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Shlayer is a trojan downloader that spreads through fake applications, bombarding users with an influx of adware.

Shlayer is the most common threat to Macs, cybersecurity and anti-virus firm Kaspersky said in 2019.

The attackers reportedly managed to notarize the malware again, but Apple told TechCrunch that both the old and new malware had their notarization revoked.

One common way malware is distributed is by embedding it in a harmless-looking app.

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You can reduce this risk by using software only from reliable sources.

The settings in Security Privacy preferences allow you to specify the sources of software installed on your Mac.

On your Mac, choose Apple menu System Preferences, click Security Privacy, then click General.

Select the sources from which youll allow software to be installed: App Store: Allows apps only from the Mac App Store.

All the developers of apps in the Mac App Store are identified by Apple, and each app is reviewed before its accepted.

If theres ever a problem with an app, Apple removes it from the Mac App Store.

App Store and identified developers: Allows apps from the Mac App Store and apps from identified developers.

Identified developers are registered with Apple and can optionally upload their apps to Apple for a security check.

If problems occur with an app, Apple can revoke its authorization.

Scripts, web archives, and Java archives have the potential to cause harm to your system.

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