A prolific trojan campaign that tries to trick macOS users into downloading malicious software remains the most common malware Mac users are likely to encounter.  The Shlayer malware first emerged in early 2018 and is predominantly used to install malicious adware on users’ systems, with the intention of generating revenue from pop-up adverts and links that relentlessly appear in the victim’s browser.  Now, two years on from Shlayer’s arrival, figures from Kaspersky Lab reveal that the malware has targeted over one in ten macOS users, making it the most widespread macOS malware threat.

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