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Yahoo keeps highjacking Safari

Each time I launch Safari to search, the results appear on Yahoo. All my passwords for sites I visit are saved to Safari. I have looked at Prefences and Extensions and ApexTech is displayed as the one and only extension listed. Apparently, it can read and alter every web page you visit and also see all your browsing history

I've tried Spotlight to search for ApexTech but nothing comes up

Should I untick it or does the MAC require this application?

MacBook Pro 16″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 9, 2021 8:29 AM

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Posted on Jun 9, 2021 9:35 AM

1. Remove adware if installed on your Mac..

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 “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

Click the “Scan ” 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.

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

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

4. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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

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Jun 9, 2021 9:35 AM in response to TheRealChrispyDuck

1. Remove adware if installed on your Mac..

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 “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

Click the “Scan ” 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.

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

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

4. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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

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