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"UtilityParze" malware popup.

Encountered this recent malware named Utilityparze. the popup says utilityparze will damage your computer please delete it. it gives an option to move to bin and cancel. if you click move to bin it doesn't work and again pops up. seems like this is a new one and apple isn't aware of it so couldn't get anything on macforums. somehow got a youtube video showing how to remove it. forgot to make a video so took a Screenshot of the crucial step.

Step 1- Open Finder- Applications- utilities- Activity Monitor

Step 2- Search for 'UtilityParze' in CPU tab

step 3- click on the 'i' button in activity monitor, then click 'sample'

step 4- you will get a text file displaying the info. It will show you where is the application installed, just follow the pate and delete it permanently.

i hv added the text file screenshot.

please spread this tab, you could help somebody.

MacBook Air

Posted on Jun 2, 2020 3:04 AM

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Barney-15E

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Posted on Jun 3, 2020 4:49 AM

Try EtreCheck to see where it is located and possibly help remove it.

You likely installed Adware which hijacked another app you tried to install. If you install software that doesn't come directly from the developer's web site or from the App Store, there is an extremely high likelihood that the site embedded Adware into the legitimate app installer.

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