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MegaUnit: an Adware with Browser Hijacking Traits is Targeting Macs

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Last updated: 2023/10/16 at 11:02 AM
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MegaUnit: an Adware with Browser Hijacking Traits is Targeting Macs
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Mac users may notice a flurry of changes to their systems due to an adware app called MegaUnit. MegaUnit is a shady program that users may install without realizing it. The problem is that such apps usually ask for permission to be installed, but users often fail to notice that. This happens because the setup notification appears in a pop-up or in some other way that users are quick to dismiss. In other cases, the app could be installed without proper consent. Once the app is set up, it monetizes its presence via ad campaigns by taking over the user’s Web browser. It may present itself as something else, but it is actually just a form of adware with browser hijacking capabilities.

Once installed, MegaUnit begins generating intrusive ads in the form of pop-ups, banners, surveys, and in-text links. Users should avoid engaging with these advertisements, as doing so may lead to suspicious third-party websites running phishing schemes or other dubious activities. 

MegaUnit can also modify the homepage, new tab page, and the default search engine of the user’s web browser. MegaUnit strives to ensure that whenever the users launch their browser, open a new tab, or conduct a search via the URL tab, they would land on the content that MegaUnit is looking to promote.

Viewers should also keep in mind that adware like MegaUnit may be capable of monitoring their browsing activities. Among the things that can be monitored are the user’s browsing history, search history, clicked URLs, device IP address, geolocation, and more. Once gathered, this information may be transmitted to a remote server.

How Do I Remove MegaUnit From My Computer?

You can remove MegaUnit from your system by scanning for and eliminating the elements of this adware with the help of reputable malware removal software. 

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