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Computer program that affects macOS platform
macOS malware includes viruses, trojan horses, worms and other types of malware that affect macOS, Apple's current operating system for Macintosh computers
MacOS_malware
2020 operating system version
macOS Big Sur (version 11) is the seventeenth major release of macOS, Apple's operating system for Macintosh computers. It was announced at Apple's Worldwide
MacOS_Big_Sur
Operating system for Apple computers
releases security updates for macOS regularly, as well as signature files containing malware signatures for Xprotect, an anti-malware feature part of File Quarantine
MacOS
Anti-malware software
(formerly Malwarebytes Anti-Malware, abbreviated as MBAM) is a cybersecurity software suite for Microsoft Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Android, and iOS that
Malwarebytes_(software)
2022 operating system version
versions of macOS, the Login Items list in the "Users & Groups" pane only showed programs that registered themselves to be displayed, and most malware would
MacOS_Ventura
Security feature of macOS
Gatekeeper is a security feature of the macOS operating system by Apple. It enforces code signing and verifies downloaded applications before allowing
Gatekeeper_(macOS)
Open-source antivirus software
many types of malware, including viruses. It was developed for Unix and has third party versions available for AIX, BSD, HP-UX, Linux, macOS, OpenVMS, OSF
ClamAV
Type of denial-of-service software attack
A fork bomb (also called rabbit virus or hydra virus) is a denial-of-service (DoS) attack against a computer where a process continually replicates itself
Fork_bomb
Malware that affects the Linux operating system
Linux malware includes viruses, Trojans, worms and other types of malware that affect the Linux family of operating systems. Linux, Unix and other Unix-like
Linux_malware
MacOS computer virus
Sparrow macOS malware with M1 compatibility". Red Canary. 2021-02-18. Archived from the original on 2021-03-25. Retrieved 2021-03-31. "Mysterious malware found
Silver_Sparrow_(malware)
Malware deployment method
that will install malware. The first ClickFix version was discovered in October 2023. In March 2026, Apple added a mitigation to macOS to prevent ClickFix
ClickFix
Freeware file synchronization program
program used for file synchronization. It is available on Windows, Linux and macOS. The project is backed by donations. Donors get access to a Donation Edition
FreeFileSync
Israeli company specializing in Mac malware
potentially unwanted program, adware, privacy-invasive software, grayware, or malware. They are best known for Genieo, an application of this type. They also
Genieo
Cryptocurrency mining malware
identified via a JavaScript, the malware then loads an OS-specific exploit chains: If the targeted system runs on either Linux or macOS, the Struts' payload will
Zealot_Campaign
Web browser developed by Google
Apple WebKit and Mozilla Firefox. Versions were later released for Linux, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and Android, where it is currently the default browser. The
Google_Chrome
Archive file format
freeware command-line interface decompression tool for Linux (i386) and macOS called "Unace". e-merge GmbH also provides several libraries for developers
ACE_(compressed_file_format)
Rogue security software
FakeMacDef) is an internet rogue security program that targets computers running macOS. The Mac security firm Intego discovered the fake antivirus software on
Mac_Defender
Cybersecurity software
real-time protection, webcam protection and provides protection against malware, viruses, and other cyber threats. In 2021, Antivirus software was introduced
Surfshark_Antivirus
Malware versions of Apple's Xcode IDE
versions of Apple's Xcode development environment that are considered malware. The software first gained widespread attention in September 2015, when
XcodeGhost
Family of malware targeting both macOS and iOS systems
WireLurker is a family of malware targeting both macOS and iOS systems. The malware was designed to target users in China that use Apple mobile and desktop
Wirelurker
Russian multinational cybersecurity and anti-virus provider
framework targeting multiple operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. The malware, attributed to the Lazarus Group, was used for stealing databases
Kaspersky_Lab
Anti-malware software for macOS
MacScan is anti-malware software for macOS developed by SecureMac. SecureMac runs on Apple macOS. It scans for and removes malware (including spyware,
MacScan
Slovak internet security company
version of ESET Mobile Security was announced in 2012. The product offers malware protection and a call filter, an adware detector, payment protection, and
ESET
Virtual private network provider
blocks downloaded files that contain malware. As of March 2022, the feature is available on the Windows and macOS apps and works without connecting to
