Mac-online-support.com pop-up is part of a small but malicious program that is integrated into the system to be able to promote Mac computer assistance service. Victims will be prompted to call online technical support via phone number +1 800-798-8393. You may get this program by downloading and installing shareware applications or fake software update. By packing Mac-online-support.com applet into other software, developers are hoping to spread the service fast and easy. Unknown to user, program they have downloaded and installed will somehow corrupt the system by dropping an adware. So far, Mac-online-support.com is deemed as an adware and not a Mac computer virus.
Threat behavior
Installation
Codes relevant to Mac-online-support.com can be loaded into the Mac computer through the help of other malware or potentially unwanted program. Primary goal of the malware is to redirect affected browser to the specified web site or any pages within its domain.
There are also instances that clean Mac computers will get redirected to Mac-online-support.com if user pays a visit to malicious web page which executes hijacking scripts.
Symptoms
When Mac-online-support.com is installed, it will pop-up from the system tray at any given time, without the need to be executed. This threat may also open as a browser window and disguise as system warning. The adware promotes mainly their “Mac computer online support” service, followed by a series of tools and programs, which it calls essential.
How does this malware operate?
Most of the fake online technical support web site evolves mainly through malware infection. When installed on the Mac computer, it will force the browser to view fake scanner or web page with enclosed bogus alert. In this case the malware will open the browser to Mac-online-support.com.
The threat is not considered a virus that may spread over the Mac computer or to connected network. What Mac-online-support.com can do is to lie regarding the status of your Mac computer so that you will be forced to obtain services which they are promoting.
Your browser has been locked. All PC data will be detained and criminal procedures will be initiated against you if fine will not be paid. For help call toll free +1 800-798-8393.
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