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http://lkmpjoi0u9 populates in my browser

after a recent update I open safari this address (http://lkmpjoi0u9) is in the browser? any ideas what it is, why it is and how to get rid of it? Thanks :)

Posted on Feb 4, 2020 9:42 AM

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Feb 4, 2020 10:19 AM in response to aehal

1. Click  menu in the menu bar, hold the  shift key on the keyboard down and choose “Force Quit Safari” from the dropdown.

    Safari will quit.

    Launch Safari holding the shift key down.


2. If you might have installed adware or other unwanted software on your Mac

     https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


3 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 v4      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.

       Scan for Malware again.


4.  If this doesn’t help:

     Download EtreCheck: https://etrecheck.com/,run it and post the report here.

     Click  “Click to download” button,    

     Open Downloads folder, click on it to open, and then select ”Open”.

     “Choose a problem” from the popup menu box, and then “Start EtreCheck” in the dialog.

     Click “Share Report” button in the toolbar, select “Copy report” .


     Paste the report when you reply.

http://lkmpjoi0u9 populates in my browser

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