NordVPN
Free and open-source software and server
as the first player to support playback of encrypted DVDs on Linux and macOS by using the libdvdcss DVD decryption library; however, this library is
VLC_media_player
Suite of utilities for cleaning disk and operating system environment
It was originally developed for Microsoft Windows only, but in 2012, a macOS version was released. An Android version was released in 2014, and an iOS
CCleaner
Maintenance and optimisation utility for macOS
Jeremy (September 5, 2018). "MacPaw releases CleanMyMac X, a macOS Mojave junk and malware killer". VentureBeat. Retrieved January 12, 2025. Waichulis
CleanMyMac
Organization which evaluates and rates antivirus and security suite softwares
and rates antivirus and security suite software for Microsoft Windows, macOS and Android operating systems, according to a variety of criteria. The organisation
AV-TEST
Web browser content blocking extension
files available, Peter Lowe's ad servers & tracking list and lists of malware domains such as uBlock Origin's own anti-malicious filter called Badware
UBlock_Origin
CIA files on cyber war and surveillance
operating systems including Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. A CIA internal audit identified 91 malware tools out of more than 500 tools in use in 2016
Vault_7
MacOS computer worm
The Oompa-Loompa malware, also called OSX/Oomp-A or Leap.A, is an application-infecting, LAN-spreading worm for Mac OS X, discovered by the Apple security
Leap_(computer_worm)
Microsoft Windows anti-malware system
SmartScreen Filter in different places) is a cloud-based anti-phishing and anti-malware component included in several Microsoft products: All versions of the Microsoft
Microsoft_SmartScreen
Computer security division of IBM
block online threats from malware and phishing attacks and to support regulatory compliance requirements. Trusteer's malware research team aimed to analyze
Trusteer
Extensible security audit tool for computer systems
extensible security audit tool for computer systems running Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, OpenBSD, Solaris, and other Unix derivatives. It assists system administrators
Lynis
Malware, this malware is similar to the NewposThings, FrameworkPOS and BernhardPOS malware which were known previously as notorious malware. Multigrain
Multigrain_(malware)
Tool for debugging Android-based devices
adb software is available for Windows, Linux and macOS. It has been misused by botnets and other malware, for which mitigations were developed such as RSA
Android_Debug_Bridge
Type of software
online session. The software also rolls back malicious alterations made by malware that penetrates a system and attempts to corrupt it. Reboot to restore
Reboot_to_restore_software
Malware targeting Mac OS X systems
by another computer security firm, Kaspersky Lab. This variant of the malware was first detected in April 2012 by Finland-based computer security firm
Flashback_(Trojan_horse)
German computer security software company
of malware. If the code being scanned exhibits these characteristic features it is reported as being suspicious, although not necessarily malware; the
Avira
Internet security company
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and ChromeOS platforms. Its main products include Malwarebytes for Windows and Malwarebytes for Mac, which combine malware detection
Malwarebytes
Freeware memory scanner and debugger
to include potentially unwanted programs which are often bloatware or malware, and as a result, most anti-virus software detects the installer as a virus
Cheat_Engine
Computer security exploit
FORCEDENTRY vulnerability exists in iOS versions prior to 14.8, macOS versions prior to macOS Big Sur 11.6 and Security Update 2021-005 Catalina, and watchOS
FORCEDENTRY
Remote desktop application
include: Remote access for multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, Android, etc.) File transfer and manager Remote print VPN Unattended
AnyDesk
Online privacy, security, and identity management company
Security Product, and Best MacOS Security Product by AV-TEST 2022 - Norton 360 was won AV-Comparatives's Gold Award for Malware Protection 2023 - SE Labs
Norton_(software)
MacOS ransomware
OSX.KeRanger.A) is a ransomware trojan horse targeting computers running macOS. Discovered on March 4, 2016, by Palo Alto Networks, it affected more than
KeRanger
Type of malicious software
Concealed malware installers in JPEG and video files. Waterbug (APT28) (2019): Injected malicious DLLs into WAV audio files. Shlayer (macOS adware) (2019):
Stegomalware
Antivirus computer program
Inc.. It is available on multiple platforms, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS. Avast offers free and paid products for computer security
Avast_Antivirus
