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ProtocolPort will damage your computer

Hi - my neighbour and I (not on same network or anything) but started getting "will damage your computer" pop-ups this afternoon. My current one says ProtocolPort but earlier it was something else. I suspect this may be adware but when I tried to download SpyHunter to remove it that did not work (it would not open). I don't know if this is related but last week I started getting "low memory" warnings. Have checked processing memory (there is plenty) as well as safari extensions (none). Does anyone have advice on how to stop these pop-ups/clean computer?


Thanks so much!


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.1

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 1:31 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2021 7:24 AM

Hello UWerdelin,


It sounds like you are seeing Adware popups. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.


This article can provide some guidance: About pop-up ads and windows in Safari


Specifically the section titled "If you might have installed adware or other unwanted software on your Mac."


If you are still having issues, you can attempt to use software like Malwarebytes. You can download it here: Malwarebytes download


Cheers!

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Feb 25, 2021 7:24 AM in response to UWerdelin

Hello UWerdelin,


It sounds like you are seeing Adware popups. We understand how important this is to you and we are here to help.


This article can provide some guidance: About pop-up ads and windows in Safari


Specifically the section titled "If you might have installed adware or other unwanted software on your Mac."


If you are still having issues, you can attempt to use software like Malwarebytes. You can download it here: Malwarebytes download


Cheers!

ProtocolPort will damage your computer

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