MacOS:Spigot-AX [PUP] Found in MacBook Pro

Today I scanned my MacBook Pro with AVG Antivrus.

It found 6 instances "MacOS:Spigot-AX [PUP]" in Chrome.

What is Spigot Malware? 

"Spigot is a term used to describe potentially unwanted applications developed bySpigot Inc. Adware created by this company installs together with free software using a deceptive software marketing method called 'bundling'." - https://macware.com/adware/spigot/

What is a PUP Virus?

"A Potentially Unwanted Program, also called in short as PUP, is a software that contains adware, installs toolbars or has other unclear objectives. The term “Potentially Unwanted Program” was given by McAfee to avoid labelling downloadable programs asmalware." - https://malwaretips.com/blogs/remove-potentially-unwanted-program/


Quarantined and deleted.

I have been using AVG for over 10 years and love it.

https://www.avg.com/en-ww/free-antivirus-download

Come to think of it, is there an Android version?

AVG AntiVirus for Android

I use the Android more often than my MacBook Pro.

I do more transactions with my smartphone too.

YES! There is.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.antivirus



Installed and activated.

Feeling safe now.

How are you protecting your data?

Adrian Lee

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