Advertising pop up on Safari

what is this thing, every time open safari will pop up advertising since this autoplay on my desktop



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Posted on Jul 15, 2021 2:25 AM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2021 3:05 AM

   1. Remove adware/malware 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/sahttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


About pop-up ads and windows in Safari

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987

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Jul 15, 2021 3:05 AM in response to vyner_86

   1. Remove adware/malware 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/sahttps://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


About pop-up ads and windows in Safari

    https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987

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