Mac Malware

How to Stop the Intrusive TypicalRotator Adware Ads
TypicalRotator, despite its benign-sounding name, is far from being a typical application. Upon closer evaluation, it becomes evident that TypicalRotator's primary mission is to inundate unsuspecting users with... Read more

TransformFusion Adware is a Major Annoyance for Mac OS X Users
TransformFusion is an application that, upon thorough examination, reveals its primary objective: inundating users with intrusive advertisements. This unmistakably classifies TransformFusion as adware. It's essential... Read more

Why LookupSystem Mac Adware Loads Annoying Ads
LookupSystem is an application that our researchers recently came across while investigating new submissions to the VirusTotal website. Upon closer examination, it was determined that LookupSystem belongs to the... Read more

Geacon Malware Targets Macs
Geacon emerged on Github about four years ago as an implementation of Cobalt Strike Beacon using the Go programming language. While it had been widely forked, SentinelOne hadn't detected its deployment against macOS... Read more

NanoAccess Adware Effects Mac Computers Bombarding Users With Unwanted Activity
NanoAccess is a type of Mac adware that is designed to display unwanted advertisements on the victim's computer. It is known for its stealthy installation process, which allows it to remain undetected for extended... Read more

DefaultFormat Mac Adware Annoys With Pop-Ups
DefaultFormat is an adware threat that is known to affect Mac computers and is usually presented as an app within the Applications folder. Upon loading, DefaultFormat may load several unwanted and annoying pop-ups and... Read more

Why UniversalSync Loads Annoying Ads on Mac Computers
The UniversalSync application has recently come under scrutiny due to its intrusive and annoying advertising practices, particularly on Mac computers. To understand why UniversalSync loads these frustrating ads, it's... Read more

EnhancementLaptop is a MacOS Virus That Could Load Annoying Adware PopUps
EnhancementLaptop, as its name suggests, may sound like a useful application for enhancing your laptop's performance, but it's far from beneficial. This software, upon close examination, reveals itself as a bearer of... Read more

OptionsCircuit Mac Adware Bombards Users with Repeat Pop-Ups
OptionsCircuit, an adware program, has been causing annoyance and concern among Mac users due to its intrusive and disruptive advertising practices. This type of software displays ads to users without their explicit... Read more

Atomic Stealer Mac Malware Distributed on Telegram
Recently, cybersecurity experts uncovered a new information-stealing malware called Atomic macOS Stealer (AMOS), which is being sold by a threat actor on the messaging app Telegram. AMOS is specifically designed to... Read more

FractionCommand Adware May Infiltrate Mac Computers
FractionCommand is a type of adware that may infiltrate a user's Mac computer without their knowledge or consent. Once installed, it can display unwanted advertisements, pop-ups, and other types of promotional content... Read more

DominantDisplay Adware Found on Mac Computers Leading Users to Unwanted Sites Seeking Personal Data
DominantDisplay is an adware application found on Mac computers that displays ads, usually installed alongside other software or unintentionally when visiting shady websites. Its primary purpose is to generate revenue... Read more

How to Stop and Resolve LogState Adware Annoyances on Your Mac
LogState, an intrusive adware plaguing Mac users, poses significant challenges due to its intrusive advertisements and deceptive tactics. This article aims to shed light on what LogState is, its potential risks, and... Read more

The Currency Conversion Extension Could Hijack Your Web Browser
The Currency Conversion Extension may appear to be a handy tool at first glance, designed to simplify the process of currency conversion within your web browser. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that... Read more

What is the 'Terraform will damage your computer' Mac Pop-Up?
Users have encountered the message "Terraform will damage your computer" and it has become a source of some concern. Thankfully, the pop-up message is not a sign of a malicious file or a threat. The pop-up is caused... Read more

MetroToken Adware Targets Mac Computers
MetroToken is a type of adware that affects Mac operating systems. This malware displays unwanted advertisements and redirects users to potentially harmful websites. It is important to remove MetroToken adware from... Read more

MacStealer Malware Targets Sensitive Information on MacOS Computers
According to Uptycs researchers Shilpesh Trivedi and Pratik Jeware, a new information-stealing malware called MacStealer is targeting Apple's macOS operating system to obtain sensitive information from compromised... Read more

Mac Computer Users Face Questionable MomentTech Adware
MomentTech is a type of adware that is distributed in various ways. It is usually spread through bundling when malicious actors package regular program installation setups with unwanted/malicious content. This can be... Read more