What is SkilledPanelSearch?

Do I have a virus?


I've been getting dialog alerts starting today asking if I want to connect to something called "SkilledPanelSearch"


I note in Activity Monitor that there are three processes running with that in their names.


Any info appreciated.

Posted on Mar 24, 2020 12:12 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2020 12:31 PM

Sounds like malware/adware. Re-launch Safari with Shift key down, then delete History and Website Data from Safari preferences.

 

If the adware returns anyway, download and run the FREE version of Malwarebytes. You don’t need the paid version.

Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac


And/or download and run EtreCheck. It’s free, safe and only runs when you launch it, so it doesn’t slow down your Mac.

https://etrecheck.com/

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Mar 24, 2020 12:31 PM in response to Norm Harris

Sounds like malware/adware. Re-launch Safari with Shift key down, then delete History and Website Data from Safari preferences.

 

If the adware returns anyway, download and run the FREE version of Malwarebytes. You don’t need the paid version.

Malwarebytes | Malwarebytes for Mac


And/or download and run EtreCheck. It’s free, safe and only runs when you launch it, so it doesn’t slow down your Mac.

https://etrecheck.com/

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