Genieo isn’t malware per se, though you could classify it as such by assessing the harm it does to people after it sneaks its way into computers posing as codecs and whatnot.Ĭase in point, BitDefender decided to do something about it and released Adware Removal Tool, which specifically targets unwanted installations of Genieo for Mac and removes the adware and all of its components, cleansing the system.
“Several Mac users have complained about nuisance toolbar issues,” says Catalin Cosoi, chief security strategist at Bitdefender. Make that several thousands, going by the threads on Apple Support Communities discussing the issue. Cosoi continues, “Our Adware Removal tool is designed to address those issues simply and efficiently. Even if the toolbars don’t pose an immediate danger to a user’s system or data, they can be an endless source of aggravation.”Īccording to Wikipedia, the issues with Genieo being distributed in unorthodox ways began in May last year, when “a malicious installer, distributed by Genieo partner Softonic, was found by security software company Intego.” Intego is known to deal exclusively with Mac-centric malware. “The installer masquerades as a necessary update to Adobe Flash Player and attempts to install Genieo.app without user interaction. #BITDEFENDER ADWARE REMOVAL REVIEW INSTALL# Dynamic libraries are added to the Safari browser, which intercept searches intended for Bing and Google,” reads the text. Testing carried out on Genieo for Mac in June 2013 found that it left active software behind, after using the supplied uninstaller, which required detailed manual removal.” “Other versions of Genieo for Mac have also been offered as 'codecs' required for video playback. #BITDEFENDER ADWARE REMOVAL REVIEW FOR MAC# #BITDEFENDER ADWARE REMOVAL REVIEW INSTALL#.#BITDEFENDER ADWARE REMOVAL REVIEW FOR MAC#.
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