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I need help removing the above-referenced malware, which has taken over all my browsers (Safari, Chrome). The malware, among other things, redirects web traffic to some fake search engine that looks like Yahoo!.


I have tried the following:


First, I followed the instructions on https://macsecurity.net/view/51-rvzr-aakamaihdnet-popup-virus-removal-for-mac But that didn't work. It may be that, in Activity Monitor, I don't know how to distinguish legitimate vs. pernicious programs to delete.


Second, I downloaded both Norton and Malware Bytes, but neither identifies this thing when scanning for malware.


Third, I have uninstalled and re-installed my browsers and deleted all related files, and his the "reset" settings.


Does anyone have additional suggestions?


Thank you.


Ben

Posted on Mar 8, 2020 9:04 AM

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Posted on Mar 9, 2020 5:26 AM

  How to remove  Any Search manager, lkysearchds4649-a.akamaihd.net.,   SafeFinder, Search Pulse, SearchMine,  SearchMaster,  

  Search Barron, Search Marquis,  SOCKS, UpgradeSearchSystem,  We know, Chill Tab,  etc?


  Note: Malwarebytes for Mac will remove malware installed on your Mac..

           But these malware being very invasive, will change user settings.

           A user has to reset those settings.



Go step by step and test.


   1. Remove unknown profiles if present.

      System Preferences > Profiles

      Open System Preferences,  select “General and click  the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

      When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.


      Section: Remove a configuration profile from your Mac

      Profiles: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/configuration-profiles-standardize-settings-mh35561/mac


  2. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

      https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


   3. Check for adware.


       Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for malware again.

       Additional steps  if necessary.

  4. Reset search engine:    https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

  5. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac 

  6. Check proxies. SOCKS?

      System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies

      Deselect   any  proxies if selected.


   7. Restart your Mac. Relaunch Safari holding the Shift key down. 


If Safari's home page is stuck


In some cases, after being changed by adware or malware, Safari's home page can become stuck. You will be able to edit the Homepage field in Safari's preferences, but the change will not stick. This appears to be a bug, and there is an odd workaround. Try this:


1. In Safari, choose Preferences from the Safari menu.

2. In the window that opens, click the General icon (if necessary)

3. Enter your desired home page in the "Homepage" field, but DO NOT press return!

4. At the top of the window, click any of the other icons (eg, Tabs, AutoFill, etc).

5. You may see a prompt asking for confirmation for changing the home page. If so, confirm.

6. Switch back to the General page and check to make sure the home page has been changed.


Credit:

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/236261-how-to-remove-weknow-malware-and-others/

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Mar 9, 2020 5:26 AM in response to BenjaminQueens

  How to remove  Any Search manager, lkysearchds4649-a.akamaihd.net.,   SafeFinder, Search Pulse, SearchMine,  SearchMaster,  

  Search Barron, Search Marquis,  SOCKS, UpgradeSearchSystem,  We know, Chill Tab,  etc?


  Note: Malwarebytes for Mac will remove malware installed on your Mac..

           But these malware being very invasive, will change user settings.

           A user has to reset those settings.



Go step by step and test.


   1. Remove unknown profiles if present.

      System Preferences > Profiles

      Open System Preferences,  select “General and click  the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

      When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.


      Section: Remove a configuration profile from your Mac

      Profiles: https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/configuration-profiles-standardize-settings-mh35561/mac


  2. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

      https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac


   3. Check for adware.


       Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for malware again.

       Additional steps  if necessary.

  4. Reset search engine:    https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

  5. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac 

  6. Check proxies. SOCKS?

      System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies

      Deselect   any  proxies if selected.


   7. Restart your Mac. Relaunch Safari holding the Shift key down. 


If Safari's home page is stuck


In some cases, after being changed by adware or malware, Safari's home page can become stuck. You will be able to edit the Homepage field in Safari's preferences, but the change will not stick. This appears to be a bug, and there is an odd workaround. Try this:


1. In Safari, choose Preferences from the Safari menu.

2. In the window that opens, click the General icon (if necessary)

3. Enter your desired home page in the "Homepage" field, but DO NOT press return!

4. At the top of the window, click any of the other icons (eg, Tabs, AutoFill, etc).

5. You may see a prompt asking for confirmation for changing the home page. If so, confirm.

6. Switch back to the General page and check to make sure the home page has been changed.


Credit:

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/236261-how-to-remove-weknow-malware-and-others/

Mar 8, 2020 9:24 AM in response to BenjaminQueens

When using Malwarebytes, it may be necessary to run more than one scan. After scanning a couple of times, restart the computer and test. If necessary, follow the manual instructions. Do not download any other programs that are listed in the articles.


See if the below helps. I would scroll down to the below or you might fall asleep.


Step 1. Eliminate Yahoo Redirect from Windows. https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html#h-windows


Step 2. Delete Yahoo Redirect from Mac OS https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html#h-mac-os-x


Step 3. Uninstall Yahoo Redirect from Internet Explorer https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html#h-

internet-explorer


Step 4. Remove Yahoo Redirect from Microsoft Edge. https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html#h-microsoft-edge


Step 5. Erase Yahoo Redirect from Mozilla Firefox. https://wwwhttps://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html

firefox


Step 6. Get rid of Yahoo Redirect from Google Chrome. https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html#h-google-chrome


Step 7. Eliminate Yahoo Redirect from Safari. https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html#h-safari

https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html. https://www.2-spyware.com/remove-yahoo-redirect-virus.html


Go to Safari Preferences/Extensions, uninstall any you don't recognize, and then turn all extensions off. Test. If okay, turn the extensions on one by one until you figure out what extension is causing the problem.


Safari/Preferences/General - see what the Home Page is set to. If something you don't recognize, see if you can replace it with something you want.


Safari menu/Clear History.


System Preferences and remove any Profiles you see.



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