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• This virus masquerades as a common download and was created specifically to target Macs. Here's what you need to know about the Tarmac virus. Tarmac malware lets spam take flight on your Mac.
• Recently, Mac users reported several cases of getting the Adobe Flash Player virus on Mac. When they go to certain websites, Adobe Flash Player keeps asking to update on Mac even though the system is updated. What Is the ‘Flash Player Update REQUIRED' Virus on Mac? The Adobe Flash Player is a commonly used program that is trusted by most users.

How to remove 'Fake Calculator' from Mac?

Some readers reported problems when downloading the first file, which can be circumvented when using the second version. Just download and rename the file to „eicar.com'. That will do the trick. The third version contains the test file inside a zip archive. A good anti-virus scanner will spot a ‚virus.

What is 'Fake Calculator'?

Related to MacSecurityPlus, Fake Calculator is malicious application that claims to be the genuine MacOS calculator. This app does not change browser settings, however, as long as it is installed, it redirects people who attempt to surf the web using their browsers to bing[.]com, goto-searchitnow, and under-cover[.]info. It is impossible to avoid being redirected to these search engines unless this fake calculator is uninstalled.

Once installed, it places the 'Calculator' app icon in the Launchpad. Its name and appearance is identical to the genuine (official) Calculator application created by Apple. Once opened, however, this malicious app does not open any calculator. Nothing happens on the user interface, however, this app stealthily creates a '.dir' directory using Finder. It is impossible to delete the new '.dir' directory unless this fake calculator is uninstalled. Furthermore, this app recreates the directory when attempts are made to delete it. When launched, the fake calculator does not appear on Activity Monitor. Therefore, it is impossible to terminate the process and prevent it from recreating the '.dir' directory. Two of the websites (goto-searchitnow and under-cover[.]info) that this app opens when a browser is used (i.e., search queries are entered) are categorized as fake search engines. If used, they gather various browsing-related information such as IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, URLs of visited websites, and so on. People who develop these search engines share collected data with other parties (possibly cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. To avoid experiencing problems relating to browsing safety, privacy (or even identity theft), we recommend that you uninstall this fake calculator immediately.

Many apps are presented as 'useful tools', however, once installed, they do not operate as promised. In this case, the app cannot even be launched or used for calculating purposes. Rather than working as a calculator, it promotes dubious search engines.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

PUAs are often downloaded and installed through intrusive advertisements that are displayed on untrustworthy websites, however, they cannot cause issues unless people click them - they then execute scripts that download/install unwanted apps. Additionally, apps of this type might be bundled/included into other software set-ups. Developers hide information about bundled software in 'Custom', 'Advanced', and other similar parts of the download or installation set-ups. When users leave these settings unchanged, they usually grant permission for unwanted apps to be installed with other, regular software that they wish to download/install.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download all software from official websites or other reputable sources. Torrent clients, eMule and other Peer-to-Peer networks, unofficial pages, third party downloading tools, and other similar channels should not be trusted, since they often include malicious programs that cyber criminals present as harmless software/files. Handle downloads and installations properly. If a setup contains optional settings, do not leave them unchecked. Dismiss offers to download/install any unwanted apps before completing the setup. Ads displayed on dubious websites (relating to gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.) should not be trusted or clicked - they might also be the reason for unwanted downloads and installations. Furthermore, they often cause redirects to potentially malicious websites. If a browser causes any of these problems, we recommend that you remove all unwanted, unknown apps from the browser and programs from the operating system immediately. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshot of '.dir' directory created by Fake Calculator Malware:

To manually remove this app, delete the 'Calculator.app' file first. The file can be found in '~/Applications/' directory.

Open Activity Monitor and force the 'Finder' or 'MacSecurityPlus' process and quit it. Unlike genuine processes, malicious processes have no icons. Therefore, find and quit the malicious ones.

Go to '~/Library/Application Support/', find and open the '.dir' directory, and remove the following files:

• CompanyUpdater.app
• Finder
• Finder.app
• MacSecurityPlus.app
• params.json
• update.zip

Go to the '~/Library/LaunchAgents/' directory and remove these files:

• com.company.InstallerAgent.plist
• com.engineering.calulator.plist
• com.xyz.abc.MacSecurityPlus.plist

After performing these steps, scan the system with a reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite to ensure that there are no remnants.

Instant automatic Mac malware removal:Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of Mac malware. Download it by clicking the button below:
▼ DOWNLOAD Combo Cleaner for MacBy downloading any software listed on this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Limited three days free trial available.

