Mac OSX is considered to be one of the most secure operating systems that exist. But the hackers of today are no longer chasing bugs on your computer, they prey on your identity and your money. Hackers try to steal your information through several techniques called phising, spearphising in order to get personal information for identity theft and eventually money. We’ve see it every day in our spam-boxes and sandboxes.
Virus Name: MacOS:Spigot-AY PUP Categories: Trojan, Trojan Horse, Worm, Rootkit Detailed Description of MacOS:Spigot-AY PUP MacOS:Spigot-AY PUP is classified as a trojan horse which imposes extreme damages on the computer. Also, it shows up for reasons. It is always because of the wrongdoing of users, including checking spam emails attachments, visiting suspicious websites, downloading.
The latest Mac OS X security tools are designed to help you limit the threat by installing only apps that have been downloaded via the App Store, and more, only the ones that have been signed by identified developers.
However, not all Mac software is included in the Apple Mac store so, if you want to explore outside the limits, having a reliable security solution is essential.
It’s thereby very important to protect your Mac OSX computer against viruses and hacker attacks. Because OSX is a secure operating system, hackers might try social engineering or phising attacks to compromise your computer and personal-information from your computer. If some file is offered and you do not trust the file it’s recommended not to open it. Still you need to rely on the technique, this is where Avast Antivirus for Mac OSX comes in, it’s free, protects against viruses and removes them if needed.
Installation Avast Mac Security 2015 Free
In order to install and run Avast Mac Security for Mac your Mac needs to meet the following system requirements:
Notice: Avast Free Mac Security for Mac will not run properly if you have any other antivirus software installed.
Avast Mac Security 2015 – Scan
Avast Mac Security 2015 offers three kind of scans.
Full System Scan
The option says what it does, it scans the full system, in simple terms the complete computer, every file in every location. Either there are some options to apply to the full system scan. When you select the Settings button under the Start button in the Scan window of Avast Mac Security there are the following options to be found.
Removable volumes scan
The option says what it does, it scans the components connected to your Mac. Either there are some options to apply to the removable volumes scan. When you select the Settings button under the Start button in the Scan window of Avast Mac Security there are the following options to be found.
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The option says what it does, it provides a option to scan a path or folder by selecting it using Finder. Just select a path, click OK and perform a scan in that specific path.
Avast Mac Security 2015 – Virus Chest
The Avast Virus Chest is a safe place for storing potentially unwanted files, completely isolated from the rest of the operating system. Files inside the Virus Chest are not accessible for any outside process, software application, or virus. Files cannot be run while stored in the Virus Chest. If you double-click a file there, only the file properties will be displayed. This prevents infected files from being run accidentally and potentially causing damage to your computer.
Avast Mac Security 2015 – Shields
Avast Mac Security 2015 provides Mac users with three defensive shields: Web and Mail Shields for incoming data and the File Shield to scan the user’s hard drive. These shields are the processes that are checking your Mac for potentially threats. If you for some reason need to disable one of the three shields, you need access the Preferences panel in the bottom left corner and click Disable for the shield you need to disable.
Avast Mac Security 2015 – Extensions
Avast Mac Security installer places extensions in your Safari, Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. You can uninstall them, but the components are required if you want Avast Mac Security to protect you against phishing and malware websites.
All for free!!
Avast Online Security extension protects against threats from the Internet.
The latest version of the plug-in Browser Security and Web Reputation Avast relieves and improves your user experience. Below is a list of the main features.
• Collects data about phishing sites and warns you if necessary.
• Provides access to the website reputation system, which is supported by more than 220 million users. • Does the assessment again next to the link to the site in the search results. • Alerts you when you visit a website with a poor reputation. • Makes it possible to evaluate a site (okay or not okay). That way you will improve the system and help other users. • If you send automatically to a legitimate site when you make a typo in the URL. • Enables Safe Zone when you visit sites with confidential financial data • Blocks annoying advertising and analysis sites and prevents your online activities are monitored.
** be aware of fake Avast Online Security extensions.
More information here: https://blog.avast.com/2014/10/29/look-alike-avast-online-security-extension-deceives-users-on-google-play/ Avast Online Security Extension – SafariAvast Online Security Extension – Google ChromeAvast Online Security Extension – Mozilla Firefox
It happened again last week.
