What is Apple Rewards Program Apple Rewards Program refers to a scam that’s trying to trick Apple users into revealing their personal information and making payments. It’s a fairly typical scam that claims users have a chance of winning a prize if they take part in a short survey. In this case, the scam claims […]

What is SearchTopic Mac Malware SearchTopic Mac Malware refers an adware program that targets Mac computers. SearchTopic is technically not malware but many users refer to it as such because of its behaviour. It installs via fake program updates (usually Adobe Flash) or freeware bundles, hijacks the browser and changes the settings, starts redirecting users to […]

Apeaksoft Mac Cleaner is a potentially unwanted program (PUP) Apeaksoft Mac Cleaner is classified as a PUP but is advertised as a system optimization program for Mac computers. It’s not a harmful program that will damage your computer, but it also isn’t something that will be particularly useful. The program claims to offer loads of […]

What is iMacCleaner iMacCleaner is a questionable system optimizer for Mac computers, classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) due to its behaviour. We should first of all mention that it’s not malware, nor is it a dangerous program. However, it’s not particularly useful either. It’s advertised as a program that will clean your computer, […]

What is VPN Update? VPN Update is a scam page that promotes a potentially unwanted application called Secured VPN Pro. This app is supposedly necessary for you to continue watching a video. It is likely that you have encounter the suspect pop-up on an unreliable website like application-update.com, hastopnet.com, wenypoll.com, pushsix.xyz, or a similar one. We […]

What is OptimalAssist? OptimalAssist is classified as adware and a browser hijacker that can alter your browser settings without your permission. It changes your home page and search engine to Safefinder.com, inserts ads into your visited domains, and causes unwanted redirects. The application is used to make profit through online advertisements. Despite it being promoted as […]

What is Mac Master by FonePaw Mac Master by FonePaw is a system optimization program for Mac computers. Like many similar programs, it’s classified as a potentially unwanted program (PUP) that is neither particularly dangerous nor useful. It’s one of those programs that offers to fix various computer issues if users buy the full program […]

What is Your Mac needs to be updated to improve compatibility Your Mac needs to be updated to improve compatibility is a deceptive pop-up that is trying to trick you into allowing the installation of unwanted programs. The pop-up is shown by the browser, not your system, although it’s made to seem like a legitimate […]

What is initiatefresh.com initiatefresh.com is a browser hijacker, also called a redirect virus, that is targeting Macs. It is not the most severe infection and should not cause damage to your computer. The hijackers are not completely benign, however, because their primary purpose is to redirect you to sponsored pages and generate revenue. Hijackers install pretty […]