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Maftask & Mac Security Plus Malware

Is there a way to remove Maftask without having to download other programs? I have tried to force quit and that isn't enough. I have removed it from the system cache and it's still there. I cannot find the user cache to remove it there. Please help!

MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14

Posted on Apr 29, 2019 6:03 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2019 11:29 PM

You could try the free version (as I've in my macs) of Malwarebytes for Mac;

reduced version of Malwarebytes will still work after an introductory feature.

(A free download comes with "14-day premium trial" then continues working.)


• Malwarebytes for Mac -- Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes

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


Another item to have and use (also innovated originally by contributor to ASC)

is EtreCheck. ~ This can generate a report, to post in your reply, in addition also

can be used to remove adware and malware bits.


Using EtreCheck to Troubleshoot Potential Mac Issues - Apple Community

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000632


These items are often suggested and recommended above others in ASC, because

they do what they're supposed to. Each has a paid version; but initially work anyway.




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May 16, 2019 11:29 PM in response to Bramestorming

You could try the free version (as I've in my macs) of Malwarebytes for Mac;

reduced version of Malwarebytes will still work after an introductory feature.

(A free download comes with "14-day premium trial" then continues working.)


• Malwarebytes for Mac -- Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes

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


Another item to have and use (also innovated originally by contributor to ASC)

is EtreCheck. ~ This can generate a report, to post in your reply, in addition also

can be used to remove adware and malware bits.


Using EtreCheck to Troubleshoot Potential Mac Issues - Apple Community

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000632


These items are often suggested and recommended above others in ASC, because

they do what they're supposed to. Each has a paid version; but initially work anyway.




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