Mac Shield

There is a myth about Apple computer. This myth is that you do not need to worry about viruses or malicious software if you're on a Mac. There is no denying that the main targets for malicious software are computers using the Windows Operating System. However, there are plenty of viruses and malware designed to target Apple computer; Mac Shield is one of these. This rogue anti-spyware program comes from a family of programs like Mac Guard that target the Mac OS operating system. Mac Shield operates like most rogue anti-spyware applications and should be removed from your computer immediately.

How Rogue Anti-Spyware Programs Like Mac Shield Operate?

A rogue anti-spyware application is a special category of malicious software known also as scareware or Fake AV. Apart from attacking a computer, programs like Mac Shield attack computer users psychologically. This is done by way of an old scam designed to steal the computer user's credit card information. This scam typically has three steps:

  1. A program like Mac Shield infiltrates a computer user's system without the user's knowledge or authorization.
  2. Trojans and malicious scripts associated with Mac Shield cause numerous problems on the computer user's system.
  3. Mac Shield will then try to convince the computer user that the machine is under attack, and that the best solution is to pay for Mac Shield.

Since Mac Shield is the reason behind most of the problems, giving Mac Shield your credit card information is not a good move. Instead, ignore anything that Mac Shield claims and remove Mac Shield from your system.

How Did Mac Shield Get into Your Computer?

Common sources for infection are spam emails, infected websites, and corrupted image files. Images on infected sites will send a computer user to websites advertising free online malware scanning. If a user runs one of these scans, it will say that the computer is infected and immediately start downloading Mac Shield. In many cases, it is the user that downloaded and installed Mac Shield, mistaking Mac Shield for a genuine anti-spyware application. You should never trust free online malware scanners. All of your security applications should come from official, trustworthy sources.

What Does Mac Shield Do Once It Is Installed?

Mac Shield will configure your computer, so that Mac Shield will load when you start up your operating system. It will add itself to your Login Items, and it is quite difficult to stop. To stop Mac Shield, you will need to access its process directly in the Activity Monitor. The first thing Mac Shield will do is run a fake system scan. The results will show dozens of infected files. Mac Shield's Control Center will show that your system is infected with several problems. Ignore all of this; it is part of Mac Shield's scam to get your money. Mac Shield also has an effect that can be potentially embarrassing. This rogue security program has been known to access several pornographic websites with Safari. Some of the websites accessed automatically by Mac Shield are porn.com, gay.com, gay.porn.com, freebdsmgalleries.com, and fitish.com. If children routinely use your computer, you should be aware of this.

Mac Shield Error Messages and Fake Security Alerts

Mac Shield will also try to scare you with constant error messages and security notifications. This is just part of the Mac Shield scam; ignore the security alerts and take steps to remove Mac Shield. In the end, the one infection you can be sure is on your system is Mac Shield itself. Here are some examples of security alerts displayed by Mac Shield:

The system is infected
Your system is infected. It's highly recommended to cleanup your system to protect critical information like credit card numbers, etc.

Unregistered Copy
Sorry, the copy of your program is unregistered. Register to have an ability to cleanup your system.

Virus Found
Infected file detected:
Virus: Malware
File: SelfTest.dist

Virus Found
Infected file detected:
Virus: Spyware
File: Terminal

File System Details

Mac Shield may create the following file(s):
# File Name Detections
1. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Info.plist
2. ./MacShield.app/Contents/PkgInfo
3. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/About-Mail.png
4. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/AboutD.nib
5. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/CC-BigOptions.png
6. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/CC-BigScan.png
7. ./MacShield.app/Contents
8. ./MacShield.app/Contents/MacOS/MacShield
9. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/About-Back.png
10. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/About-Ticket.png
11. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/CC-Back.png
12. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/CC-BigOptionsPressed.png
13. ./MacShield.app
14. ./MacShield.app/Contents/MacOS
15. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources
16. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/About-Phone32x32.png
17. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/AboutMBMI.png
18. ./MacShield.app/Contents/Resources/CC-BigOptionsHover.png

Messages

The following messages associated with Mac Shield were found:

The system is infected
Your system is infected. It's highly recommended to cleanup your system to protect critical information like credit card numbers, etc.
Unregistered Copy
Sorry, the copy of your program is unregistered. Register to have an ability to cleanup your system.
Virus Found
Infected file detected:
Virus: Malware
File: SelfTest.dist
Virus Found
Infected file detected:
Virus: Spyware
File: Terminal

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