OperatorMac

OperatorMac is the detection name that many anti-virus engines use to describe an adware family that affects Mac computers exclusively. Adware is a type of harmless software, whose presence on your computer will be accompanied by an increased number of ads that may spawn in your Web browser in the form of alerts, pop-ups, hyperlinked words, highlighted text, banners, etc. Often, these ads may appear on top of legitimate websites and cover up sections of the page, therefore worsening your Web browsing experience. On top of all this, ads spawned by adware like OperatorMac may often promote shady sites, services, products, and other dodgy content. Needless to say, you should not follow the links promoted by shady ads, especially if you suspect that their source might be a piece of adware.

OperatorMac may often be installed by accident when the user downloads a software bundle that uses social engineering tricks and misleading instructions to get users to approve this software's installation. Often, OperatorMac adware may be advertised as a useful utility that enhances Web browsing by providing users with access to coupon codes, special offers, and other interesting promotions.

To protect your Mac from adware like OperatorMac, we advise you to consider installing a reputable Mac security tool that can protect you from both harmless adware and high-profile Mac Trojans like LaoShu. Another way to enhance your safety while browsing the Web is to make yourself familiar with the best safe Web browsing practices, and learn how to stay away from suspicious sites and content.