Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Internet browsing tracking (potential privacy issues), displaying of unwanted ads, redirects to shady websites, loss of private information. Your Mac became slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you get redirected to shady websites.ĭeceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), fake flash player installers, torrent file downloads. For these reasons, we advise you to uninstall all potentially unwanted programs immediately. Therefore, even accidental clicks can result in high-risk computer infections. Malicious ads may also lead to rogue websites and/or execute scripts that download and install malware. Therefore, the ads usually conceal underlying content, thereby diminishing the browsing experience. Furthermore, PUPs often deliver malicious ads using various tools that enable placement of third party graphical content on any site. Potentially unwanted programs are also known to gather various information that might contain personal details. They misuse system resources without users' consent, thereby significantly diminishing overall computer performance. Be aware that some malicious websites and PUPs mine cryptocurrency or run other unwanted processes in the background. This error can be removed by closing the web browsing or rebooting the system. Therefore, we strongly advise you to ignore 'WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected' and to never call the aforementioned telephone number. Then they claim to detect additional errors and offer further help for an additional fee. Once connected, cyber criminals stealthily install malware and/or change system settings. In addition, these people often trick users into granting remote access to their computers. In fact, cyber criminals claim to be certified technicians and attempt to monetize their services that are not needed. This error is fake and has nothing to do with Apple. Bear in mind, however, that 'WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected' is a scam.

Certified technicians then supposedly guide users through the malware removal process. Users are advised that they must not hesitate to call Apple technical support via the telephone number (' 1-84') provided. This error states that the system has been infected and that the malware must be removed and system repaired immediately. These programs also deliver various 'malvertising' ads (pop-ups, banners, coupons, etc.), record information (mostly, about web browsing habits), and misuse system resources.

This error is displayed by a malicious website that users often visit inadvertently - they are redirected by various potentially unwanted programs (PUPs). 'WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected' is a fake error similar to Apple Security Alert, Apple Support Center - Attention!!, Apple Warning Alert, and many others. How to remove WARNING! MAC OS Is Infected from Mac?

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