Any suggestions for removing malware from computer? I keep getting pop-ups through chrome about ads or that my computer has a virus I need to remove and companies trying to sell their "cleanup mac" but then if I download a program to clean it it doesn't work.
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There are several places among Apple Support articles to look; and a few great third party applications
that run free to deal with actual causes. These articles cover cures to the issues behind symptoms.
• Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages - apple community
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071
• Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phone support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759
Should your search take you to further resolutions, you may learn/use Etrecheck; & also MalwareBytes.
• Using EtreCheck to Troubleshoot Potential Mac Issues - apple community
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000632
• Malwarebytes for Mac - (free version)
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
Each of these has helpful purpose, troubleshoot issues, & resolve problems.
There are several places among Apple Support articles to look; and a few great third party applications
that run free to deal with actual causes. These articles cover cures to the issues behind symptoms.
• Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages - apple community
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071
• Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phone support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759
Should your search take you to further resolutions, you may learn/use Etrecheck; & also MalwareBytes.
• Using EtreCheck to Troubleshoot Potential Mac Issues - apple community
https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-250000632
• Malwarebytes for Mac - (free version)
https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/
Each of these has helpful purpose, troubleshoot issues, & resolve problems.
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