MacDefender

The mac defender hoax software is an example of a rogue antivirus that is now targeted to users of the mac operating system. Another example of this is the macprotector malware. These roguewares have the ability to make itself look like a legitimate software. The fake mac defender scam is targeted towards Mac users who may be lured to believe that their mac computers have been compromised by trojans, viruses and other malwares. Do not be deceived by this BestMacAntivirus2011. mpkg malware.



Characteristics of the macdefender hoax software

The fake macdefender virus causes infected computers to show deceitful adverts warning about security threats. The macdefender virus hoax software intended to cause panic so people would hastily pay for the mac defendor anti virus scam software.

How to get rid of fake mac defender

To remove the macdefendor virus, follow the guide below:

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 MacDefender.

3. Click on the MacDefender process. Click the "Quit Process" button. Click "Force Quit."

4. Drag the MacDefender program (installed in the Applications folder by default) to the Trash. Empty the Trash.

5. Remove MacDefender from the Login Items for your Account in the OS X System Preferences (if it exists).