Problem There is a fake Flash Player download going around. If installed, it will modify your Mac’s hosts file. When using Google, it will redirect to a different server and any links you click on will result in popups. A screenshot of the installer can be seen below. Do not install this application. Solution If… Continue reading Fake Flash Player Trojan on Mac
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Popups when using Google on Mac
Problem When using a Google search website on your Mac, clicking on any of the search results will result in popups appearing. Cause This can be caused by the installation of a fake Flash Player download. Once it has been installed, the hosts file is modified so that Google is being redirected to a different… Continue reading Popups when using Google on Mac
Remove MacShield
Problem When using your Mac, you are told by a program called MacShield that you have viruses and that you must pay for the product in order to remove them. This is actually a fake antivirus that lies about your system security in order to get your money and is actually a variant of the… Continue reading Remove MacShield
Remove MacGuard
Problem When using your Mac, you are told by a program called MacGuard that you have viruses and that you must pay for the product in order to remove them. This is actually a fake antivirus that lies about your system security in order to get your money and is actually a variant of the… Continue reading Remove MacGuard
Remove MacProtector
Problem When using your Mac, you are told by a program called MacProtector that you have viruses and that you must pay for the product in order to remove them. This is actually a fake antivirus that lies about your system security in order to get your money and is actually a variant of the… Continue reading Remove MacProtector