Name | MacBooster potentially unwanted application |
Threat Type | PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application), Mac malware, Mac virus |
Supposed Functionality | System cleaning and performance enhancement. |
Detection Names | Avast (MacOS:Bundlore-CX [PUP]), BitDefender (Trojan.MAC.Generic.7484), DrWeb (Program.Unwanted.MacBooster.3), Emsisoft (Trojan.MAC.Generic.7484 (B)), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Symptoms | A program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. A new application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about 'found issues'. Asks for payment to eliminate the supposedly found errors. |
Distribution Methods | Deceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake Flash Player installers. |
Damage | Monetary loss (unnecessary purchase of fake software), unwanted warning pop-ups, slow computer performance. |
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