This app is presented as anti-virus software. To download this app, users are required to click the 'REMOVE VIRUSES NOW' button, which then starts downloading another app mentioned in our introduction: Mac-Tweak-Pro.

Once complete, it informs Mac users that their computers are 'heavily damaged' (system damage is 33.2%) and encourages them to download the Advanced Mac Cleaner application to remove detected viruses (Tapsnake, CronDNS, and Dubfishicv). When clicked, it begins to scan the system for viruses. This deceptive page urges visitors to start a 'deep scan' immediately by clicking the 'Scan Now' button. It goes on to state that these infections might cause data loss and put banking and other personal details at risk. It also states that if these malicious programs are not removed within five minutes (a counter is displayed), they might cause more damage. When visited, displays a fake warning indicating that the Mac computer is infected with three viruses (two malware infections and one phishing/spyware infection). Additionally, these apps display intrusive ads and record browsing-related details. Typically, users do not generally visit pages such as intentionally - they are redirected by PUAs installed on their systems.

Websites and apps that promote this PUA should be trusted. is a deceptive website that scammers use to trick people into believing that their Mac computers are infected and to encourage them to download a potentially unwanted app (PUA) called Mac-Tweak-Pro.

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