Quick menu:

• STEP 1. Remove PUA related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.

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• This virus masquerades as a common download and was created specifically to target Macs. Here's what you need to know about the Tarmac virus. Tarmac malware lets spam take flight on your Mac.
• Recently, Mac users reported several cases of getting the Adobe Flash Player virus on Mac. When they go to certain websites, Adobe Flash Player keeps asking to update on Mac even though the system is updated. What Is the ‘Flash Player Update REQUIRED' Virus on Mac? The Adobe Flash Player is a commonly used program that is trusted by most users.

How to remove 'Fake Calculator' from Mac?

Some readers reported problems when downloading the first file, which can be circumvented when using the second version. Just download and rename the file to „eicar.com'. That will do the trick. The third version contains the test file inside a zip archive. A good anti-virus scanner will spot a ‚virus.

What is 'Fake Calculator'?

Related to MacSecurityPlus, Fake Calculator is malicious application that claims to be the genuine MacOS calculator. This app does not change browser settings, however, as long as it is installed, it redirects people who attempt to surf the web using their browsers to bing[.]com, goto-searchitnow, and under-cover[.]info. It is impossible to avoid being redirected to these search engines unless this fake calculator is uninstalled.

Once installed, it places the 'Calculator' app icon in the Launchpad. Its name and appearance is identical to the genuine (official) Calculator application created by Apple. Once opened, however, this malicious app does not open any calculator. Nothing happens on the user interface, however, this app stealthily creates a '.dir' directory using Finder. It is impossible to delete the new '.dir' directory unless this fake calculator is uninstalled. Furthermore, this app recreates the directory when attempts are made to delete it. When launched, the fake calculator does not appear on Activity Monitor. Therefore, it is impossible to terminate the process and prevent it from recreating the '.dir' directory. Two of the websites (goto-searchitnow and under-cover[.]info) that this app opens when a browser is used (i.e., search queries are entered) are categorized as fake search engines. If used, they gather various browsing-related information such as IP addresses, geolocations, entered search queries, URLs of visited websites, and so on. People who develop these search engines share collected data with other parties (possibly cyber criminals) who misuse it to generate revenue. To avoid experiencing problems relating to browsing safety, privacy (or even identity theft), we recommend that you uninstall this fake calculator immediately.

Many apps are presented as 'useful tools', however, once installed, they do not operate as promised. In this case, the app cannot even be launched or used for calculating purposes. Rather than working as a calculator, it promotes dubious search engines.

How did potentially unwanted applications install on my computer?

PUAs are often downloaded and installed through intrusive advertisements that are displayed on untrustworthy websites, however, they cannot cause issues unless people click them - they then execute scripts that download/install unwanted apps. Additionally, apps of this type might be bundled/included into other software set-ups. Developers hide information about bundled software in 'Custom', 'Advanced', and other similar parts of the download or installation set-ups. When users leave these settings unchanged, they usually grant permission for unwanted apps to be installed with other, regular software that they wish to download/install.

How to avoid installation of potentially unwanted applications?

Download all software from official websites or other reputable sources. Torrent clients, eMule and other Peer-to-Peer networks, unofficial pages, third party downloading tools, and other similar channels should not be trusted, since they often include malicious programs that cyber criminals present as harmless software/files. Handle downloads and installations properly. If a setup contains optional settings, do not leave them unchecked. Dismiss offers to download/install any unwanted apps before completing the setup. Ads displayed on dubious websites (relating to gambling, adult dating, pornography, etc.) should not be trusted or clicked - they might also be the reason for unwanted downloads and installations. Furthermore, they often cause redirects to potentially malicious websites. If a browser causes any of these problems, we recommend that you remove all unwanted, unknown apps from the browser and programs from the operating system immediately. If your computer is already infected with PUAs, we recommend running a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus for macOS to automatically eliminate them.

Screenshot of '.dir' directory created by Fake Calculator Malware:

To manually remove this app, delete the 'Calculator.app' file first. The file can be found in '~/Applications/' directory.

Open Activity Monitor and force the 'Finder' or 'MacSecurityPlus' process and quit it. Unlike genuine processes, malicious processes have no icons. Therefore, find and quit the malicious ones.

Go to '~/Library/Application Support/', find and open the '.dir' directory, and remove the following files:

• CompanyUpdater.app
• Finder
• Finder.app
• MacSecurityPlus.app
• params.json
• update.zip

Go to the '~/Library/LaunchAgents/' directory and remove these files:

• com.company.InstallerAgent.plist
• com.engineering.calulator.plist
• com.xyz.abc.MacSecurityPlus.plist

After performing these steps, scan the system with a reputable anti-virus/anti-spyware suite to ensure that there are no remnants.

