To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Our security researchers recommend using Combo Cleaner. To eliminate possible malware infections, scan your Mac with legitimate antivirus software. Internet browser tracking (potential privacy issues), display of unwanted ads, redirects to dubious websites, loss of private information. Your Mac becomes slower than normal, you see unwanted pop-up ads, you are redirected to dubious websites.ĭeceptive pop-up ads, free software installers (bundling), torrent file downloads. This application belongs to Adload malware family. Threat Summary: NameĪvast (MacOS:Adload-AD ), Combo Cleaner (Gen.14), ESET-NOD32 (A Variant Of OSX/TrojanDownloader.Adlo), Kaspersky (Not-a-virus:HEUR:), Full List ( VirusTotal) To summarize, the presence of software like MainAdviseSearch on devices can lead to system infections, serious privacy issues, financial losses, and identity theft. The gathered data can be sold to third-parties or otherwise abused for profit. Information of interest may include: browsing and search engine histories, Internet cookies, browser bookmarks, usernames/passwords, personally identifiable details, credit card numbers, etc. MainAdviseSearch likely collects user data. It is pertinent to mention that AdLoad family applications often have browser-hijacking functions, although this rogue app did not exhibit any during testing. However, even if MainAdviseSearch does not display advertisements – its presence endangers device and user safety. It is noteworthy that any legitimate content encountered through these ads is most likely endorsed by scammers who abuse its affiliate programs in order to acquire illegitimate commissions for the promotion.Īdvertising-supported software may require certain conditions to run intrusive ad campaigns, e.g., compatible browser/system or geolocation, visits to particular sites, etc. Some intrusive advertisements can even be triggered (by being clicked) to perform downloads/installations without user consent. These adverts endorse online scams, unreliable/hazardous software, and malware. It is designed to enable the placement of third-party graphical content (e.g., overlays, pop-ups, banners, coupons, and other ads) on various interfaces. It operates by displaying ads and may have additional harmful abilities.Īdware stands for advertising-supported software. After analyzing this piece of software, we determined that it is adware belonging to the AdLoad malware group.

Our researchers discovered the MainAdviseSearch app while inspecting new submissions to VirusTotal.

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