Threat Database Mac Malware SearchVirtualInfo

SearchVirtualInfo

The SearchVirtualInfo application is an adware program that is designed to target Mac computers exclusively. An increasing number of conmen online develop adware that targets OSX devices.

At first glance, the SearchVirtualInfo application may appear to be a legitimate tool that would enhance your search results. However, this is not the case definitely, as the only goal of this utility is to inject advertisements on the Web pages you visit. Not only will this not enhance your browsing quality, but it may hinder it significantly. The SearchVirtualInfo tool is likely propagated via bogus Flash Player updates. Users who come across this scheme would see a fake prompt that would urge them to apply the latest update to their Flash Player. The bogus prompt would suggest that the user will not be able to view the content they were seeking unless they comply and install the update suggested to them. However, users who try to apply the suggested update would instead install the SearchVirtualInfo adware program on their Macs. If you have installed the SearchVirtualInfo application on your computer, you are likely to view numerous advertisements every time you try to visit a website – alerts, banners, pop-ups, hyperlinks, etc.

It is best to remove any adware that may be present on your computer. You can use a reputable anti-virus solution to scan your Mac and remove the SearchVirtualInfo adware program for good.

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