PrimaryRotator
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| Threat Level: | 20 % (Normal) |
| Infected Computers: | 1 |
| First Seen: | January 12, 2022 |
| Last Seen: | January 14, 2022 |
According to an analysis by cybersecurity experts, PrimaryRotator is an intrusive application, classified as adware. These unwanted applications are designed primarily to earn revenue for their operators by running advertising campaigns on the devices they are installed on. PrimaryRotator, in particular, is an application belonging to the AdLoad adware family. As such, it exhibits many of the traits associated with this group of annoying applications.
PrimaryRotator targets Mac users only. The application is likely to be spread via questionable methods, such as software bundles, deceptive websites or fake installers. Once activated on the user's Mac, the application could be responsible for a drastic increase in the advertisements encountered. The generated advertisements may be displayed in the form of banners, notifications, pop-ups and more. Users should exercise caution when interacting with the advertisements or risk being redirected to shady destinations. The advertisements themselves could promote dubious websites, phishing schemes, adult pages, fake giveaways, etc.
Users should be warned that keeping PUPs (Potentially Unwanted Programs) on their computers or devices could result in their data being siphoned away. Many PUPs carry data-harvesting capabilities that allow them to monitor the browsing activities on the system and then exfiltrate the chosen data. The applications also may collect and transmit device details or even account credentials, banking info and payment details extracted from browsers' autofill data.
