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I have a MalWare. Ho to remove it?

My MAC is infected with a malware called lkysearchds2884-a.akamaihd.net. I've tried several things but can't seem to get rid of this. How can I remove it?

iMac 21.5" 4K, macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 25, 2020 6:21 PM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2020 6:40 PM

Re-launch Safari with Shift key down, then delete History and Website Data from Safari preferences.

 

If the adware returns anyway, download and run the FREE version of Malwarebytes. You don’t need the paid version.

Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac


And/or download and run EtreCheck. It’s free, safe and only runs when you launch it, so it doesn’t slow down your Mac.

https://etrecheck.com/

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Mar 25, 2020 6:40 PM in response to lutori80

Re-launch Safari with Shift key down, then delete History and Website Data from Safari preferences.

 

If the adware returns anyway, download and run the FREE version of Malwarebytes. You don’t need the paid version.

Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac


And/or download and run EtreCheck. It’s free, safe and only runs when you launch it, so it doesn’t slow down your Mac.

https://etrecheck.com/

I have a MalWare. Ho to remove it?

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