"Finder.app" wants to control "Safari.app"

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"Finder.app" wants to control "Safari.app"

Hi,

This morning the following message pops up: “Finder.app“ wants access to control “Safari.app“. Allowing control will provide access to documents and data in “Safari.app“, and to perform actions within that app.

When I click the 'Don't Allow' button (as opposed to 'OK') the dialog disappears for a second then reappears. It won't go away, which makes me suspicious.

Any info out there that would indicate that it is legitimate and not dodgy?

Thanks.

Running macOS10.14.3

iMac 27", 10.14

Posted on Feb 10, 2019 5:53 PM

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Answer 1

GeoBrett Author

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Mar 4, 2019 6:18 PM in response to Grinnell43

Grinnell43,

I downloaded Malwarebytes (there's a free version https://www.malwarebytes.com), ran a scan that picked up the malware. The deleted it and haven't had a problem since. Recommend that you try this too.

Cheers!

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leroydouglas

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Mar 4, 2019 7:27 PM in response to GeoBrett

Running macOS10.14.3

I would take a look at your >System Preferences>Security & Privacy>Privacy>

Full Disk Access folder and see what is in there asking for permission from Finder.

or possibly Automation if at anytime you had run some script.

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GeoBrett Author

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Mar 5, 2019 8:51 PM in response to leroydouglas

Hi Leroy,

Thanks for responding. I solved the issue... it was malware that I killed with Malwarebytes. It had just caught me by surprise.

Cheers

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Mar 5, 2019 4:41 AM in response to leroydouglas

Problem Solved - had no luck with system upgrade to 10.14.3, reviewing Permissions and other searches in Libraries for the source - so I got on a call with Apple support, requested help for "trouble with Safari." They suspected malware and guided me to follow path to download a trial of malwarebyte.com, walked me through all steps including multiple re-starts to confirm that this software successfully found the problem and removed it. Thank you Apple Support!

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BDAqua

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Feb 11, 2019 8:21 AM in response to GeoBrett

What site is Safari at?

https://tidbits.com/2018/09/10/mojaves-new-security-and-privacy-protections-face-usability-challenges/

https://www.howtogeek.com/361707/how-macos-mojaves-privacy-protection-works/

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GeoBrett Author

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Feb 11, 2019 4:29 PM in response to BDAqua

Hi BDAqua, thanks for your reply.

I saw a post about Mac Defender, with pretty much the same message except for not mentioning "Finder.app". I ran MalwareBytes as suggested for that issue. My issue has nw gone away so that seems to be related to malware. I suspect that it was downloaded when my better half was last on the machine 24 hours ago.

Anyway, the message is not legit, so my suggestion for others is to run MalwareBytes (or similar) and see if a scan followed by deletion that fixes their issue.

Thanks again.

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Mar 4, 2019 5:50 PM in response to GeoBrett

Can't figure out a way to delete the ever present "Finder.app" wants to "Safari.app." Updated to 10.14.3 but made no difference in this issue. How to delete? "Don't Allow" button takes it down for just seconds, then reappears. Causing problems with running of Safari. Help?

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BDAqua

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Feb 11, 2019 5:12 PM in response to GeoBrett

Ah, thanks for the report! :)

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