Instant automatic Mac malware removal:Manual threat removal might be a lengthy and complicated process that requires advanced computer skills. Combo Cleaner is a professional automatic malware removal tool that is recommended to get rid of Mac malware. Download it by clicking the button below:
▼ DOWNLOAD Combo Cleaner for MacBy downloading any software listed on this website you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. To use full-featured product, you have to purchase a license for Combo Cleaner. Limited three days free trial available.

Quick menu:

• STEP 1. Remove PUA related files and folders from OSX.
• STEP 2. Remove rogue extensions from Safari.
• STEP 3. Remove rogue add-ons from Google Chrome.
• STEP 4. Remove potentially unwanted plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox.

Video showing how to remove Fake Calculator malware using Combo Cleaner:

Potentially unwanted applications removal:

Remove potentially unwanted applications from your 'Applications' folder:

Click the Finder icon. In the Finder window, select 'Applications'. In the applications folder, look for 'MPlayerX','NicePlayer', or other suspicious applications and drag them to the Trash. After removing the potentially unwanted application(s) that cause online ads, scan your Mac for any remaining unwanted components.

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Remove 'fake calculator' virus related files and folders:

Click the Finder icon, from the menu bar. Choose Go, and click Go to Folder...

Check for adware-generated files in the /Library/LaunchAgents folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchAgents

In the 'LaunchAgents' folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - 'installmac.AppRemoval.plist', 'myppes.download.plist', 'mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist', 'kuklorest.update.plist', etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the same string.

Check for adware generated files in the /Library/Application Support folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/Application Support

In the 'Application Support' folder, look for any recently-added suspicious folders. For example, 'MplayerX' or 'NicePlayer', and move these folders to the Trash.

Check for adware-generated files in the ~/Library/LaunchAgents folder:

In the Go to Folder bar, type: ~/Library/LaunchAgents

In the 'LaunchAgents' folder, look for any recently-added suspicious files and move them to the Trash. Examples of files generated by adware - 'installmac.AppRemoval.plist', 'myppes.download.plist', 'mykotlerino.ltvbit.plist', 'kuklorest.update.plist', etc. Adware commonly installs several files with the same string.

Check for adware-generated files in the /Library/LaunchDaemons folder:

In the Go to Folder... bar, type: /Library/LaunchDaemons

In the 'LaunchDaemons' folder, look for recently-added suspicious files. For example 'com.aoudad.net-preferences.plist', 'com.myppes.net-preferences.plist', 'com.kuklorest.net-preferences.plist', 'com.avickUpd.plist', etc., and move them to the Trash.

Scan your Mac with Combo Cleaner:

If you have followed all the steps in the correct order you Mac should be clean of infections. To be sure your system is not infected run a scan with Combo Cleaner Antivirus. Download it HERE. After downloading the file double click combocleaner.dmg installer, in the opened window drag and drop Combo Cleaner icon on top of the Applications icon. Now open your launchpad and click on the Combo Cleaner icon. Wait until Combo Cleaner updates it's virus definition database and click 'Start Combo Scan' button.

Combo Cleaner will scan your Mac for malware infections. If the antivirus scan displays 'no threats found' - this means that you can continue with the removal guide, otherwise it's recommended to remove any found infections before continuing.

After removing files and folders generated by the adware, continue to remove rogue extensions from your Internet browsers.

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Remove malicious extensions from Safari:

Remove 'fake calculator' virus related Safari extensions:

Open Safari browser, from the menu bar, select 'Safari' and click 'Preferences...'.

In the preferences window, select 'Extensions' and look for any recently-installed suspicious extensions. When located, click the 'Uninstall' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Safari browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Safari.

Remove malicious plug-ins from Mozilla Firefox:

Remove 'fake calculator' virus related Mozilla Firefox add-ons:

Open your Mozilla Firefox browser. At the top right corner of the screen, click the 'Open Menu' (three horizontal lines) button. From the opened menu, choose 'Add-ons'.

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Choose the 'Extensions' tab and look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Remove' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Mozilla Firefox browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Mozilla Firefox.

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Remove malicious extensions from Google Chrome:

Remove 'fake calculator' virus related Google Chrome add-ons:

Open Google Chrome and click the 'Chrome menu' (three horizontal lines) button located in the top-right corner of the browser window. From the drop-down menu, choose 'More Tools' and select 'Extensions'.

