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my computer was hacked, I need help in making it secure again.

What do I need to do to keep my computer secure?


Posted on Jun 20, 2021 8:09 PM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2021 4:01 AM

About security.

For details:

If you think that you might have malware or adware on your Mac, update to the latest version of macOS. If your Mac is already running the latest version, restart it. macOS includes a built-in tool that removes known malware when you restart your Mac.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204296


Safely open apps on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491


What is malware

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/what-is-malware-on-mac-mh27449/11.0/mac/11.0


Apple can’t check app for malicious software

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/apple-cant-check-app-for-malicious-software-mchleab3a043/mac

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Jun 21, 2021 4:01 AM in response to gohar153

About security.

For details:

If you think that you might have malware or adware on your Mac, update to the latest version of macOS. If your Mac is already running the latest version, restart it. macOS includes a built-in tool that removes known malware when you restart your Mac.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204296


Safely open apps on your Mac

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202491


What is malware

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/what-is-malware-on-mac-mh27449/11.0/mac/11.0


Apple can’t check app for malicious software

https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/apple-cant-check-app-for-malicious-software-mchleab3a043/mac

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