The maccleaner.pkg file is used to install unwanted software onto MacOS. Examples of applications that might be installed through maccleaner.pkg are Smart Mac Booster, Advanced Mac Cleaner, Mac Cleanup Pro, MacKeeper, Mac Auto Fixer, and Advanced Mac Tuneup. All of these apps are categorized as
Bolik is a malicious program that is categorized as a banking Trojan, however, in addition to stealing data (information) from bank-client systems, it also logs keystrokes and performs web injections. Recently, it was proliferated by hacking a legitimate website that is used to promote the VSDC,
Vesrato is another ransomware infection that belongs to the Djvu family. When installed, these programs lock files and prevent victims from accessing them unless a ransom is paid. This ransomware was discovered by Michael Gillespie. Vesrato changes the extension of encrypted files by adding ".vesr
"Your Apple iPhone Is Infected By (17) Viruses" is a scam promoted through a deceptive website. Its main purpose is to trick people into believing that their iPhone smartphones are compromised and infected, and to promote an app that supposedly fixes this issue. This scam website should not be
AssistEngine is a deceptive application that falsely claims to enhance the internet search experience. Judging on appearance alone, AssistEngine may seem legitimate and useful, however, it is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA) and adware. There are three main reasons for th
HelperEvents is an adware-type app designed to appear useful and legitimate. Its developers state that it enhances the browsing experience (provides fast, accurate search results, and so on), however, as with most adware, HelperEvents displays various advertisements and leads to dubious websites
Imagineprime is a deceptive application identical to GenerelOpen, WindowArea, NameSync, and many others. By offering an enhanced web search experience, Imagineprime attempts to give the impression of legitimacy, however, it is categorized as adware and a potentially unwanted application (PUA),
GeneralOpen (Mac) is an app that supposedly enhances the internet browsing experience, however, it belongs to the adware category. Most adware-type programs display ads and trick people into visiting untrustworthy websites. In most cases, people download and install adware inadvertently. Additi
Xtron Optimizer Pro is one of many system optimization tools that supposedly cleans computers and improves performance, however, not all software that can be downloaded from the internet is legitimate. Xtron Optimizer Pro is often included in the set-ups of other software, and many people inadver
DigMine is the name of a malicious program that was discovered by Xylitol. This malware is used to proliferate a cryptocurrency miner based on XMRig, another crypto-miner that mines Monero cryptocurrency. DigMine also installs a Chrome extension enabling developers to spread this malicious program