AdvancedSprintd Will Damage Your Computer' Message

The 'AdvancedSprintd Will Damage your computer' message is a prompt that macOS users might start seeing. Although its purpose is to serve as a warning that a possible PUP (Potentially Unwanted Program) has managed to sneak itself onto the user's computer, the frequency at which the prompt emerges could turn into an annoyance in itself. To stop it from appearing, the underlying cause - the adware application, must be removed.

Ultimately, this is the best decision as adware applications can act as a gateway for additional security risks. After all, the goal of adware is to monetize its presence on the user's device by delivering unwanted and untrustworthy sponsored advertisements. Clicking on the presented advertising materials could redirect the user to threatening websites conducting phishing or technical support schemes. Another possibility is to land on a domain tasked with distributing other PUPs with adware or browser hijacker capabilities.

Users who have such an application installed also risk having their browsing and search history logged and then exfiltrated to the server of the application's creators. The information that is being gathered could include sensitive details such as IP addresses, geolocation, and even banking and payment details that have been saved in the default browser.

Removing AdvancedSprintd may be a tricky process and it could require several attempts before the application has been uninstalled completely. It is recommended to scan your system with a professional anti-malware product and to delete any suspicious applications that have been detected.