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How do I removed malware

how do I remove malware on my Mac


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Posted on Sep 7, 2021 2:08 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2021 3:02 PM

What specifically makes you think you have malware installed? Have you installed or run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up" or anti-virus apps on your Mac? If so what are they?


Download and run the free version of Malwarebytes. It was developed by a long time contributor to these forums and a highly respected member of the computer security community. 


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Sep 7, 2021 3:02 PM in response to SdmK1023

What specifically makes you think you have malware installed? Have you installed or run any "cleaning", "optimizing", "speed-up" or anti-virus apps on your Mac? If so what are they?


Download and run the free version of Malwarebytes. It was developed by a long time contributor to these forums and a highly respected member of the computer security community. 


Sep 7, 2021 2:14 PM in response to SdmK1023

Hello, SdmK1023.


You should download and run Malwarebytes


It’s a safe and recommended utility from a trusted developer and respected ASC contributor. The application scans for adware and malware and is a popular tool among veteran users here in the Community. See if it can identify any malware you may have accidentally installed. The free version is probably all you need at this point.

How do I removed malware

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