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User profile for user: RtwoDtwo
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Malware and P will damage your computer

I keep getting this pop up - “p” will damage your computer. You should move it to the Bin"- on my macbook air 2015 along with Major search panel controlling my search engine preferences. These are


I dont have any antivirus software downloaded. I have also removed major search panel from profiles, login items, default extension and search engine on chrome, activity monitor, also processed first aid on MAC HD. I have also cleared all unnecessary files in /Library/LaunchDaemons and LaunchAgents.


It still keeps coming back.. what else do i need to do?

MacBook Air 13"

Posted on Apr 6, 2020 12:41 AM

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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
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Posted on Apr 6, 2020 3:16 AM

Most of what you expect may help, often does nothing; in part due source of

advice being those who've incited problems; w/ popup ads, adware, phishing.


• Recognizing and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


• How to block pop-ups in Safari - Apple Support

https:/https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/


• Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages - Apple Communities

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071


• Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails - Apple Legal

https://www.apple.com/ca/legal/more-resources/phishing/


Troubleshoot + remove issues - {Using EtreCheck} ~ & 'post a report' using instructions, in your reply.

• EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/index


In conjunction with the above, or use separately; 'Malwarebytes for Mac' can help to clear issues..

• Malwarebytes for Mac: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/


{..Both these two were developed by long-term helpful members of Apple Support Communities..}



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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
User level: Level 8
35,290 points

Apr 6, 2020 3:16 AM in response to RtwoDtwo

Most of what you expect may help, often does nothing; in part due source of

advice being those who've incited problems; w/ popup ads, adware, phishing.


• Recognizing and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


• How to block pop-ups in Safari - Apple Support

https:/https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/


• Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages - Apple Communities

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071


• Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails - Apple Legal

https://www.apple.com/ca/legal/more-resources/phishing/


Troubleshoot + remove issues - {Using EtreCheck} ~ & 'post a report' using instructions, in your reply.

• EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/index


In conjunction with the above, or use separately; 'Malwarebytes for Mac' can help to clear issues..

• Malwarebytes for Mac: https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/


{..Both these two were developed by long-term helpful members of Apple Support Communities..}



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