Adware.Bundlore

Short bio

Adware.Bundlore is Malwarebytes’ detection name for a large family of very common adware droppers that target macOS systems.

Symptoms

Users of machines infected with Adware.Bundlore may notice their system is slow due to the additional PUPs and adware that get installed by Adware.Bundlore.

Type and source of infection

Adware.Bundlore is an adware dropper which means it downloads and installs other adware on the affected system. Adware.Bundlore is usually installed by users themselves under false pretences, usually posing as other apps.

Protection

Malwarebytes for Mac detects and removes Adware.Bundlore.

Remediation

Malwarebytes for Mac will detect and remove the components of this adware.

Download and install the latest version of Malwarebytes for Mac.

Click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan.

If threats are detected during the scan, a count of detected threats is displayed. More detailed threat information is displayed after the scan completes.

Click “Confirm” to move the detected threats to Quarantaine.

If a restart is required to complete remediation of threats detected during a scan, you will be notified. When a restart is required, please remember to save all work before clicking “Restart”.

Associated threats

Adware.Bundlore often, but not exclusively, drops Adware.Crossrider.