In the 'Extensions' window, look for any recently-installed suspicious add-ons. When located, click the 'Trash' button next to it/them. Note that you can safely uninstall all extensions from your Google Chrome browser - none are crucial for normal browser operation.

• If you continue to have problems with browser redirects and unwanted advertisements - Reset Google Chrome.

What's worse than a trojan virus? Perhaps a fake trojan virus. Fake trojans appear in the form of a pop-up window, usually in a browser, and claim that your computer has been infected at that you need to take urgent action to get rid of it. This article will deal with what you should do if you find yourself in that situation. If you think you've downloaded a real trojan virus, read this article on how to get rid of it.

What is the 'we have detected a trojan virus' scam?

This scam, also known as 'e.tre456_worm_osx' after the name of the worm it claims to have found, displays a pop-up window, with an Apple logo in red (designed to both scare you and make you think the warning is from Apple) and text that says your system is infected with viruses. The headline text is also in red, along with text in black that says 'immediate action required'. The window may be accompanied by a high-pitched alarm tone which is also designed to scare you into taking action. There's a button at the bottom of the window that says 'Scan' and the whole thing is designed to get you to press that button.

Like most malware, it relies on a combination of fear and urgency to scare you into taking action before you have a chance to rationally consider whether there really is something wrong with your Mac.

What should I do if I see the fake trojan?

If you see it in a web browser, close the window immediately and close the tab or window of the site you visited that hosted the pop-up. Don't visit it again. If you don't know which site launched the window, or if the window won't let you close it, quit the browser. If you can't access the menu and pressing Command-Q doesn't work, force quit it either by pressing Command-Option-Escape and selecting Force Quit in the window that opens or by right-clicking the browser's icon in the Dock and choosing Force Quit.

Fake trojans can also appear in applications you've downloaded from the internet. For example, if you clicked on a link that told you it was an update to Flash or a seemingly legitimate application that was hiding a fake trojan.

This shouldn't happen if you're running a recent version of macOS as the GateKeeper tool allows only apps from the App Store or those that are code signed by developers to be installed. Installing anything else requires you to take specific action to allow it to be installed.

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However, if you're using an older version of macOS or you disabled GateKeeper then it's possible a fake app may have been installed. In this case, you should quit or force quit the app immediately — don't click on anything in the window. You should then remove the app.

However, just dragging the app to the Trash isn't enough. Most apps store files in several locations on your system and simply removing the main app won't delete those files. You could search for files in ~/Library and in the main Library folder, but without knowing what you're looking for it will be very time-consuming. Instead use an uninstaller like the one in CleanMyMac X. That will remove all the files associated with the app and make sure there's no trace of it left behind.

What should I do if I've already clicked the link?

Don't panic. Clicking the link doesn't necessarily mean you'll have downloaded malware. However, if you're taken to a page that asks for personal information, and particularly financial details so that you can download software to remove the 'trojan' don't provide them. If you've done so already, contact your bank or credit card provider and tell them your account may have been compromised.

If you clicked on the link within the last hour, launch System Preferences from the Apple menu and click on Security & Privacy. Choose the General tab. If any application has tried to install itself on your Mac in the last hour it will be shown there. Gatekeeper will have prevented installation and will allow you to manually give it permission to install. If you do nothing, it won't install. You can grab the installer from your Downloads folder and put it in the Trash.

If you think you may have downloaded malware by clicking a link on the fake trojan pop-up, you should scan your Mac using an antivirus tool. There are several good ones available for the Mac, most of which will scan for malware free of charge. Some will then require that you pay for the full version before they will remove anything you find, while others will remove it for free. Another option is to use the malware tool in CleanMyMac X.

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It scans your Mac and compares what it finds with a regularly updated database of malware. If it finds anything it will tell you and you will be able to remove it with one click. If it doesn't find anything it will tell you your Mac has a clean bill of health. It's worth scanning your Mac for malware every week or so after an incident where you think it might have been compromised.

The 'we have detected a trojan virus' scam is a particularly nasty piece of malware because it's designed to trick you into thinking there is something wrong with your Mac when in fact all that's happened is that you've visited a website that's host to adware. Closing the window should be enough to solve the problem and if you can't do that, just quit your web browser and relaunch it.

If you're worried that you may have downloaded malware, however, you should scan your Mac using either an antivirus tool or the malware module in CleanMyMac X.

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