Description
Genieo is adware for macOS that modifies browser settings, installs a custom homepage, and tracks browsing behavior to display targeted advertisements. It typically arrives bundled with free software installers from download portals, and users often consent to it unknowingly during rushed installations. Its persistence mechanisms make removal difficult, and variants have periodically added aggressive behaviors such as forced redirects and unwanted search changes.
Stats
- First seen
- April 2022
- Last seen
- August 2026
Alert name variants
| Alert Name |
|---|
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.ABU |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.AC |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.AH |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.AP |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.D |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.KF |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.KH |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.KP |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.KS |
| Adware.MAC.Genieo.LA |