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tobdeg Author

Level 1

4 points

How to remove this Searchlee malware

Anytime i google search, it comes back with searchlee and the results it brings is unrelated.

Please i do i remove this disturbing malware.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jun 3, 2021 11:59 PM

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dominic23

Level 10

84,516 points

Posted on Jun 4, 2021 2:56 AM

1. Remove adware if installed on your Mac..

Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4 Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

Click the “Scan ” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

Scan for Malware again.

Additional steps if necessary.

2. Reset search engine: https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

3. Reset Homepage. https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac

4. Remove unknown extensions: Safari > Preferences > Extensions

https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

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