found should be deleted. Computer virus "MacOS.Sevendust". Archived from the original on August 8, 2002. "MacOS/SevenDust Virus Profile & Definition McAfee
SevenDust_(computer_virus)
Antivirus software suite
Dr.Web is a software suite developed by Russian anti-malware company Doctor Web. First released in 1992, it became the first anti-virus service in Russia
Dr.Web
SwiftFTP the free, open source, and cross-platform File Transfer Protocol (FTP) software
Client and FileZilla Server. Clients are available for Windows, Linux, and macOS. Both server and client support FTP and FTPS (FTP over SSL/TLS), while the
FileZilla
Media player
in South Korea.[citation needed] The player has been known to install malware. GOM Player has a free version and a paid version. The paid version name
GOM_Player
MacOS X based Trojan horse
(PDF) on July 28, 2016. Retrieved December 2, 2016. Spyware Doctor, macOS malware research (August 30, 2016). "Keydnap - Threat Details". www.iboostup
OSX.Keydnap
Desktop run remotely from local device
A remote access trojan (RAT, sometimes called creepware) is a type of malware that controls a system through a remote network connection. While desktop
Remote_desktop_software
Web browser by Apple
Apple. It is built into several of Apple's operating systems, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and visionOS, and uses Apple's open-source browser engine
Safari_(web_browser)
former NSA and NASA officer, presented a technical review of a new macOS malware. Positive Technologies specialists Kirill Puzankov, Sergey Mashukov
Positive_Hack_Days
Antivirus solution
is designed to protect users from malware and is primarily designed for computers running Microsoft Windows and macOS, although a version for Linux is
Kaspersky_Anti-Virus
Austrian organization that tests antivirus software
Software Test Series, consisting of a Real-World Test, a False Alarm Test, a Malware Protection Test and a Performance Test as well as a review. Anti-Phishing
AV-Comparatives
Free web browser
edition of the browser is based on Chromium. Opera is available on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS (Safari WebKit engine). Opera offers two mobile
Opera_(web_browser)
Office suite software by Kingsoft
previously known as Kingsoft Office) is an office suite for Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Fire OS and HarmonyOS developed by the Chinese company
WPS_Office
Filename suffix that indicates the file's type
application would be launched when the file's icon was double-clicked. macOS, however, uses filename suffixes as a consequence of being derived from
Filename_extension
American security software company
Technologies since 2018. The company creates Internet security software for macOS and Windows, including: antivirus, firewall, anti-spam, backup software
Intego
Error screen displayed after a fatal system error on a computer
reported that no security update was causing the issue, and may be tied to malware. In other cases, the black screen was replaced with a blue screen of death
Black_screen_of_death
American web search engine
Shodan was used by AT&T to detect internet of things devices infected with malware. In September 2025, Cisco security researchers used Shodan to discover
Shodan_(website)
Identifier for files sourced from the Internet
extracted from it, preventing its security protection being bypassed by malware distributed within an archive. If the downloaded file is an executable
Mark_of_the_Web
Operating system for mobile devices
maintains that dangerous malware is actually extremely rare, and a survey conducted by F-Secure showed that only 0.5% of Android malware reported had come from
Android_(operating_system)
Commercial hex editor and text editor for Microsoft Windows, Linux and macOS
commercial hex editor and text editor for Microsoft Windows, Linux and macOS. Typically 010 Editor is used to edit text files, binary files, hard drives
010_Editor
Security software organization and IT investment and development company
Track My Mac. MacKeeper is a software and a service for macOS to protect Mac users from malware, online threats, and identity theft along with Mac performance
Kromtech
Messaging and VoIP service owned by Meta
a lawsuit by WhatsApp and Meta against the NSO Group for their Pegasus malware. Upon installation, it creates a user account using the user's phone number
Rogue security software
well as others, as it is considered to be one of the first instances of malware designed for the Mac OS X operating system. After F-Secure alerted Macintosh
MacSweeper
Security feature by Apple
piece of malware is one password or vulnerability away from taking full control of the device". He stated that most installations of macOS have only
System_Integrity_Protection
Free and open-source web browser
customization. There are official releases for Microsoft Windows, FreeBSD, macOS, and Linux. Pale Moon originated as a fork of Firefox, but has subsequently
Pale_Moon
