Threats

What is NameSync Originally, NameSync is a 4chan extension, which allows users to have custom usernames. But, a nasty malware from the PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) category is using the same name, making you think it’s the real thing. As a consequence of its successful...

What is Application.MAC.OSX.RemoteControl Application.MAC.OSX.RemoteControl is a potentially unwanted application (PUA) that enters your Mac without your permission. Such programs infiltrate your computer bundled with other software or fake downloads which you install onto the system. However, due to the fact that these programs come from...

What is Mac-online-security-check.com Mac-online-security-check.com is a website, whose main goal is to display fake ads and messages, stating that the user’s computer has been infected by a dangerous virus. And, in order to ‘fix’ the issue, the victim has to download a fake program, by...

What is Yahoo Search Virus Yahoo Search Virus is known as an unreliable website offering free web searching. Due to its ability to modify your web browser settings without asking for any permission, Yahoo Search Virus has been classified as a typical browser hijacker and...

What is MAC.OSX.Trojan.FakeCodecs MAC.OSX.Trojan.FakeCodecs belongs to the category of Trojan infections. A Trojan virus or a Trojan horse is a type of malware which infiltrates your Mac and starts performing malicious operations. Due to the fact that MAC.OSX.Trojan.FakeCodecs uses rather similar tactics to the Trojan...

What is Study Display Study Display is a program, advertised as a useful tool that will supposedly improve the way you search the Internet. The company behind this product is tied to applications, which are considered to be PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Study Display is...

What is Adware.MAC.WeDownloader Adware.MAC.WeDownloader has been classified as an adware infection. These infections are known as unwanted applications whose main purpose is generating revenue for their creators. Usually, they do this by displaying tonnes of ads and pop-ups on users’ computers. Due to the fact...

What is Tracker.marism.com Browser hijackers are malicious type of software, capable of gaining control over the infected web browsers. Tracker.marism.com is a hijacker-related website. If you constantly see it every time you open your browser, you are in trouble. This shady webpage can take the...

What is Mac Defender Mac Defender is a program known for aggressive advertising activity on the device it’s installed on. Malware researchers categorize it as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP). This software may use scare tactics in order to trick users into installing more shady...

What is MAC.OSX.Exploit.Libtiff IT specialists categorize MAC.OSX.Exploit.Libtiff as a dangerous Trojan Horse virus. After a successful invasion, the virus will aim to wreak havoc on your OS and steal your personal information. This parasite is very stealthy and can sneak on your Mac without your...