Mac Viruses

Search Soar USA is a browser hijacker that alters the default settings of a web browser, including the search engine, homepage, and new tab page, setting them to searchsoarusa.com. This application is often added to browsers without the user's awareness, leading to browser hijacking. The supposed functionality of Search Soar USA is to improve the browsing experience, but in reality, it manipulates internet browser settings and forces users to visit the hijacker's website and use their search engines. Upon infection, Search Soar USA sets the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page to searchsoarusa.com. When a user enters a search query, searchsoarusa.com automatically redirects the user to google.com. Despite displaying search results generated by the Google search engine, searchsoarusa.com is considered a fake search engine. Search Soar USA can infect popular browsers such as Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.

PsittacosaurusMongoliensis is a malicious browser extension discovered during routine investigations of dubious websites. It targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers, modifying their appearance and operation through its permissions to manage applications, extensions, themes, and other settings/content. The extension can exploit browser vulnerabilities, opening an avenue for further infection. It also uses the "Managed by your organization" feature possessed by both Chrome and Edge, which complicates the malicious software's removal. PsittacosaurusMongoliensis has data-tracking abilities, collecting information such as browsing and search engine histories, Internet cookies, stored usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, and saved credit card numbers. This data can then be sold to third parties or otherwise abused for profit. PsittacosaurusMongoliensis specifically targets Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers. It modifies the browsers' settings, including the home page, new tab page, and default search settings, without the user's permission.

Myabsconds.com is a deceptive website that exploits browser push notifications to bombard users with intrusive spam advertisements. The site works by deceiving visitors into enabling push notifications through the use of fake system warnings and alerts. For example, it may display a fake notification claiming your browser is "out of date" and you need to "allow notifications" to update it. However, allowing notifications does nothing to update your browser. Instead, it gives Myabsconds.com permission to send push notification spam directly to your desktop or mobile device. Once enabled, Myabsconds.com will constantly bombard your device with inappropriate pop-up ads, even when your browser is closed. By tricking users into approving push notifications, Myabsconds.com can completely bypass browser pop-up blockers and directly spam devices system-wide. The malicious pop-ups are obtrusive and difficult to close. Some even use alarming language to get users to click through and potentially install malware.

Litymatet.com is an unwanted website that exploits browser push notifications to bombard users with intrusive spam advertisements. It is categorized as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) and browser hijacker. The site works by deceiving visitors into enabling push notifications through the use of fake system warnings and alerts. For example, it may display a fake notification claiming your browser is "out of date" and you need to "allow notifications" to update it. However, allowing notifications does nothing to update your browser. Instead, it gives Litymatet.com permission to send push notification spam directly to your desktop or mobile device. Once enabled, Litymatet.com will constantly bombard your device with inappropriate pop-up ads, even when your browser is closed. The spam push notifications promote things like adult and dating content, freemium games and apps, software update scams, weight loss or brain enhancement supplements, and other dubious products and services. By tricking users into approving push notifications, Litymatet.com can completely bypass browser pop-up blockers and directly spam devices system-wide. The malicious pop-ups are obtrusive and difficult to close. Some even use alarming language to get users to click through and potentially install malware.

Dark Home is a browser extension that promises to display "dark aesthetic" browser wallpapers and motivational/inspirational quotes. However, it is classified as a browser hijacker due to its behavior of altering browser settings to promote the search.dark-home-page.com fake search engine. When the Dark Home extension is installed, web searches performed via the URL bar and new browser tabs/windows opened result in redirects to the search.dark-home-page.com page. This search engine redirects to the Bing search engine (bing.com), but it could lead elsewhere, as factors like user geolocation may impact redirects. Dark Home is a browser extension and can potentially affect any browser. Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Microsoft Edge could be susceptible to this browser hijacker. To remove Dark Home, users can use quality antimalware program, and reset their browser settings.

Equidae is a malicious browser extension that injects advertisements into websites you visit and redirects your browser search queries. It is a browser hijacker designed to inject advertisements and redirect searches without consent. Once installed, Equidae can be difficult to uninstall due to its "Managed by your organization" policy that prevents easy removal. Equidae's ability to manage browsers' apps, extensions, themes, and other content/settings enables it to manipulate this software. Browsers' appearances and operation may be altered by this malicious extension. Additionally, Equidae might exploit potential browser vulnerabilities and cause further infection. The Equidae browser hijacker works by infecting web browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari. To remove the Equidae extension, you can follow the steps provided in the removal guide below.

DodoIneptus is a malicious browser extension that presents itself as a useful tool to change homepage options, claiming to offer seamless browsing experiences to users. However, it operates by modifying settings within your web browser without your permission, such as altering the default search engine and taking over the new tab's homepage, redirecting it to its own. DodoIneptus is harmful because it collects user data without explicit consent and monetizes it by selling it to advertising networks, resulting in intrusive targeted ads. This can slow down browsing and expose users to potential threats. DodoIneptus is classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its data extraction without user consent and the risks or annoyances it poses to users. If you suspect that your computer is infected with DodoIneptus, you should take steps below to remove it as soon as possible.

Web Comic Tab is a browser extension that changes the homepage of your browser and the page shown when you click on the New Tab button. It presents itself as a benign provider of homepage wallpapers. However, it is classified as a browser hijacker due to its behavior of altering specific browser settings to promote its associated website, webcomictab.com. Web Comic Tab promotes webcomictab.com by setting it as the default search engine, homepage, and new tab page. As a result, every time users open their browser or conduct a search, they are redirected to webcomictab.com. However, webcomictab.com is a fake search engine since it redirects users to google.com rather than generating its own search results. Web Comic Tab is a browser extension and can potentially infect any browser where it is installed (Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge) on Windows or Mac.