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I always see virus links in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox searches. How do I get rid of "internetgazeta"?

Posted on Jan 1, 2020 1:11 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2020 1:26 PM

Try downloading this program which was written by Thomas R, a long time poster. The program will search for malware/adware. The program will do the work for you which makes it easy. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After running the scans, restart the computer.


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac      10.10 and later


Web site for download   https://www.malwarebytes.com


Malwarebytes uninstall

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Jan 1, 2020 1:26 PM in response to electrocoder

Try downloading this program which was written by Thomas R, a long time poster. The program will search for malware/adware. The program will do the work for you which makes it easy. It may be necessary to run more than one scan. After running the scans, restart the computer.


Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac      10.10 and later


Web site for download   https://www.malwarebytes.com


Malwarebytes uninstall

Jan 1, 2020 1:26 PM in response to electrocoder

There is adware installed your Mac.


 1. Run  the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware installed on your Mac.

     Install guide:       https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1817

     Uninstall Guide:  https://support.malwarebytes.com/docs/DOC-1190

     Click the “Scan Now” button.

     Repeat the scan couple of times.

     Once done quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

Safari

 2. Remove unknown and third party installed extensions.

  https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

 3. Reset search engine.       https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

 4. Reset Homepage.            https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

 5. Restart the computer, relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


Chrome and Firefox

Reset the settings to default.

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