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After downloading and installing Catalina, am now receiving a warning for 2 apps/files: "maftask" and "spchlpr"

As this continues to interrupt my work, what can be done to eliminate this warning? The warning reads "“maftask” will damage your computer. You should move it to the Trash." I also get a "“spchlpr” will damage your computer. You should move it to the Trash." warning which does not go away. Suggestions?

Mac Pro

Posted on Oct 17, 2019 7:26 AM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2019 3:17 PM

Download and run Malwarebytes. Malwarebytes was developed by one of our own colleagues here in ASC and is about the most proven anti-malware software for Mac.

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After downloading and installing Catalina, am now receiving a warning for 2 apps/files: "maftask" and "spchlpr"

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