: Go to System Settings > General > Login Items and remove any unknown applications set to open automatically.
The most common distribution method involves bundling unwanted software with legitimate downloads. When you download a file from TorrentMac.net, the installer may include additional "free extras" that install adware or PUPs on your system without your explicit consent.
: Even if a file is successfully downloaded, it may be password-protected or contain corrupted data. Some users on Reddit noted that passwords for these files are often hidden behind even more layers of intrusive ads. Recommendation
Long-time users might navigate it safely (like a minefield), but new users almost always get burned by fake download buttons or malicious bundles.
Downloading cracked software or media from unverified sites introduces several immediate hazards to your Mac: