Fake Mac Security

The macsecurity scam: Scammers have released a new fake computer security tool. This time though, it targets mac users via the rogue mac security software. This particular Mac security virus may appear as a mac internet security software but is in fact a fake program trying to scam people.

Characteristics of Macsecurity virus
Symptoms of this mac secruity malware include causing PCs to show fake scans and popups. This malicious program give an impression that the computer has infections and security threats. Those who were led to believe that there mac has mac security vulnerabilities are then enticed to pay for this non working mac virus software.

How to remove Macsecurity

1. Open Activity Monitor from the Utilities folder. Make sure the drop-down menu is set to “all processes.”
2. Use the search field in Activity Monitor to search for Macsecurity.
3. Click on the Macsecurity process. Click the “Quit Process” button. Click “Force Quit.”
4. Drag the Macsecurity program (installed in the Applications folder by default) to the Trash. Empty the Trash.
5. Remove MacProtecter from the Login Items for your Account in the OS X System Preferences (if it exists).

Do tell your friends about this fake mac security scam. This will help prevent the spread of the macsecurity malware.