Macatte emerged on October 31 as the latest threat to internet users. Macatte is a standard rogue antivirus program that appears to be installed via deliberately contaminated torrent downloads. Chances are good that it is being spread via other vectors, as well. Just like all rogue antispyware, Macatte tricks users into believing that their computer is infected with spyware, and then attempts to extort money from the PC owner in order to "repair" the alleged infections.
The truth is that Macatte does not really scan an infected computer, has absolutely no capacity to detect or remove any problem from your PC, and its just plain old ransomware masquerading as useful software.
At present, removal of this rogue program is known to be supported by any commercial antivirus programs. It is assumed that support for removal of Macatte will become available very soon. At present, the only known method of removal is to perform a system restore back to a restore point that pre-dates the infection.
SpywareHelper.org will maintain an updated information page on Macatte that will track its emergence and will inform users as various antivirus companies provide support for removal.
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