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How do I remove malware from my iMac (Catalina)?

How do I remove malware from my iMac (catalina)


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iMac 21.5", macOS 10.15

Posted on Feb 21, 2020 4:31 PM

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Posted on Feb 21, 2020 4:37 PM

If you're referring to macOS malware, click here.

If you're referring to Windows malware, use ClamXav or the tools built into Windows.

If you're referring to a browser popup warning of malware, it's a scam unless it came in response to uploading a file, in which case, see the Windows line or just delete the file.


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Feb 21, 2020 4:37 PM in response to robinfrombirchington

If you're referring to macOS malware, click here.

If you're referring to Windows malware, use ClamXav or the tools built into Windows.

If you're referring to a browser popup warning of malware, it's a scam unless it came in response to uploading a file, in which case, see the Windows line or just delete the file.


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Feb 21, 2020 4:38 PM in response to robinfrombirchington

robinfrombirchington Said:

Malware: How do I remove malware from my iMac (catalina)

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Please Clarify:

  • Why do you ask?
  • What is occurring?
  • How have you troubleshot this?



If you think you have malware installed then try the following:


Use MalwareBytes for Mac: This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes uninstaller

How do I remove malware from my iMac (Catalina)?

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