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Mac Tuneup Pro Unwanted Application (Mac)

What is "Mac Tuneup Pro"?

Mac Tuneup Pro (also known as Mac-TuneupPro, Mac Tuneup, or Mac-Tuneup-Pro) is presented as a legitimate application that supposedly allows users to optimize their Mac computers and enhance performance.

Judging on appearance alone, Mac Tuneup Pro may seem legitimate and useful, however, developers promote this app using a deceptive marketing method called "bundling".

Thus, it is likely to infiltrate computers without direct user permission. It is also promoted using deceptive messages that display fake errors and encourage users to download tools that will fix them. Therefore, Mac Tuneup Pro is categorized as a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

   
Your Account Was Hacked Email Scam

What is "Your Account Was Hacked"?

"Your Account Was Hacked" is one of the many scams (spam campaigns) that are used to trick people into paying cyber criminals. In this case, scammers send an email stating that the recipient's computer is infected with a malicious program that allowed them to record a compromising video.

They also claim that they have stolen personal data/details. The main point of this email is to trick people into paying cyber criminals who threaten to proliferate the video if their demands are not met by the given deadline. Note that emails of this type should be ignored.

   
Pleasure Yourself Email Scam

What is "Pleasure Yourself"?

"Pleasure Yourself" is a spam campaign that scammers proliferate by sending an email to many people. The main purpose of this scam is to blackmail email recipients. Cyber criminals claim that they have infected the computer with a Trojan and the infection allowed them to record a compromising video of the victim.

They also threaten to proliferate this video if their ransom demands are not met within a specific time. In fact, there is nothing to worry about - this is a common scam that criminals hope some victims will believe. None of the claims are accurate and it should be ignored and not taken seriously.

   
Netflix Email Scam

What is "Netflix Email Scam"?

"Netflix Email Scam" is an email that is distributed as part of a spam campaign - cyber criminals send it to many people. Note that this is a scam, a 'phishing' attempt, and has nothing to do with Netflix.

It steal users' usernames and passwords. Similar emails are used to distribute malware (malicious programs) such as Trojans and other programs of this kind. This and other similar emails can never be trusted and the best option is to ignore them.

   
Mac EXE Virus (Mac)

What is "Mac EXE Virus"?

Mac EXE Virus is a rogue application that infiltrates Mac computers and gathers various system-related data. Note that this malware is proliferated using an executable (.exe or EXE) file, which is developed for the Windows Operating System. MacOS does not support this format by default.

This malware is distributed using an installation setup of a cracked Little Snitch version, which is a popular Mac/Windows Firewall app. Research shows that, as well as proliferating Mac EXE Virus, the cracked version of Little Snitch is also used to distribute adware and browser hijackers (e.g., TapuFind, Search Operator).

   
Royal Bank Of Canada Email Virus

What is "Royal Bank Of Canada Email Virus"?

"Royal Bank Of Canada Email Virus" is a spam campaign, a scam that cyber criminals use to distribute the TrickBot malicious program.

They attempt to trick people into opening the attachment by presenting the email as legitimate. If opened, the attachment causes download and installation of a TrickBot trojan-type infection. To avoid serious problems, we strongly recommend that you ignore this email and do not open the attachment.

   
QuickLogin Toolbar

What is quicklogin.io?

QuickLogin is a deceptive application (a browser toolbar) that supposedly allows users to access their emails. On initial inspection, this functionality may seem legitimate and useful, however, QuickLogin is categorized as a browser hijacker and a potentially unwanted application (PUA).

It often installs on computers without users' permission, promotes a fake search engine, and records information relating to browsing activity.

   
Search.yadbazelet.com Redirect (Mac)

What is search.yadbazelet.com?

There are many fake search engines on the internet, including search.yadbazelet.com, which is promoted as a legitimate and valuable search engine.

Developers state that it offers an enhanced browsing experience, including accurate, faster search results, and so on. In fact, it is promoted using rogue downloaders/installers that adjust browser settings. Furthermore, it records browsing-related information and other data.

   
Searchv.dooryov.com Redirect (Mac)

What is searchv.dooryov.com?

searchv.dooryov.com (also known as search.dooryov.com) is a typical fake search engine. Like many others, it is presented as a useful and legitimate search engine.

Developers promote it by offering quick, improved search results, however, you are advised not to trust websites (search engines) such as searchv.dooryov.com, since they are promoted using rogue downloaders/installers, which usually modify browser settings. Furthermore, this search engine collects various data relating to users' browsing habits.

   
Search.securybrowse.com Redirect

What is search.securybrowse.com?

search.securybrowse.com is a dubious, fake search engine that is distributed through a potentially unwanted application (PUA), a browser-hijacking type app called SecuryBrowse, which is presented as an online security-oriented app that ensures safer browsing for users.

This may seem to be a useful tool, however, people often install these applications inadvertently. Furthermore, when installed, they gather information and modify browser settings.

   

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