Stop Apple.com---macupdate.info Pop-up Scam

Infected with Apple.com---macupdate.info

Apple.com---macupdate.info has become a nasty computer infection which attack many user's computer:

I cannot access preferences. i have closed and relaunched Safari. I get a pop up with the safari icon and http://apple.com---macupdate.info with the message the last website you visited has infected your Mac with a virus. Press ok to begin repair process. Earlier tonight I had a similar lock up with another popup that I was able to delete, but cannot find those same directions now.

Apple.com---macupdate.info is an adware infection created and developed by the cyber criminals to collect money.In general, Apple.com---macupdate.info can be installed along with insecure free downloads from the Internet without any permission and notice. Once gets into the computer, Apple.com---macupdate.info will change the computer browser setting and begin to redirect your hoempage and new tab. Apple.com---macupdate.info changes the home page of your Web browser to point to a specific Web site. As soon as you open the browser, Apple.com---macupdate.info will pop up to redirect you to its own domain and block you from accessing online or using IE,Firefox and Chrome. The fake pop-up message from Apple.com---macupdate.info may states:

 ***Apple Security Warning***.

Browser Blocked for Security Reasons.

Apple has detected that a **** virus has infected your system and trying to steal pictures , data and social networking passwords. This is a serious hacking issue.Rectify it immediately as soon as possible.

ERROR CODE:PORNDROID-307

Tell this error code to the Customer service representative.

Your Remote incoming connections are currently in open state.

IMMEDIATELY CALL ERROR RESOLVING TEAM AT 1-866-856-2679 (TOLL FREE).

Consequently we are performing additional security checks to verify the source of the attack and have halted all your system resources in order to prevent any additional damage to your system and information.

Please ensure you do not restart your computer to prevent system and data loss.

System generated automatic warning.

Ignoring will Cause a Permanent Damage to the System.

Apple.com---macupdate.info will take over your browser and you cannot easily get your default search engine and homepage back. However, you should not believe in the fake alert. This is a scam to help the cyber criminals to make money. If you call the number, you will pay a good bit of money for this guy to work with you over the phone. It is suggested to remove Apple.com---macupdate.info from the computer as soon as possible.To look deep into the threats, it is suggested to scan your computer with a anti-spyware like Spyhunter to find the detail problem.

How to remove Apple.com---macupdate.info?

Manually remove Apple.com---macupdate.info

Step 1: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del keys together and stop Apple.com---macupdate.info processes in the Windows Task Manager.

Step 2: Disable any suspicious startup items that are made by infections from Apple.com---macupdate.info.

Step 3: Remove the unwanted extension from the browsers.

Internet Explorer

1) Launch the Internet Explorer and click on Tools in menu bar, click on the Manage Add-ons.
2) Click on Toolbars and Extensions, select Disable the suspicious or unwanted extension.

3) Restart the Internet Explorer.

Mozilla Firefox

1) Start the Mozilla Firefox. Click on the Firefox menu then choose Add-ons.
2) Click on the Extensions in the pop-up Add-ons Manager page, select the adware in the list and then click on Remove button.



3) Restart Mozilla Firefox.

Google Chrome

1) Run the Google Chrome. Select the Tools in the Chrome menu then click on Extensions to open it.
2) In the pop-up page, search for the Hijacker in the list and disable it.

3) Restart Google Chrome.

Step 4: Search the registry entries in your Registry Editor and then remove all of them.

Automatically remove Apple.com---macupdate.info

Step 1. Click the icon to download SpyHunter.

Step 2. Follow the instructions to install the SpyHunter.

Step 3. Run SpyHunter to scan your PC.

Step 4. Click on the  Fix Threats  to get all detected items deleted.

Summary 

Apple.com---macupdate.info is a threat to your computer. To protect your computer from further damage, it is better to remove Apple.com---macupdate.info from the computer as soon as possible. To download Spyhunter to remove threats easily and safely now.



(Gary)