YeaPlayer – a PUP that infiltrates computers and feeds victims unwanted ads
YeaPlayer virus refers to an ad-based computer infection [1] that sneaks into the computers pretending to be a legitimate video streaming application. Once the infiltration is done, the malware may immediately start executing its predetermined activities on the system. Its primary purpose is focused on exposing users to as much advertising content [2] as possible and generating ad revenue [3] out of it.
These features allow experts to categorize this application as a potentially unwanted program (PUP). Having its questionable nature in mind, you should stay away from this program and, in case you are infected, remove it from your computer ASAP.
Ads, Pop-ups, and redirects that are the main traits of this software will continue to grow in quantity and frequency of appearance, so the sooner you take care of YeaPlayer removal — the better. What we recommend examining your device with some trustworthy security software. Then, you will simply have to reset your browser to roll back the changes.
| name | YeaPlayer |
|---|---|
| Type | Adware, PUP |
| Risks | Privacy issues, malware infections |
| Distribution | Fake Flash Player updates, deceptive ads, software bundling |
| Elimination | You can remove this threat by scanning your device with a trustworthy security software |
| System health | Using the FortectIntego PC repair tool will delete all tracking cookies and restore corrupted system files and settings |
You might be wondering, where did this YeaPlayer come from? Actually, like most adware, it had a legitimate-looking official website, where users could download the application themselves. Nevertheless, the page seems to be down for quite some time now, meaning its direct downloads are unavailable.
But did the malware stop spreading? Of course not. Adware developers have found numerous other ways to deploy the parasite on computers, including deceptive ads, drive-by downloads,[4] and software bundles. Quite frankly, instead of concentrating on improving the actual software, player’s creators are more concerned with creating a nice facade of legitimacy and taking advantage of all the clicks that these ads generate.
We could not think of a reason why anyone should keep this software on their computers. Thus, we recommend dedicating some time to remove YeaPlayer and prevent it from bouncing back to your browser again. For automatic option, use MalwarebytesMalwarebytes, SpyHunterCombo Cleaner or similar security software.
If you're willing to remove it yourself, at least let us help you by providing step-by-step instructions (at the bottom of the page). When the threat is taken care of, you should repair whatever damage it managed to cause. The best instrument for that is the FortectIntego system diagnostics tool.
Unattentive freeware installation causes adware infections
While initially, YeaPlayer seems like a reputable and useful tool, do not get deceived by the first impressions. It is actually quite similar to another player called Magnoplayer, which is also classified as a potentially unwanted program. When you install this player, some of the adware-like applications like Searchult search, istartsurf.com as well as some of the others install together with it [5].
Sometimes adware is installed after the player is deployed on the target system. These applications you have not even intended to install can cause some serious problems to your system and data safety. Annoying at first, later they might become really problematic since they might help promote YeaPlayer ads, send you to some bogus websites and threaten your personal data.
Therefore, while this program is not malicious in itself, it might be accompanied by other programs that potentially are. For this reason, we advise selecting some other reliable media player that would not jeopardize your data security and system stability.
Remove YeaPlayer immediately to avoid privacy issues
YeaPlayer removal is easy compared to more malicious viruses which may block your antivirus from running system scans or obfuscate their files so that the antivirus tools would not detect them. Luckily, automatic virus elimination is not the only way to clean up the infected system.
You may also make use of the tutorial provided below this article and remove adware from your device manually. To make sure the annoying pop-ups, ads, banners, and other files do not show up on your browser again, avoid visiting suspicious websites and refrain from downloading software of suspicious origins.
Uninstall from Windows
Uninstall from Windows 10/8:
- Type Control Panel into the Windows search box and open the result.
- Under Programs, select Uninstall a program.
Uninstall from Windows 7/XP:
- Click on Windows Start > Control Panel (Windows XP users should click on Add/Remove Programs).
- In Control Panel, select Programs > Uninstall a program.
Remove the unwanted program:
- In the Programs and Features window, look for any recently installed suspicious entries, select them, and click Uninstall.
- If User Account Control appears, click Yes to confirm, then complete the removal.
Delete from macOS
Remove the unwanted application:
- From the menu bar, select Go > Applications.
- In the Applications folder, look for any suspicious entries, then drag them to Trash (or right-click and pick Move to Trash).
