The 9to5mac website has turned into a spam and virus factory.

9to5Mac is a well-established website focused on Apple-related news, reviews, and how-to guides. It has been in operation for over a decade and is widely recognized as a reliable source within the Apple enthusiast community. There is no credible evidence that the site itself distributes spam or viruses. While 9to5Mac reports on scams, malware, and phishing attacks affecting Apple users, these reports are part of its journalistic coverage rather than indications that the site is compromised or malicious.

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1. 9to5Mac publishes articles exposing scam apps and phishing attempts to educate users about security threats.9to5mac.com9to5mac.comDeveloper exposes another multimillion dollar scam app on the App Store9to5mac.com9to5mac.comPSA: This spoof Apple site illustrates the sophistication of today's phishing...

No current or recent credible sources indicate that 9to5Mac itself has become a source of spam or viruses. The claim appears to be unfounded or based on misinformation.