How to uninstall PremiumLatest app/extension from Mac (Virus removal guide)

What is PremiumLatest

According to security experts, PremiumLatest is an adware application that targets Mac computers. It cause all kind of problems within web-browsers. PremiumLatest can cause unwanted redirects, unclosable windows or inline text links with ads you do not want. These ads are used to promote sales or web-traffic to harmful and scam sites or publisher in order to make revenue. The worst is, the adware has the ability to gather and transmit sensitive information without your permission.

Another reason why you need to get rid of the adware is its online data-tracking activity. PremiumLatest has the ability to track information about web sites visited, browser and system information, and your Apple Mac IP address. So, you should remove the adware as quickly as possible. Here, in this post below, you can found the helpful guidance on How to remove PremiumLatest and annoying ads from your Mac for free.

How does PremiumLatest get on your Apple Mac

Adware usually comes on Mac computers with free software, malicious downloads and fake updates. Most often, it comes without the user’s knowledge. Therefore, many users aren’t even aware that their machine has been affected with malware and adware.

Please follow the easy rules in order to protect your Apple computer from adware software and malware: don’t install any suspicious applications, read the user agreement and choose only the Custom, Manual or Advanced setup method, do not rush to press the Next button. Also, always try to find a review of the installed software on the Internet. Be careful and attentive!

Threat Summary

Name	PremiumLatest
Type	adware, potentially unwanted application (PUA), Mac virus, Mac malware
Detection Names	Osx.Adware.Cimpli, MacOS.Agent-MT, Adware/Adload!OSX, OSX.Trojan.Gen, Trojan-Downloader.OSX.Adload, ApplicUnwnt, Adware.MAC.Generic and Program:MacOS/Vigram.A
Distribution	Free software installers, torrent downloads, malicious pop-up ads and fake software updaters
Symptoms	When you go to a website, you are periodically redirected to another web-site that you do not intend to visit, pop up ads won’t go away, unwanted application installed without your say-so, an unexpected add-on appears in your web browser, your web-browser search provider has modified without your permission, low ping but slow Internet.
Removal	PremiumLatest removal guide

How to remove PremiumLatest from Mac computer

There exist several free adware removal utilities. Also it is possible to get rid of PremiumLatest adware manually. But we recommend to combine all these solutions below into the one removal algorithm. Follow the steps of the instructions. Read it once, after doing so, please bookmark this page (or open it on your smartphone) as you may need to exit your browser or reboot your MAC system.

To remove PremiumLatest, perform the following steps:

1. Remove profiles created by PremiumLatest
2. Check the list of installed programs
3. Remove PremiumLatest related files and folders
4. Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes
5. Remove PremiumLatest from Safari, Chrome, Firefox
6. How to stay safe online

Remove profiles created by PremiumLatest

PremiumLatest can make changes to the Mac system such as malicious changes to browser settings, and the addition of malicious system profiles. You need to check the system preferences, find and remove malicious profiles and ensure your settings are as you expect.

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 PremiumLatest.

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, which is normal.

Check the list of installed programs

Check out the Finder (Applications section) to see all installed software. If you see any unknown and suspicious applications, they are the ones you need to remove.

Open Finder and click “Applications”.

Very carefully look around the entire list of apps installed on your Apple Mac. Most probably, one of them is the PremiumLatest adware. Once you have found a questionable, unwanted or unused application, right click to it and select “Move to Trash”. Another way is drag the application from the Applications folder to the Trash.

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

Remove PremiumLatest related files and folders

Now you need to try to find PremiumLatest 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.

PremiumLatest creates several files, these files must be found and removed. Below is a list of files associated with this unwanted program.

• /Library/LaunchDaemons/com.PremiumLatest.system.plist
• ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.PremiumLatest.service.plist
• /Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/System/com.PremiumLatest.system
• ~/Library/Application Support/.(RANDOM)/Services/com.PremiumLatest.service.app

Some files created by PremiumLatest are hidden from the user. To find and delete them, you need to enable “show hidden files”. To do this, use the shortcut CMD + SHIFT + . Press once to show hidden files and again to hide them. There is another way. Click Finder -> Applications -> Utilities -> Terminal. In Terminal, paste the following text: defaults write com.apple.finder AppleShowAllFiles YES

Press Enter. Hold the ‘Option/alt’ key, then right click on the Finder icon in the dock and click Relaunch.

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 PremiumLatest 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: macsearch.plist, com.PremiumLatest.service.plist, installapp.plist, com.machelper.plist, com.net-preferences.plist, search.plist and com.google.defaultsearch.plist, . Most often, potentially unwanted programs, adware software and browser hijackers create several files with similar names.

Check for PremiumLatest 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 folders and files. Check the contents of suspicious folders, if there is a file with a name similar to com.PremiumLatest.system, then this folder must be deleted. Move all suspicious folders and files to the Trash.

Check for PremiumLatest 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 PremiumLatest 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.macsearch.system.plist, com.search.system.plist, com.PremiumLatest.system.plist, com.installapp.system.plist and com.machelper.system.plist. In most cases, adware software, browser hijackers and potentially unwanted programs create several files with similar names.

Scan your Mac with MalwareBytes

We recommend using MalwareBytes Free to scan the Mac computer for potentially unwanted programs, browser hijackers and adware software. This free tool is an advanced malware removal program developed by (c) Malwarebytes lab. This application uses the world’s most popular antimalware technology. It is able to help you get rid of web-browser toolbars and other security threats from your Mac device for free.

Download MalwareBytes Free by clicking on the link below.

After the downloading process is done, close all programs and windows on your Apple Mac. Open a directory in which you saved it. Run the saved file and follow the prompts.

Once installation is finished, you’ll see window like below.

Now click the “Scan” button to perform a system scan for the PremiumLatest adware. Depending on your computer, the scan can take anywhere from a few minutes to close to an hour. While the MalwareBytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) program is scanning, you may see how many objects it has identified as threat.

After the scan is complete, MalwareBytes AntiMalware (MBAM) will show a scan report. Make sure all threats have ‘checkmark’ and press “Quarantine” button.

The Malwarebytes will now begin to get rid of PremiumLatest adware software.

Remove PremiumLatest from Safari, Chrome, Firefox

If you are still seeing PremiumLatest adware that won’t go away, you might have malicious extensions installed on your web browser. Check your browser for unwanted addons using the steps below.

Google Chrome	Mozilla Firefox
In the top-right corner, expand the Chrome menu. 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 delete PremiumLatest adware 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 PremiumLatest adware software 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

By installing an ad blocker application such as AdGuard, you are able to block malicious webpages, stop autoplaying video ads and get rid of a large amount of distracting and unwanted ads on webpages.

Installing the AdGuard is simple. First you’ll need to download AdGuard from the following link.

When the downloading process is complete, run the downloaded file. The “Setup Wizard” window will show up on the computer screen.

Follow the prompts. AdGuard will then be installed. A window will show up asking you to confirm that you want to see a quick guide. Press “Skip” button to close the window and use the default settings, or press “Get Started” to see an quick guide which will allow you get to know AdGuard better.

Each time, when you run your machine, AdGuard will start automatically and stop intrusive pop ups, block malicious and misleading websites.

Finish words

We suggest that you keep AdGuard (to help you block unwanted advertisements and annoying malicious webpages) and MalwareBytes (to periodically scan your MAC for new malicious software, hijackers and adware). Make sure that you have all the Critical Updates recommended for Mac OS. Without regular updates you WILL NOT be protected when new browser hijackers, malicious apps and adware are released.

If you are still having problems while trying to delete PremiumLatest adware from your internet browser, then ask for help here.