LegendDeploy

LegendDeploy has been classified as an adware application. Intrusive programs of this type are created primarily to deliver unwanted advertisements to the devices they are installed on, while their operators earn revenue in the process. When it comes to LegendDeploy in particular, the application has been confirmed to belong to the AdLoad adware family. Exhibiting the typical characteristics of this family, LegendDeploy also is focused entirely on Mac users.

It should be noted that dubious adware/browser hijacker applications are seldomly distributed through normal methods. The operators of such programs rely heavily on questionable tactics to avoid users from noticing the included PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs). Most commonly, these methods include shady software bundles and fake installers/updates.

The exact actions of applications such as LegendDeploy could be determined by specific factors on the user's device. However, in general, adware will be responsible for the frequent appearance of intrusive banners, pop-ups, notifications and other advertising material. The advertisements could interrupt the normal activities performed on the device, but more importantly, they could be promoting untrustworthy destinations or software products. Users are likely to see advertisements for dubious websites that could be fake giveaways, technical support frauds and phishing schemes in disguise. The advertisements also could be used as a way to spread additional PUPs.

Another unwanted functionality that is commonly observed in PUPs is the ability to spy on the user's browsing activities. These applications may continuously track the browsing history, search history, clicked URLs, etc., and transmit it to their operators. In many cases, the harvested data also includes device details or even sensitive account credentials, payment details, or banking info.