I am getting a malware notice of "MapsAndDirctions-1761678"

I am getting a malware notice of "MapsAndDirections-1761678" will damage your computer. You should move it to the Trash. I move it to the trash and it pops back up?


Posted on Oct 16, 2019 1:15 PM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2019 1:47 PM

Hi there, Goldstarky,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities. I understand from your post that you're receiving a notification about a particular file, and need help removing it as it appears to be malware. I'm happy to help!


The pop-up that you're seeing normally indicates that macOS has detected an app that has malicious content as outlined here: Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support


In addition to moving it to the Trash like you're doing, I also suggest searching for and uninstalling any related content that may be on your Mac: How to delete apps on your Mac - Apple Support


If you still need help removing the file, try the free third-party software Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac — Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes.


Best!

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Oct 22, 2019 1:47 PM in response to Goldstarky

Hi there, Goldstarky,


Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities. I understand from your post that you're receiving a notification about a particular file, and need help removing it as it appears to be malware. I'm happy to help!


The pop-up that you're seeing normally indicates that macOS has detected an app that has malicious content as outlined here: Safely open apps on your Mac - Apple Support


In addition to moving it to the Trash like you're doing, I also suggest searching for and uninstalling any related content that may be on your Mac: How to delete apps on your Mac - Apple Support


If you still need help removing the file, try the free third-party software Malwarebytes: Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac — Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes.


Best!

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