SampleLight PUP
SampleLight is a potentially unwanted program that shares some features with adware. Once installed, SampleLight will show up in your Mac's Applications folder.
There is no real benefit to the user that SampleLight brings. The program will display ads and untrustworthy pages.
Potentially unwanted programs reside in a grey area between legitimate software and full-blown malware. While not as dangerous as a trojan, virus, or ransomware, potentially unwanted programs can impair the user's experience.
Potentially unwanted programs or PUPs are commonly distributed through bundle installers that contain multiple apps and are distributed through less reputable free download portals. Another way you can get SampleLight on your computer is through misleading pages that display fake Adobe Flash Player update notifications.
Users should be aware that Adobe Flash Player has been discontinued and support for it has long since been dropped. Starting in January 2021, Adobe Flash Player has been blocked in all modern browsers as the technology has been discontinued and deemed unsafe. This means every message you see on a website claiming that you need to update your Flash Player is a scam and will likely attempt to install malware or a potentially unwanted program on your system.
The best way to stay safe from this sort of thing is to always source your software from properly curated, large download portals. You should also never trust misleading pages that claim to have updates for Adobe Flash Player or display fake virus scan results.
