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May I ask you guy anything? I got a message from my MacBook Pro that "StandardBoostd" will damage your computer. How can I do if I see this message? Thank You.

Posted on Feb 23, 2021 8:17 PM

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Posted on Feb 23, 2021 8:35 PM

This is a notice that you have somehow installed malware on your computer. This one, standardboostd, will typically control your browser, cause pop up ads to appear, and it might affect your browsing history and even redirect your browser to sites you are unaware you are being redirected to, instead of the ones you specified.


This can be very problematic when you enter passwords or personal (banking, identity, etc.) information in your browser window.


Download Malwarebytes, it is a secure program that you can run in a free mode to scan your computer and identify and remove such malware. The scan is quick, maybe a few minutes. If you want to use additional advanced features, there is an option to purchase a more capable version, but that is not necessary right now.

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Feb 23, 2021 8:35 PM in response to Sisakda

This is a notice that you have somehow installed malware on your computer. This one, standardboostd, will typically control your browser, cause pop up ads to appear, and it might affect your browsing history and even redirect your browser to sites you are unaware you are being redirected to, instead of the ones you specified.


This can be very problematic when you enter passwords or personal (banking, identity, etc.) information in your browser window.


Download Malwarebytes, it is a secure program that you can run in a free mode to scan your computer and identify and remove such malware. The scan is quick, maybe a few minutes. If you want to use additional advanced features, there is an option to purchase a more capable version, but that is not necessary right now.

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