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On WiFi...can’t use browsers. Hacked

wifi connected...can’t use browsers...was hacked a few days ago...

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Jan 9, 2021 6:31 AM

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Posted on Jan 9, 2021 7:40 AM

How do you know you were hacked? Without any system, "hack" details, or context:

Uninstall all third party apps that claim to protect, clean, boost performance, etc.

Uninstall all third party VPNs.

Perform a safe boot.

Reboot your router and computer.

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Jan 9, 2021 9:24 AM in response to _D6765clr

Make a New Location, Using network locations in Mac OS X ...


System Preferences>Network, top of window>Locations>Edit Locations, little plus icon, give it a name.


System Preferences>Network, click on the little gear at the bottom next to the + & - icons, (unlock lock first if locked), choose Set Service Order.


The interface that connects to the Internet should be dragged to the top of the list.


Sys Prefs>Network>highlight the Interface you're using>Advanced>TCP/IP>Configure IPv4: Using DHCP.


If using Wifi, instead of joining your Network from the list, click the WiFi icon at the top, and click join other network. Fill in everything as needed.


System Preferences>Network>choose interface>Advanced>Proxies Tab, make sure none are set, like for HTTP & HTTPS.


System Preferences>Network, unlock the lock if need be, highlight the Interface you use to connect to Internet, click on the advanced button, click on the DNS tab, click on the little plus icon, then add these numbers...


8.8.8.8

8.8.4.4

1.1.1.1

9.9.9.9


Apply.

On WiFi...can’t use browsers. Hacked

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