A friend was telling me she had convinced her mother to get a Mac laptop.
'But what is this MacSweeper?' she said, with a hint of puzzlement in her voice.
She meant, of course, MacKeeper.
Again: 'What is it?'
A recurring problem
In the early days of web browsing, windows containing ads would often pop up randomly and without notice, blocking content on the screen. Annoyed users would have to close these pop-up windows over and over again in an on-going game of whack-a-mole. Then, the very first iteration of Safari included a unique feature: Block Pop-Up Windows. With a simple check box, you could rid yourself this nuisance.
In short order, other browsers adopted this feature and all was well with the world....until it resurfaced, largely via new windows or tabs, and we were all back to Square One.
But what's been happening of late with these uninvited guests at our browsing parties is a little different. Instead of relatively harmless ads, we're seeing a hard sell by advertisers that uses fear, uncertainty, and doubt to scare users, strongly suggesting that their unprotected Mac is at risk of a virus, or might--horror of horrors--already have one.
And then comes the pitch: Wouldn't you like to download some software or call us right away at the number listed on your screen and buy a service plan to help protect you from evildoers in cyberspace? Or maybe even let us have control of your computer so we can scan and see if your device has already been infected?
While no one can guarantee that your Mac will always be completely safe from viruses and other malware, chances are pretty good that if you are careful and don't fall for scammers' tricks then your Mac won't be impacted.
There are lots of entities that are pushing unsuspecting users to download or buy software and services that have been reported to be of questionable value. These aggressive marketing techniques happen in many ways, including phone calls (more on that later).
MacKeeper is one of these products, and because it seems so prevalent thanks to its extensive on-line advertising campaign, we'll focus on it here. It is a suite of software programs that can securely erase files, perform backups, and other utilities. But some users claim that it slows down their Mac, and many people who accidentally downloaded and installed it now want to remove it.
Here's how.
Step 1. MacKeeper's Way
According to MacKeeper's website, the steps are simple: quit the app and drag it to the trash. If you're running an older version of MacKeeper, you may need to remove its menu bar icon first
Your Mac may open a web browser window for a MacKeeper survey that asks you to select a reason for uninstalling the software. It's purely optional.
Step 2. But you're not done yet...
Like just about every Mac app, MacKeeper spreads a bunch of support files in several different locations on your computer. Unfortunately, MacKeeper's uninstall process might not remove all of them, particularly if you have an older installation of the app.
You can download and install Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware for Mac and have it do the heavy lifting for you, or you can do it by hand as outlined in Step 3 below. If you choose to install Malwarebytes, launch it and do this:
Pup Infection On Computer
If at some point you want to remove Malwarebytes, there are directions at malwarebytes.com. You will probably also need to follow steps similar to those in Step 3 below to remove all the support files that Malwarebytes installs.
Step 3. The Manual Way
Even Malwarebytes may not get all of MacKeeper's supporting files. You should take a look in the Library folder in your home directory to make sure they're all gone. Here's where and how to find them.
Step 4. If the hits just keep on comin'...
Sometimes installing MacKeeper will result in Safari extensions and cookies also being installed...and the prodding to install MacKeeper—as well as other ads—may keep appearing. The latest version of macOS contains a built-in tool that will remove known unwanted adware and malware when you restart your Mac. So try that first. If that doesn't work, here's what to do.
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You can take all these steps when it comes to MacKeeper, but even so, aggressive marketing tactics may take a different form. The very morning right before I sat down to write this article, the phone rang at my house.
A guy named 'Jim' said his company had been tracking a problem with my computer for several weeks. He breathlessly asked me—a couple of times—to hurry up and turn on my Windows computer and sit down in front of it so he could show me what the problem was before it got any worse.
My turn to be aggressive.
'Well, James, I know you're lying to me because there isn't a Windows computer in this house. Now please take me off your call list and don't ever call this number again or I will contact the authorities and have you thrown in jail. How does that sound to you?'
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Made my day.
Any questions?
I put my own Mac at risk in order to help clarify how to uninstall MacKeeper on your Mac, so I've got first-hand experience. If you've installed the program and are still having trouble removing it completely from your Mac, let me know in the comments section and I'll try to help you out.
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