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safari hijacked by process complete. How do I remove this


Posted on Jan 13, 2020 4:20 AM

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Posted on Jan 13, 2020 5:31 AM

 1. Check for adware.


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

     For instructions:  Install Malwarebytes for Mac          Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

     Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

     Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


2.  Launch Activity monitor and quit unknown process like "tapufind".

     https://support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/welcome/mac


Additional steps to take if necessary.


       3. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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


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


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

         6. Shutdown the computer from  menu. Start your Mac using the Power button.

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Jan 13, 2020 5:31 AM in response to yinkanoiki

 1. Check for adware.


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

     For instructions:  Install Malwarebytes for Mac          Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

     Click the “Scan Now” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

     Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


2.  Launch Activity monitor and quit unknown process like "tapufind".

     https://support.apple.com/guide/activity-monitor/welcome/mac


Additional steps to take if necessary.


       3. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

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


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


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

         6. Shutdown the computer from  menu. Start your Mac using the Power button.

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