ElementaryAdviseSearch keeps trying to connect

I keep getting an alert that says "Do you want the application "ElementaryAdviseSearch" to accept incoming network connections?", It says clicking Deny may limit the application's behavior. This setting can be changed in the Firewall and of Security & Privacy preferences. I hit deny, but it pops up several times per session and there is nothing in firewall that I can change and I don't have an app by that name. Any ideas?


iMac 21.5", macOS 10.14

Posted on Mar 27, 2020 12:45 PM

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Posted on Mar 27, 2020 4:42 PM

Use MalwareBytes Anti-malware for Mac or Etrecheck to remove the Adware that you installed.

Then, learn how to not install Adware:

How to install adware - Apple Community

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