Mac Malware Reaches New Highs, Report Finds

[Paul Wagenseil]

More new strains of Mac malware have been found in 2017 than in any previous year, but adware is still the biggest headache for Mac users.

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[JoshRoss]

Adware, in general, has become a major spread point around. Android, Windows, Mac, everything is affected. Considering ad embedding and everything related to its distribution is relatively easy. Worse comes when a legitimate ad distributor gets hijacked or implants trackers.... The real breaks loose.

 

[Paul Wagenseil]

That's already happening ... just not yet to Macs. https://www.tomsguide.com/us/malvertising-what-it-is,news-19877.html

 

[1PW]

I realize this post comes close to spamming. Mods: Please delete this post if it comes too close or crosses the line.

Prevention is always easier than an after-the-fact removal:

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
https://www.malwarebytes.com/support/guides/malwarebytes-for-mac/

HTH