app_updater will damage your computer

I keep getting this error and moving it to trash is not helping, it continues to pop up. It only started appearing after I restarted my laptop earlier. Attached are screenshots from my Finder, can anyone tell me which files to delete? Thank you!

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on May 9, 2024 8:06 AM

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May 9, 2024 9:00 AM in response to ebeevie

First start up in safe mode:

Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support


In the first LaunchAgents folder, delete:

  • com.app_updater.plist
  • com.centinol.plist
  • com.nbp.plist
  • com.variant.plist

In the LaunchDaemons folder, delete:

  • com.ryderd.plist


Restart your computer normally and your issue should be gone. Be wary of third party store fronts that offer software for download such as NCH Software and iBoostUp. Many times the apps there will install this Malware also.

app_updater will damage your computer

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