Hardware authentication token
secret keys are always stored inside the Nitrokey which protects against malware (such as computer viruses) and attackers. A user-chosen PIN and a tamper-proof
Nitrokey
system macOS includes the built-in XProtect antimalware as part of GateKeeper. The software listed in this section is antivirus software and malware removal
List_of_Mac_software
Cleanup utility for macOS
was disputed by tech media; anti-malware, secure erase, backup, encryption, and anti-theft were either built-into macOS or available for free. Top Ten Reviews
MacKeeper
Video and audio media player software for macOS
Founded in 2000 as an alternative to QuickTime, it is offered for the macOS operation system. According to the company, the software has 1 million users
Elmedia_Player
Download manager for Windows, Linux and macOS
Free Download Manager is a download manager for Windows, macOS, Linux and Android. Free Download Manager is proprietary software, but was free and open-source
Free_Download_Manager
Piece of software or hardware that creates and runs virtual machines
share the virtualized hardware resources: for example, Linux, Windows, and macOS instances can all run on a single physical x86 machine. This contrasts with
Hypervisor
Program used for Secure Shell connections
socket is located in this directory. There is a procedure that may prevent malware from using the ssh-agent socket. If the ssh-add -c option is set when the
Ssh-agent
Anti-malware software
regions) to existing anti-malware features on Windows devices. On macOS and Android, the app includes its own anti-malware protection and on Android and
Microsoft_Defender_Antivirus
Process of making a computer program ready for execution
reason behind a silent installation may be convenience or subterfuge. Malware and viruses can be installed silently when a person clicks on a link while
Installation (computer programs)
Installation_(computer_programs)
Use of digital attacks against a state
Windows, macOS, and Linux. In June 2019, the New York Times reported that American hackers from the United States Cyber Command planted malware potentially
Cyberwarfare
Video download manager
Facebook. It has been praised for its user-friendliness, but also flagged as malware by security software. It can convert the downloaded files to other file
ClipGrab
The RSPlug Trojan horse, a form of DNSChanger, is malware targeting the Mac OS X operating system. The first incarnation of the trojan, OSX.RSPlug.A,
RSPlug
Cloud based computer software
The administration console allows Intune to invoke remote tasks such as malware scans. Since version 2.0, installation of software packages in .exe, .msi
Microsoft_Intune
Web browser made by Mozilla
current and anticipated web standards. The software is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux systems, with unofficial ports for other platforms, as well as
Firefox
security threats to modern sandboxed computing environments, particularly on macOS, iOS; similar inter-app vulnerabilities have also been identified on Android
XARA
Computer software bug occurring in 2038
instance VPNs) and sites that use them. The MS Filtering Engine Update anti-malware functions of Microsoft Exchange Server installations broke on January 1
Year_2038_problem
Free DNS service maintained by Cloudflare in partnership with APNIC
Cloudflare also offers 1.1.1.1 client applications for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS and Linux; the apps primarily act as a VPN-like service (Cloudflare WARP)
1.1.1.1
Branch of computer security
comes in many forms, such as viruses, Trojan horses, spyware, and worms. Malware, a portmanteau of malicious software, is any software used to disrupt computer
Internet_security
2009 art video game
shoot-'em-up and art video game developed by Zach Gage and released in 2009 for MacOS as part of his master's thesis show, "Data", at Parsons School of Design's
Lose/Lose
Type of software utility
files. Disk cleaners are distinct from antivirus software (which deletes malware), a registry cleaner (which cleans the Windows Registry) or data erasure
Disk_utility
Australian software company
increasing number of malware, spyware and other threats targeting macOS and Apple devices. As of 2019, Spyware Doctor has been remade on macOS and included as
PC_Tools_(company)
Antivirus software
a password manager. It supports macOS 11.x and higher. Until approximately 2016 McAfee suffered from poorer malware detection test results and a larger
McAfee_Antivirus
Protocol to run DNS queries over HTTPS
might require a lot of effort in larger environments. Apple's iOS 14 and macOS 11 released in late 2020 support both DoH and DoT protocols. In iOS, the
DNS_over_HTTPS
Dutch cybersecurity company
features. Available on: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, Chrome, Firefox, Edge, routers, FireTV, and other smart TVs. A malware protection software that secures
Surfshark_B.V.
