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Safari opens random websites

Whenever I open safari or am browsing on a certain website, it jumps to sites I don't even look for.



What do I do?

Posted on Jan 28, 2021 9:03 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2021 10:40 AM

You have adware installed. 


Run EtreCheck again.


In the Sidebar, click the Security button.


 Locate  and remove entries under  Adware and Unsigned files.


 Click the “Remove” button.




You can also try Malwarebytes. Try downloading this program which was written by Thomas R, a long time poster. The program will search for malware/adware. The program will do the work for you which makes it easy. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After running the scans, restart the computer.


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac      10.10 and later.       


Web site for download   https://www.malwarebytes.com


Malwarebytes uninstall.   


Malwarebytes for IOS.   

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Feb 13, 2021 10:40 AM in response to fazliddin2511

You have adware installed. 


Run EtreCheck again.


In the Sidebar, click the Security button.


 Locate  and remove entries under  Adware and Unsigned files.


 Click the “Remove” button.




You can also try Malwarebytes. Try downloading this program which was written by Thomas R, a long time poster. The program will search for malware/adware. The program will do the work for you which makes it easy. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After running the scans, restart the computer.


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac      10.10 and later.       


Web site for download   https://www.malwarebytes.com


Malwarebytes uninstall.   


Malwarebytes for IOS.   

Jan 29, 2021 5:28 AM in response to fazliddin2511

      Download EtreCheck, run it to see if there is any adware installed or not.


      https://etrecheck.com


      Click  “Free download” button,

      Open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.

      “Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.

      Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy report” .

      Paste the report when you reply.


      Note: This is a diagnostic test.

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