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My computer automatically updated last night, and this morning I have a pop up that says "ExtendedFieldd" will damage your computer. Clicking the buttons does nothing. I am including a screenshot -- are there any suggestions?


iMac Line (2012 and Later)

Posted on Feb 28, 2021 5:12 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2021 7:05 AM

Malware downloaded and installed, maybe from another Application from a Non Reliable Developers Site and Not from Apple Apps Store. The App may have been bundled with this Malware.

Suggestion - Download from Reliable Developers website MalwareBytes or another Trusted Developer Site EtreCheck - install either but not both and run the Application to search for an Remove the Malware

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Feb 28, 2021 7:05 AM in response to motherofautumn

Malware downloaded and installed, maybe from another Application from a Non Reliable Developers Site and Not from Apple Apps Store. The App may have been bundled with this Malware.

Suggestion - Download from Reliable Developers website MalwareBytes or another Trusted Developer Site EtreCheck - install either but not both and run the Application to search for an Remove the Malware

Feb 28, 2021 5:42 AM in response to motherofautumn

That’s probably adware or other malware.


The following assumes you have a complete and current backup. If not, go get that now; before proceeding.


I’d click on Show in Finder, and see what shows there, and then maybe (probably) delete it?


I don’t see this particular app around, but these change their names.


If Finder doesn’t give you a path to deletion, use the manual process listed here:

https://macsecurity.net/view/476-standardboostd-elementarytyped-manageranalogd-will-damage-your-computer


to look around. I’d avoid loading a cleaner app, as what those might do or what else those might do can be unclear.

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