Computer software installed on multiple computing platforms
platforms. For example, a cross-platform application may run on Linux, macOS and Microsoft Windows. Cross-platform software may run on many platforms
Cross-platform_software
Anti-virus software
Norton AntiVirus is a proprietary software anti-virus and anti-malware product founded by Peter Norton, developed and distributed by Symantec (now Gen
Norton_AntiVirus
Photo wallpaper and screensaver service
generated some complaints and controversy because of the toolbar's labeling as malware. It was unbundled in 2011. Webshots currently offers a free trial software
Webshots
Computer security suite by NortonLifeLock
cross-platform security suite that provides subscription-based real-time malware prevention and removal in addition to identity theft protection and performance
Norton_Security
2009 operating system version
(also referred to as OS X Snow Leopard) is the seventh major release of macOS, Apple's desktop and server operating system for Macintosh computers. Snow
Mac_OS_X_Snow_Leopard
MACOS MALWARE
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Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Iain, patronymic from Iain, one of the Gaelic forms of John. This name is found in many other spellings, including McCain, Kean, and McKean. In some cases it may also be a variant of Coyne.English : variant spelling of Cane.English (of Norman origin) : habitational name from Caen in Calvados, France, named with the Gaulish elements catu ‘battle’ + magos ‘field’, ‘plain’.French (Caïn) : from the Biblical name Cain (Hebrew Qayin), probably applied as a derogatory nickname for someone who was considered to be treacherous.Spanish (CaÃn) : habitational name from a place called CaÃn in León.
Boy/Male
American, Australian, Chinese, French, Latin, Spanish
Warlike; From the God Mars; Of Mars; The Roman Fertility God Mars for whom March was Named
Male
Spanish
Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Marcus, MARCOS means "defense" or "of the sea."
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Latin Climacus, CLÃMACO means "ladder."
Boy/Male
Portuguese Spanish American
Of Mars. The Roman fertility god Mars for whom March was named.
Boy/Male
Scottish American Anglo Saxon English
Magnus' spring. Mac's well. Surname and place name.
Boy/Male
British, English
To Make
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Girl/Female
Indian
Elegant, Witty, Graceful
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Indian
Able, Powerful
Girl/Female
Muslim
Innocent
Male
Welsh
Welsh Arthurian legend name HUARWAR means "the hungry." In Culhwch and Olwen, this is the name of a son of Halwn who was called one of the three plagues of Cornwall.Â
Boy/Male
Hindu
Wise, River
Boy/Male
Hindu
Sacred journey
Male
English
Anglicized form of Greek Iordanes and Hebrew unisex Yarden, JORDAN means "flowing down." In the Old Testament bible, this is the name of a river in Palestine. In the New Testament, Jesus was baptized in this river by John the Baptist.
Male
Czechoslovakian
, favor, grace.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Wyman.North German : perhaps an altered spelling of Weimann.Swedish : ornamental name from Old Norse viðr ‘forest’ + man ‘man’.
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n.
An earthy-looking ore, consisting of brown oxide of iron with minute particles of native silver.
n.
Alt. of Pacos
n.
Same as Alpaca.