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Another fake macOS toolkit page at i22separete.com

A separate redirect chain beginning at a randomized subdomain of u0bmfqskg.shop leads to i22separete.com, which presents almost the same GitHub-style macOS toolkit page as another observed site. It displays an encoded-looking command to paste into Terminal, tells visitors to enter a password if prompted, and shows a supposed security prompt asking them to click Allow. The matching design and installation flow suggest a related campaign or reused template, although the operators were not confirmed.

Another fake macOS toolkit page at i22separete.com | Screenshot

What’s different in this version

These traits set this message apart from the usual pattern.

  1. The redirect begins at new-file-4zsoi.u0bmfqskg.shop with tracking parameters and ends at i22separete.com.

  2. The destination repeats the macOS toolkit name, GitHub-style logo, Verified label, Terminal setup instructions, and security-prompt language seen in the earlier variation.

  3. The page includes a staged macOS desktop and Terminal image to make the installation instructions look credible.

  4. The two pages use nearly identical branding and instructions, but the relationship between their operators is not confirmed.

Other variations of this scam

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Related scams

Other patterns in the same category, or that share a brand with this report.

How this scam works

  1. 1

    Step 1: A user searches online for popular software (for example, a free tool or open-source program).

  2. 2

    Step 2: In the search results, a website appears that looks official, often using the actual software name, logo, and technical details.

  3. 3

    Step 3: The download links on this fake site lead to third-party hosting services, video sites requiring login, or large pop-up ads.

  4. 4

    Step 4: The site may even feature footnotes or disclaimers admitting it's not official, but these are easy to miss.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Unknowingly, the user downloads possibly unsafe files or hands over account details to unrelated websites.

✓ Do this

  • Check that you are on the official software website before downloading anything. Look for addresses ending in github.com or those linked on the developer’s verified pages.
  • Avoid sites full of ads, popups, or messages saying your browser is out of date.
  • Ask for help or check trusted sources if you’re unsure where to download something.
  • Read the fine print and footers—real software rarely needs big disclaimers about being unofficial.

✗ Avoid this

  • Don’t download programs from random sites, even if they show up first in search results.
  • Never enter your Google, Facebook, or email login just to get a simple download.
  • Don’t ignore messages or disclaimers that say a website is not affiliated with the real project.
  • Don’t trust software download sites full of unrelated ads or that always redirect you elsewhere.