Programs like Adload or Shlayer that hijack your browser settings, change your search engine, and inject pop-up ads.
These files often use social engineering to convince you to bypass macOS security settings (right-clicking to "Open" despite "unidentified developer" warnings). Recommended Actions spring blossom 2020 - Downloader.dmg
Legitimate software rarely includes "Downloader" in the actual filename of a disk image ( .dmg ). This usually indicates a stub installer that, once opened, downloads and installs additional (often malicious) payloads. Programs like Adload or Shlayer that hijack your
Hidden background processes that track your browsing habits. change your search engine
If you have already opened the file, run a scan with a reputable tool like Malwarebytes for Mac to check for lingering LaunchAgents or browser extensions.
Inspect your browser (Safari/Chrome/Firefox) for any extensions you don't recognize and remove them.