A new application is performing computer scans and displays warning messages about 'found issues'. PUP (potentially unwanted program), PUA (potentially unwanted application).Īvast (MacOS:PuAgent-AA ), AVG (MacOS:PuAgent-AA ), DrWeb (Program.Unwanted.4928), Full List Of Detections ( VirusTotal).Ī program that you do not recall installing suddenly appeared on your computer. Wise Mac Care potentially unwanted application Both adware-type apps and browser hijackers often gather data such as, for example, IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, addresses of visited websites, etc. These ads can promote (open) untrusted websites or even execute scripts that download and install unwanted apps.īrowser hijackers are PUAs that promote fake search engine addresses by changing specific browser settings. Adware often serves coupons, banners, surveys, pop-ups and other types of advertisements. At the time of research, the fake Flash player updater that bundled this application also distributed the work browser hijacker.įake Flash player installers often bundle various potentially unwanted applications, browser hijackers, and adware to their installation. While there are no issues with the functionality of this application, affiliates use fake Flash player updaters to distribute it. Users can remove the detected items free of charge.

It also includes features such a memory optimizer, duplicates finder, smart uninstaller, startup items manager, and application updater. Wise Mac Care allows Mac users to scan their computers for malware, junk files, logs, items in the Trash, and partial downloads, and then to remove them. Commonly, people download and install them inadvertently and, therefore, they are categorized as potentially unwanted applications (PUAs)

Users can download this application through various channels, however, this app is distributed via a deceptive installer, which appears similar to an installer for Adobe Flash Player.Īpplications that are distributed in this way should not be trusted.

Wise Mac Care is advertised as a tool that helps users to keep their Mac computers clean and healthy.

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