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Easy Mac Care Unwanted Application (Mac)
Mac Virus

Easy Mac Care Unwanted Application (Mac)

The Easy Mac Care app is advertised as supposedly enabling Mac computers to run faster and more securely, however, research shows that this app is distributed through the set-ups of other programs. Programs distributed this way are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Softwa

Safariosso-aplosso.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)
Mac Virus

Safariosso-aplosso.com POP-UP Scam (Mac)

safariosso-aplosso[.]com is a scam website that promotes untrusted/malicious software using deceptive methods. There are several versions of this scam running on safariosso-aplosso[.]com. In short, visitors to this page are informed that their device is infected or at risk. They are then instru

Chrome "Managed By Your Organization" Browser Hijacker (Mac)
Mac Virus

Chrome "Managed By Your Organization" Browser Hijacker (Mac)

"Managed by your organization" is an entry that can be found in Google Chrome's main menu. It is a legitimate Google Chrome feature that allows organization administrators to manage various Chrome browser settings for users within their organization. Essentially, "Managed by your organization"

Onix Ransomware
Ransomware

Onix Ransomware

Onix is malicious software categorized as ransomware. It operates by encrypting the data of infected systems to demand ransom payments for decryption tools. During the encryption process, all affected files are renamed according to this pattern: original filename, random number, cyber criminals'

AOL Winner Email Scam
Phishing/Scam

AOL Winner Email Scam

This email scam delivers messages that appear to be emails from AOL, an online service provider company. The scammers behind the scheme attempt to trick unsuspecting recipients into providing various information. Typically, scammers misuse provided details to generate revenue in various ways. Tru

SystemNotes Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

SystemNotes Adware (Mac)

SystemNotes is software categorized as adware. As with most applications within this category, it is promoted as a tool for improving the browsing experience by providing fast searchers, accurate search results, etc. In fact, this rogue app diminishes the browsing experience by running intrusive

Biglocateriod.pro Ads
Notification Spam

Biglocateriod.pro Ads

biglocateriod[.]pro is a rogue website, and one of many similar pages on the internet. Some other examples include yaarileads[.]com, norobotcapcha2020[.]info and topoffers4all[.]com. Browsers are commonly forced to open these pages by installed potentially unwanted applications (PUAs). Therefore,

BenefitSites Adware (Mac)
Mac Virus

BenefitSites Adware (Mac)

BenefitSites is an app supposedly designed to improve the browsing experience, however, it is categorized as adware, a potentially unwanted application (PUA). Adware-type apps such as BenefitSites serve various advertisements and gather information relating to users' browsing habits. In most ca

Dharma (.WHY) Ransomware
Ransomware

Dharma (.WHY) Ransomware

Discovered by Raby, Dharma (.WHY) is a malicious program, which is part of the Crysis/Dharma ransomware family. Systems infected with this program have data encrypted and users receive ransom demands for decryption. When Dharma (.WHY) encrypts, compromised files are renamed following this pattern

Parrot Ransomware
Ransomware

Parrot Ransomware

Parrot is malicious software belonging to the Dcrtr ransomware family. It operates by encrypting data and demanding payment for decryption tools. When Parrot malware encrypts, all affected files are appended with the developer's email address and the ".parrot" extension. For example, a file such