Adware.Page Ruler

Short bio

Adware.Page Ruler is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a Chrome extension that displays advertisements.

Symptoms

Adware.Page Ruler is adware. Adware applications display advertisements not originating from the sites you are browsing. Adware.Page Ruler is offered as a browser extension or as an application based on which browser you are using.

Protection

Malwarebytes for Mac detects and removes Adware.Page Ruler.

Remediation

Malwarebytes for Mac will detect and remove the components of this malware.

• Download and install the latest version of Malwarebytes for Mac.
• Click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan.
• If threats are detected during the scan, a count of detected threats is displayed. More detailed threat information is displayed after the scan completes.
• Click “Confirm” to move the detected threats to Quarantaine.
• If a restart is required to complete remediation of threats detected during a scan, you will be notified. When a restart is required, please remember to save all work before clicking “Restart”.