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"PROPERNETWORKSEARCH". What is it?

"PROPERNETWORKSEARCH". What is it? How do I remove it from my iMac? I frequently get a popup window that has two response buttons: "DENY" or "ALLOW". I must deal with the window before I can do any other activity.


As you can see, it popped up even as I am writing this query.


What is it? And what can I do?





iMac 21.5", macOS 10.12

Posted on Apr 19, 2020 12:00 PM

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Posted on Apr 19, 2020 12:44 PM

Download MalwareBytes from MacUpdate and see if it will remove it. You clicked on a link somewhere that installed the software as an add-on to browsers.


About Email and Other Scams


Apple always addresses you by your name or the name they have on file for you.  The Email will be from apple.com or itunes.com. Email addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail > View > Message > Show all Headers to see more. Apple Emails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.


An exception to the above is when you order something from the Apple Store. The receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer.


Avoid Scams


  1. Identify and report phishing emails and other suspicious messages
  2. Annual Reminder- Watch out for email Phishing Scams
  3. Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email
  4. Beware of Browser Pop-Up Tech Support, Phishing Scams
  5. Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails
  6. Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, & other scams
  7. Phony "tech support" - "ransomware" popups and ... | Communities


Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.


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Apr 19, 2020 12:44 PM in response to jamesfromaromas

Download MalwareBytes from MacUpdate and see if it will remove it. You clicked on a link somewhere that installed the software as an add-on to browsers.


About Email and Other Scams


Apple always addresses you by your name or the name they have on file for you.  The Email will be from apple.com or itunes.com. Email addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail > View > Message > Show all Headers to see more. Apple Emails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.


An exception to the above is when you order something from the Apple Store. The receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer.


Avoid Scams


  1. Identify and report phishing emails and other suspicious messages
  2. Annual Reminder- Watch out for email Phishing Scams
  3. Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email
  4. Beware of Browser Pop-Up Tech Support, Phishing Scams
  5. Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails
  6. Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, & other scams
  7. Phony "tech support" - "ransomware" popups and ... | Communities


Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.


"PROPERNETWORKSEARCH". What is it?

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