Delete leftover files and folders:
- Select Go > Go to Folder.
- Enter /Library/Application Support and remove any suspicious folders related to the unwanted program.
- Repeat the same check in the /Library/LaunchAgents and /Library/LaunchDaemons folders, deleting any suspicious entries.
- Finally, empty the Trash to permanently remove the leftovers.
Remove from Microsoft Edge
Delete unwanted extensions from MS Edge:
- Select Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and pick Extensions.
- From the list, pick the extension and click on the Gear icon.
- Click Remove.
Clear cookies and other browser data:
- Click on the Menu (three horizontal dots at the top-right of the browser window) and select Settings > Privacy, search, and services..
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Select Cookies and other site data and Cached images and files. (apart from passwords, although you might want to include Media licenses as well, if applicable) and click on Clear.
Restore new tab and homepage settings:
- Click the menu icon and choose Settings.
- Then find On startup section.
- Click Remove next to any suspicious startup page.
Reset MS Edge if the above steps did not work:
- Press on Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open Task Manager.
- Click on More details arrow at the bottom of the window.
- Select Details tab.
- Now scroll down and locate every entry with Microsoft Edge name in it. Right-click on each of them and select End Task to stop MS Edge from running.
Instructions for Chromium-based Edge
Delete extensions from MS Edge (Chromium):
- Open Edge and click select Settings > Extensions.
- Delete unwanted extensions by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and site data:
- Click on Menu and go to Settings.
- Select Privacy, search and services.
- Under Clear browsing data, pick Choose what to clear.
- Under Time range, pick All time.
- Select Clear now.
Reset Chromium-based MS Edge:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- On the left side, pick Reset settings.
- Select Restore settings to their default values.
- Confirm with Reset.
- This will disable extensions and reset startup pages but will not delete bookmarks, saved passwords, or browsing history.
Remove from Mozilla Firefox (FF)
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click on the Menu (three horizontal lines at the top-right of the window).
- Select Add-ons.
- In here, select the unwanted extension and click Remove.
Reset the homepage:
- Click three horizontal lines at the top right corner to open the menu.
- Choose Settings.
- Under Home, set your preferred homepage and new tab settings.
Clear cookies and site data:
- Click Menu and pick Settings.
- Go to Privacy & Security section.
- Scroll down to locate Cookies and Site Data.
- Click on Clear Data...
- Select Cookies and Site Data and Temporary cached files and pages, then click Clear.
Reset Mozilla Firefox
If clearing the browser as explained above did not help, reset Mozilla Firefox:
- Open Mozilla Firefox browser and click the Menu.
- Go to Help and then choose Troubleshooting Information.
- Under Give Firefox a tune up section, click on Refresh Firefox...
- Once the pop-up shows up, confirm the action by pressing on Refresh Firefox.
Remove from Google Chrome
Delete malicious extensions from Google Chrome:
- Open Google Chrome, click on the Menu (three vertical dots at the top-right corner) and select More tools > Extensions.
- In the newly opened window, you will see all the installed extensions. Uninstall all suspicious extensions related to the unwanted program by clicking Remove.
Clear cache and web data from Chrome:
- Click on Menu and pick Settings.
- Under Privacy and security, select Clear browsing data.
- Select Browsing history, Cookies and other site data, as well as Cached images and files.
- Click Clear data.
Change your homepage:
- Click menu and choose Settings.
- Look for a suspicious site in the On startup section.
- Click on Open a specific or set of pages and click on three dots to find the Remove option.
Reset Google Chrome:
If the previous methods did not help you, reset Google Chrome to eliminate all the unwanted components:
- Click on Menu and select Settings.
- In the Settings, scroll down and click Advanced.
- Scroll down and locate Reset and clean up section.
- Now click Restore settings to their original defaults.
- Confirm with Reset settings.
Delete from Safari
Remove dangerous extensions:
- Open Safari, click Safari in the menu at the top-left of the screen, and select Preferences.
- Go to the Extensions tab, look for any suspicious entries, and click Uninstall to remove them.
Clear history and website data:
- Click Safari in the menu and pick Clear History.
- Set Clear to all history and confirm with Clear History.
Reset Safari:
- Click Safari in the menu and select Preferences > Advanced.
- Enable Show Develop menu in menu bar.
- From the menu bar, click Develop and select Empty Caches.
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