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DefaultProducts Adware (Mac)

What is DefaultProducts?

Promoted as a tool for enhancing the browsing experience, DefaultProducts is an adware-type application supposedly capable of providing fast searches, improved search results, etc. In fact, this app delivers intrusive advertisement campaigns - it displays unwanted and even harmful ads.

Note that adware usually possesses data tracking capabilities. Since most users install DefaultProducts unintentionally, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

   
Mhptask Virus (Mac)

What is the "Mhptask" pop-up?

The pop-up message ""mhptask" will damage your computer. You should move it to the Bin." is connected to the Mac Heal Pro application.

The files of Mhptask originate during installation of this rogue app. This is app more common on the MacOS (Mac Operating System) with the Catalina version. You are strongly advised to immediately remove Mhptalso and all associated files. Note that Nspchlpr, Ummhlpr, Hlpradc, and many other applications are similar to Mhptask.

   
ResourcesSource Adware (Mac)

What is ResourcesSource?

ResourcesSource is advertised as a tool that helps to search more effectively, however, this app is categorized as adware. In most cases, adware displays various advertisements and records data when installed. Typically, people download and install apps of this type unintentionally and, for this reason, they are classified as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs).

   
Securingchecknow POP-UP Scam (Mac)

What is "Securingchecknow"?

Securingchecknow is a family of scam websites promoting Mac Heal Pro and other similar applications using scare tactics. It alerts visitors of fake threats that it has supposedly detected and endorses the app for their removal. Do not trust these deceptive sites or download/install software they advertise.

System cleaners and similar applications promoted by these websites are often fake and nonoperational, possibly even harmful. In most cases, users enter Securingchecknow sites due to having them force-opened by Potentially Unwanted Applications (PUAs) present on their devices.

   
PremiumForward Adware (Mac)

What is PremiumForward?

PremiumForward supposedly helps users to search by providing accurate results, faster searches, etc. In fact, this application is classified as adware. Apps of this type feed users with intrusive, often deceptive advertisements and gather personal details.

When installed on Safari, this particular app forces users to visit lkysearchex21307-a.akamaihd[.]net, the address of an untrustworthy web page. Generally, people do not install adware intentionally and, for this reason, PremiumForward is classed as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

   
TOYOTA LOTTERY ORGANIZATION Email Scam

What kind of email is "TOYOTA LOTTERY ORGANIZATION"?

"TOYOTA LOTTERY ORGANIZATION" is the subject line of an email scam. Scammers send this email to many people to trick them into believing that they have won a cash prize. To claim it, recipients are asked to reply and provide certain details/information.

We strongly advise that you do NOT trust this email, as the scammers behind it will try to extort personal, confidential information and misuse it to generate revenue in various ways.

   
PDF Converter HD Search Browser Hijacker

What is PDF Converter HD Search?

PDF Converter HD Search is a rogue application promoted for enhancing the browsing experience by providing improved search results. It is classified as a browser hijacker, as it makes unauthorized changes to browser settings to promote its associated fake search engine (feed.pdfconverterhd.com).

It is also classed as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA), since most users install this app inadvertently. Note that PDF Converter HD Search has data tracking capabilities, which it employs to record browsing activity.

   
Trementrecially.pro Ads

What is trementrecially[.]pro?

trementrecially[.]pro is similar to prize-mania[.]mobi, sentfromfriend[.]com, allwebdesignesu[.]info, and many other rogue websites that redirect visitors to other untrustworthy sites or display dubious content. Typically, people do not visit them intentionally - browsers open these sites when potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) are installed.

PUAs force browsers to open dubious web pages, display ads, and gather information.

   
iSportTV Search Plus Browser Hijacker

What is iSportTV Search Plus?

iSportTV Search Plus is a browser hijacker endorsed for enhancing the browsing experience. It supposedly provides various search tools and sports-related content, however, it makes unauthorized changes to browser settings and promotes a fake search engine (sport.searchalgo.com).

Additionally, it monitors browsing activity and gathers private data. Due to most users installing iSportTV Search Plus inadvertently, it is classified as a Potentially Unwanted Application (PUA).

   
Your Mac OS Might Be Infected POP-UP Scam (Mac)

What is "Your Mac OS Might Be Infected"?

Many deceptive websites display fake pop-up messages and trick visitors into downloading and installing dubious applications. They often display an identical pop-up window and message. This web page is one example and is used to distribute Smart Mac Booster, however, it might also be used to promote other, similar applications.

Typically, visitors are encouraged to install the app and use it for removal of detected malware. We advise against downloading or installing apps that are advertised though websites of this type. Browsers often open these sites due to potentially unwanted applications (PUAs) installed on them.

   

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