Category: Rogue Software

Guides describing features of rogue software and the ways to remove it. Easy instructions to uninstall rogue software completely and tips on how to avoid it.

How to remove UpdaterSync adware from Mac

What is UpdaterSync?

UpdaterSync is an ad-type application that aims to infect Mac. This virus attacks browser settings, introduces changes and launches intrusive advertisements to promote fake search engines. UpdaterSync is considered a dangerous virus because it tracks information about victims for further sale to other scammers in order to benefit from it. In order to promote fake system addresses, virus displays pop-ups, banners, coupons and other intrusive ads on any site it visits. If you click on these ads UpdaterSync will redirect you to unwanted pages without your consent read more

How to remove DicroveryEngine 1.0

What is DicroveryEngine 1.0?

If you suddenly noticed a magnifying glass icon called DicroveryEngine 1.0 in Applications, you have malware installed on your device. This app hijacks settings of Safari, Google Chrome, or Mozilla so that a user is forced to carry out all searches via a new custom search engine. Moreover, it reassigns all settings back if you want to change them manually. Removing manually DicroveryEngine 1.0 app by dragging it to the trash is not a solution, because the malware has the ability to reinstall itself. This app is designed for one thing only – boost advertising revenue by promoting 3-rd party products. It will fill your system with a huge amount of diverse advertising (pop-ups, video/audio ads, coupons, best deals, etc.) as well as constant redirects to affiliate websites. Such behavior not only slows down the browser you use but also puts your system at risk as there is no guarantee that all links provided by this PUP are safe. The only way to get rid of this is to completely remove DicroveryEngine 1.0 from your device. read more

How to remove LogicalSearch

What is LogicalSearch?

LogicalSearch is an ad-supported application that may end up on your device without your consent. It usually infiltrates user’s computer merge with freeware program user can download from the Web. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them operate the same scenario: once inside, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display a pop-up message: “Apple wants to make changes and requests your password”. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to remove OutputData from Macbook

What is OutputData?

OutputData is a potentially unwanted program that might get on a macOS device without user knowledge. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them operate the same scenario: once inside, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display pop-up message: “Apple wants to make changes and requests your password”. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to remove IdeaShared from Mac

What is IdeaShared?

IdeaShared is a bogus software that might get on a macOS device without user knowledge. Malware like this uses deceptive distribution method – bundling, allowing to infiltrate users’ computers by means of freeware programs or fake plugins. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them operate the same scenario: once inside, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display pop-up message: “Apple wants to make changes and requests your password”. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to remove DynamicPanel from Mac

What is DynamicPanel?

DynamicPanel is a potentially unwanted program that can get on your device without notice. In most cases, it secretly comes together with freeware programs or fake plugins. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them affect only Mac computers and operate the same scenario. Once installed, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display pop-up saying that Apple wants to make changes and requests your password. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to remove ProductEvent.app from Mac

What is ProductEvent.app?

ProductEvent.app is rogue software that can infiltrate your system with the help of freeware programs or fake plugins. There are many similar malware programs such as ProcessSave.app, ManagerPages, ExtraBrowser, ResourceSource, DefaultProducts, PremiumForward, IdeaDetails and so on. All of them affect only Mac computers and operate the same scenario. Once installed, they forcibly modify settings of Safari and display pop-up saying that Apple wants to make changes and requests your password. After hitting cancel, a new pop-up stating “installation complete” appears and the only choice is to hit “OK”. read more

How to remove K9-MacOptimizer

What is K9-MacOptimizer?

K9-MacOptimizer is a rogue application that allegedly helps speed up your Mac. An advertisement on the official website of the app claims that it is able to delete unnecessary files that overload your system. While it has its own website where any user might download K9-MacOptimizer, in most cases it ends up on users’ computers without their consent. This is the first reason why many computer experts classify K9-MacOptimizer as a potentially unwanted program. Once launched, K9-MacOptimizer simulates a full system scan and bombards the computer screen with misleading warnings that report numerous errors and vulnerabilities found. However, all this activity is being done in order to convince trusting users to acquire the key for the licensed version of this program. Furthermore, it will display occasionally pop-ups and other ads in Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, promoting K9-MacOptimizer. You need to remove K9-MacOptimizer from Mac because it does not bring anything but annoying pop-up windows and fake warnings. There is no need to spend money on useless programs like this! read more

How to remove MacEnizer

What is MacEnizer?

MacEnizer is a rogue application presented as legitimate tool claiming to enhance the performance of Mac. Some users install it of their own free will trusting advertising, but in most cases, the app may end up on a device without any notice – bundled with other installed free software. Once installed, MacEnizer simulates a full system scan and bombards the computer screen with misleading warnings that report numerous errors and vulnerabilities found. However, all this activity is being done in order to convince trusting users to acquire the key for the licensed version of this program. Furthermore, it will display occasionally pop-ups and other ads in Safari, Google Chrome, and Mozilla Firefox, promoting MacEnizer. You need to remove MacEnizer from Mac because it does not bring anything but annoying pop-up windows and fake warnings. There is no need to spend money on useless programs like this! read more

How to remove Segurazo Antivirus

What is Segurazo?

Segurazo is a bogus software which is presented as innovative antivirus providing “security services such as real-time protection, precise threat-detection, superior protection of private data, and so on”. The “antivirus” may end up on your computer if a user does not decline optional “Segurazo Antivirus” while installing some freeware downloaded from the Internet. Once installed, it starts corrupting system configuration by adding new processes in Task Manager and flooding your computer with numerous questionable programs. All this not only overloads PC’ memory causing it to freeze but also compromise system security and privacy. Considering everything stated above, it’s a good decision to remove Segurazo once and for all. However, it’s not so easy since the malware has the ability to reinstall itself after the wrong removal. Therefore, to do this properly, read our step-by-step guide. read more