Mac Malware
How to Remove Optical Rate Pro
Optical Rate Pro, or OpticalRatePro, is an intrusive browser add-on for Google Chrome. Since it runs via the Web browser, it can easily be installed on both Mac and Windows systems. Users are unlikely to find an... Read more
Remove SectionBuffer
SectionBuffer is an intrusive Mac application identified as a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP.) It promotes low-quality search engines by replacing the settings of Web browsers. During the installation process,... Read more
How to Remove UltraWebFormat
UltraWebFormat is a browser add-on compatible with popular Web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Opera. It also works on both Windows and Mac systems, so no user is safe from the changes, which this... Read more
How to Remove ConfigProgress
ConfigProgress is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) for the Mac operating system. It does not have an official website or publisher associated with it and, instead, it is being distributed through deceptive ads,... Read more
How to Remove ExploreActivity
ExploreActivity is an intrusive application that is only compatible with Mac devices. The goal of this software is to be installed without the user's knowledge and then silently tamper with the settings of Web... Read more
'Hmopt Will Damage Your Computer' Message
The 'Hmopt Will Damage Your Computer' Message is an alert originating from macOS security features. It is meant to warn you that a suspicious file is running on your computer, and trying to run it may result in... Read more
'web-browserify' Malware Mimics a Legitimate npm Package
Cybercriminals often exploit legitimate resources in an attempt to amplify their attacks or the reach of their operations. One recent campaign has seen the use of this exact strategy. This time, the criminals targeted... Read more
How to Remove ChangeParameter
ChangeParameter is a Mac hijacker, which can replace the default search engine of Safari, Chrome, or Firefox. This hijacker belongs to the group of shady apps that can be installed into Mac without user’s knowledge... Read more
How to Remove OriginalGrowthSystem
OriginalGrowthSystem is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that does not pose a threat to your online safety or privacy. Removing it is not mandatory, but it is strongly recommended due to OriginalGrowthSystem's... Read more
How to Remove UptoDateMac
UptoDateMac is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) that only works on Mac computers. It does not have an official software publisher or website associated with it and, instead, its creators are distributing it online... Read more
How to Remove PublicConsoleSearch
PublicConsoleSearch is a macOS application whose name sounds like it has something to do with important search features. However, you can rest assured that PublicConsoleSearch is not an important utility at all, and... Read more
'HerculesLookupDaemon Will Damage Your Computer' Message
If you are seeing the 'HerculesLookupDaemon Will Damage Your Computer' Message when you start up your computer or at regular intervals, then this is a symptom of a suspicious file trying to run in the background. The... Read more
Remove EssentialDesktop
EssentialDesktop is a Potentially Unwanted Program for Mac, which may replace the browser's new tab page or search engine. This program could be distributed via third-party software bundles. The application may also... Read more
How to Remove OperativeUnit
OperativeUnit is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) compatible with Macs. It is not installed as a stand-alone application and, instead, it usually shows up as a browser add-on for Safari, Mozilla Firefox, or Google... Read more
'Expecting value line 1 column 1 (char 0)' Error
'Expecting value line 1 column 1 (char 0)' Error is an error that users may encounter on both Windows and Mac computers. Often, software developers will see this message while trying to test a piece of code they just... Read more
How to Remove the AMCleaner
AMCleaner is a Potentially Unwanted Program (PUP) for Mac, which has been around for over two years. The first propagation campaigns linked to this PUP were identified in 2018 – back then, criminals were abusing the... Read more
How to Remove 'DataHandler Mac' Application
DataHandler is an intrusive application, which is compatible with macOS. The goal of this software is to hide its components in multiple directories and gain persistence by setting up a new macOS Launch Daemon. Users... Read more
'DigitalDataSourceDaemon Will Damage Your Computer' Message
The 'DigitalDataSourceDaemon Will Damage Your Computer' Message is a scary-looking message, which macOS users have been seeing recently. You should know that this alert is spawned by macOS' security features, and it... Read more
