PUA from your Mac OS as soon as possible, as it can possibly damage not only your system, but your wallet too. And if you wonder, how to do it, you can easily use our guide for free!
We strongly recommend you to use a powerful anti-malware program that has this threat in its database. It will mitigate the risks of the wrong uninstallation. Download SpyHunter anti-malware program for Mac in order to remove the source of “Hlpradc” PUA automatically. Simple, effective and user-friendly.
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You can also use this software, it may help you to remove ‘Hlpradc PUA’: CleanMyMac
How to remove “Hlpradc” PUA manually?
Disclaimer: You do it on your own risk. We don’t bear any responsibility for your actions. These instructions are rather large and it requires 100% precise execution.
Mac OS
Press the Go button in the upper-left side of the screen.
Click the Applications button
Be attentive, and look for suspicious programs (This PUA may has a different name)
As you find them – delete them all
Now press the Go button and then Go to the folder…
In the search bar type /Library/LaunchAgents and remove all suspicious files in this folder
Choose the Go to the folder… option once again and type /Library/Application Support
Remove all suspicious files and folders
Then, with the help of the same menu, go to ~/Library/LaunchAgents and remove all suspicious files from there
Do the same with /Library/LaunchDaemons folder
Here you’d better use CleanMyMac in order to get rid of the root of the problem at all.
Now you have to clean your browser
How to delete “Hlpradc” PUA from your browser?
It’s very important to clean your browser after removing the “head” of the problems. Follow the instruction and you will win this fight.
Launch your browser, click on Menu button in the upper right side of the browser (it consists of 3 dashes).
Now click on Add-ons and choose Extensions menu.
Then look for any suspicious plugin and click on the Remove button (usually it’s toolbars or searching engines).
Close this menu and press Firefox button in the upper left side of the browser.
Press Question mark button and click on Troubleshooting information (this menu can also be found in 3-dashes menu)
Now press Reset Firefox button in order to delete this scam
There are all manual instructions that will help you to find “Hlpradc” PUA on your computer and remove it. The most effective method to get rid of “Hlpradc” is to perform the manual removal instructions and then use an automatic tool. The manual method will weaken the malicious program and the Combocleaner will remove it.
Download CleanMyMac Disk Cleaner, Big Files Finder and Duplicates Scanner features are free to use. Antivirus, Privacy Scanner and Uninstaller features are paid ($39.95 for semi-anual subscription. By clicking the button, you agree to EULA and Privacy Policy. Downloading will start automatically.