OriginalModuled Mac Adware - How to remove

OriginalModuled, or Original Module, is a malicious app that attacks Macs. It’s part of an adware infection: it changes network settings, installs unwanted browser add-ons, changes your browser’s search engine and new tab page. OriginalModuled can also read your search data which can include personal information.

With OriginalModuled on your Mac, you might also experience problems with your internet connection and the stability of your apps.

Most likely, OriginalModuled gets installed with fake Flash Player updates.

OriginalModuled in short:

Classification	Browser hijacker, adware.
How OriginalModuled adware spreads	It gets installed by trojans and malicious apps, it is promoted by fake software updates and other deceptive ads.
Problems and dangers	OriginalModuled causes technical issues with webpages and online apps, it shows unwanted advertisements, it tracks browsing activities.
How to delete OriginalModuled	Find and delete the app and related files, delete malware manually and with antivirus tools (Combo Cleaner, Malwarebytes, others), restore Mac and browser settings.

What is OriginalModuled?

OriginalModuled is an adware infection

OriginalModuled is an app that doesn’t seem to do anything. It gets installed without permission and it runs with Safari and other web browsers.

You might first notice OriginalModuled when your Mac warns you about it with this message:

OriginalModuled will damage your computer.

That’s good – macOS detected the OriginalModuled malware.

OriginalModuled is adware. It wants to control how the infected Mac can browse the web. It can set up an unwanted proxy and install browser hijackers. It can open sponsored sites as pop-up ads and inject new banner ads. OriginalModuled can also allow malicious actors to spy on the web browsing activity done on the infected Macs.

The app can also cause various technical problems, like websites not opening and apps freezing and crashing. Internet connection might be spotty. That might not be intentional, but it’s still harmful.

How adware infects Macs

OriginalModuled’s name, “Original Module”, is a meaningless set of words that are meant to make it appear less suspicious on your computer. It wants to stay under the radar. But, very likely, it and very similar adware infections (IntialSkilld, AdvancedSprintd) are widespread.

The more people use macOS, the more cybercriminals target them (Mac malware threats are now outpacing attacks on Windows PCs).

There are also other Mac adware viruses, Silver Sparrow, Convuster, and families like AdLoad and Pirrit. Malicious actors are intentionally targeting Mac users, tricking them with fake warnings and deceptive ads. People don’t realize when an app that they downloaded is actually a malware infection.

How to delete OriginalModuled

OriginalModuled can be a little complicated to remove. But it should be completely doable for most Mac users, even people who don’t consider themselves “technical”:

• OriginalModuled and files related to it need to be deleted.
• You also need to check if any other malicious apps are on your device.
• Finally, you can review your settings (configuration profiles, proxies, default search engine) and change them as needed, undoing OriginalModuled’s harm.

Below are the instructions for starting your Mac in safe mode, which can help remove OriginalModuled and other malware more effectively.

It’s helpful to scan your Mac with an anti-malware app, such as Combo Cleaner or Malwarebytes, and see what they find. Adware apps sometimes download and install other (sometimes even identical!) adware, so OriginalModuled might not be the only threat on your device. Plus, scanners might be able to catch something that you might miss.

After OriginalModuled is gone, remove any traces that it might have left. Below are also the instructions for checking your browser settings. Check your browser extensions and remove potentially unwanted items. Also, check your default search engine setting and your new tab page setting.

Since OriginalModuled adware logs user data, it’s advisable to reset your passwords and to make sure that you’re using multi-factor authentication where it’s available.

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Manual instructions

How to remove OriginalModuled Mac Adware from macOS

Delete OriginalModuled Mac Adware from your applications.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go.
3. Select Applications from the dropdown.
4. Find the OriginalModuled Mac Adware app.
5. Select it and right-click it (or hold the Ctrl and click the left mouse button).
6. In the dropdown, click Move to Bin/Trash. You might be asked to provide your login password.

(Optional) Delete related settings

Some malicious apps make themselves difficult to delete by changing various settings and leaving behind malicious files. Remove settings related to OriginalModuled Mac Adware.

• Click the Apple logo in the menu bar. Open System Preferences.
• Some malicious applications set profiles to enforce unwanted settings. Remove unwanted configuration profiles.

1. 1. In System Preferences, click the Profiles icon. This icon is only visible if there are profiles on your Mac.
   2. Select unwanted profiles and remove them by pressing the minus '-'  button at the bottom.

• Some adware applications set SOCKS proxy to manipulate your internet traffic. Remove unwanted proxies:

1. 1. In System Preferences, click Network, Advanced, Proxies.
   2. If a proxy is set without your permission, uncheck it and click OK.

(Optional) Delete malicious files

Some malicious apps leave behind dangerous files in your Library folders. Delete files related to OriginalModuled Mac Adware.

1. Open Finder.
2. In the menu bar, click Go -> Computer.
3. In the search box, type in OriginalModuled Mac Adware and variations of it.
4. Delete the files that are found and that seem to be related to OriginalModuled Mac Adware.

How to remove OriginalModuled Mac Adware from Safari:Top

Remove malicious extensions

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences.
  
• Select Extensions and uninstall OriginalModuled Mac Adware and other suspicious extensions.
  
• If your homepage was changed, click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Preferences and choose General tab. Enter preferable URL to the homepage field.
  

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings(older versions) If you are still experiencing any issues related to OriginalModuled Mac Adware, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on Safari menu on the top left corner of the screen. Select Reset Safari…
  
• Select which options you want to reset (usually all of them come preselected) and click on the Reset button.
  

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program.

TopHow to remove OriginalModuled Mac Adware from Google Chrome on Mac:

• Open Chrome browser.
• Enter in the url field “chrome://extensions” address and hit Enter.
• Find OriginalModuled Mac Adware on the extensions list and click on the recycle bin icon next to it.
• Click on 'Chrome' button at the top left corner. Select 'Preferences' on a drop-down menu box.
• Find 'Search' options on Settings tab. If your search engine is changed, click 'Manage Search Engines' and set your preferred search engine.
• On the same page find 'Show home button' checkbox and change your homepage.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to OriginalModuled Mac Adware, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• On the 'Preferences' menu window, scroll down to the bottom and find 'Reset settings' button. Click it.
• Confirm your selection and click 'Reset' on the following window.

If you cannot reset your browser settings and the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program. Top

How To remove OriginalModuled Mac Adware from Firefox on Mac OS:

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla window and select the “Add-ons” icon (Or press cmd+Shift+A on your keyboard).
• Go through Extensions list, remove everything OriginalModuled Mac Adware related and items you do not recognise. If you do not know the extension and it is not made by Mozilla, Google, Microsoft, Oracle or Adobe then you probably do not need it.
• Enter “about:preferences” in URL bar and hit enter.
• Open Search settings tab.
• If your search engine is changed, click 'Default Search Engines' and set your preferred search engine.
• If your homepage was changed, click on the Firefox menu in the top right corner, select Preferences-> General. Enter a preferable URL to the home page field.

(Optional) Reset your browser’s settings If you are still experiencing any issues related to OriginalModuled Mac Adware, reset the settings of your browser to its default settings.

• Click on the menu button on the top right corner of a Mozilla Firefox window. Click on the Help button.
• Choose Troubleshooting Information on the Help menu.
• Click on the Refresh Firefox button.
• Click on the Refresh Firefox button on the confirmation box. Mozilla Firefox will close and change the settings to default.

If the problem persists, scan your system with an anti-malware program to identify malicious entries.