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  2. macOS malware - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacOS_malware

    In March 2016 Apple shut down the first ransomware attack targeted against Mac users, encrypting the users' confidential information. [8] It was known as KeRanger.After completing the encryption process, KeRanger demanded that victims pay one bitcoin (about US$400 at the time, about US$57,364.10 as of July 9, 2024) for the user to recover their credentials.

  3. Malware - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malware

    Malware (a portmanteau of malicious software) [1] is any software intentionally designed to cause disruption to a computer, server, client, or computer network, leak private information, gain unauthorized access to information or systems, deprive access to information, or which unknowingly interferes with the user's computer security and privacy.

  4. Genieo - Wikipedia

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    Genieo Innovation is an Israeli company, specializing in unwanted software which includes advertising and user tracking software, commonly referred to as a potentially unwanted program, adware, [1] privacy-invasive software, grayware, [2] or malware. [3] They are best known for Genieo, an application of this type.

  5. Protecting your AOL Account

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    • Regularly scan your computer for spyware and viruses using anti-virus software. If you don’t have a one, we recommend McAfee Internet Security Suite – Special edition from AOL. • Update your Windows or Mac OS operating system to repair necessary programs, hardware and devices. Enabling automatic updates on your computer will do this ...

  6. Scareware - Wikipedia

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    The software then begins simulating deletion of the Windows folder. When this process is complete, a message is slowly typed on screen saying "Thank God this is only a game." A screen with the purchase information appears on screen and then returns to the desktop. No damage is done to the computer during the advertisement. [citation needed]

  7. Find and remove unusual activity on your AOL account

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    Monitoring your recent login activity can help you find out if your account has been accessed by unauthorized users. Review your recent activity and revoke access to suspicious entries using the info below.

  8. Potentially unwanted program - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Potentially_unwanted_program

    A potentially unwanted program (PUP) or potentially unwanted application (PUA) is software that a user may perceive as unwanted or unnecessary. It is used as a subjective tagging criterion by security and parental control products. Such software may use an implementation that can compromise privacy or weaken the computer's security.

  9. Fireball (software) - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireball_(software)

    Fireball manipulates the infected browsers and turn their default search engines and home pages into the above-mentioned fake search engines, which enable the software to spy on users of the infected browsers. The Fireball malware does not conform to usual characteristics of bundled software.