Name | maccleaner.pkg rogue installer |
Threat Type | Mac malware, Mac virus |
Symptoms | Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites. |
Detection Names (maccleaner.pkg ) | Avast (MacOS:Agent-GT [PUP]), BitDefender (Trojan.MAC.Generic.6675), ESET-NOD32 (OSX/GT32SupportGeeks.DG Potentially Unwanted), FireEye (Trojan.MAC.Generic.6675), Full List Of Detections (VirusTotal) |
Distribution methods | Deceptive pop-up ads and websites, fake flash player installers, fake virus scanners, torrent file downloads. |
Damage | Installation of dubious software, possible monetary loss. |
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