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Would someone kindly tell me what these drive are? They have appeared several times. I've never heard of Data@SnapXXXXX, which makes me nervous. Has someone established a remote connection? I'm lost.
Thank you for your help!
Cheers!
Senior.Moment
There are no known Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS. There are Malware and Adware that does affect macOS and are often times downloaded as part of an Application from Third Party UnTrusted Site and get installed along with the Application. and for that specific purpose >>
Suggest downloading from a Respected ASC Contributor the application Malwarebytes for Mac. It is free or paid for added features. Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.
Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation. The Built-in Security of Big Sur is all that is required.
And as already mentioned Virus Barrier from Intego falls into this category
There are no known Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS. There are Malware and Adware that does affect macOS and are often times downloaded as part of an Application from Third Party UnTrusted Site and get installed along with the Application. and for that specific purpose >>
Suggest downloading from a Respected ASC Contributor the application Malwarebytes for Mac. It is free or paid for added features. Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.
Are there any AntiVirus, Disk Cleaner, Optimizers, Un-installers, etc installed which should be removed as per Developers Instructions. They are useless, unneeded, cause havoc and interfere with the normal operation of the OS and may even Corrupt the OS requiring a Reinstallation. The Built-in Security of Big Sur is all that is required.
And as already mentioned Virus Barrier from Intego falls into this category
Senior.Moment Said:
"Would someone kindly tell me what these drive are? They have appeared several times. I've never heard of this, which makes me nervous. Has someone established a remote connection? I'm lost. Thank you for your help!"
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What Drives?
Provide a Screenshot:
A Screenshot would most certainly help. So, please provide a screenshot if what you are seeing. Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your Mac - Apple Support. Important: Block out personal information(i.e. names and time) with rectangles to avoid sharing it. Use the Photos App to perform this modification.
ASC Contributor = Apple Support Community.
Anyone who contributes to these forums are considered a Contributor and that includes yourself.
"respected" - is usually someone acknowledged by virtue of knowledge, experience, and other factors to have a proven track record of offering sound, reliable, trustworthy etc. advise and / or in this case an Application designed and built by them. Further, the application has been known be used by Apple Support themselves to determine what issue may exist on Apple Computer.
There are no known Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS. There is another Contributor on thesis Forum who has a very good explanation of how AntiVirus makes Market their Software under the Fault Premise that there are Virus es that affect macOS and attempt to also claim to protect from Malware and Adware as another "sell the deal " of Total Protection.
A Very Good Article from Contributor @ John Galt worth reading Effective defenses against malware and other threats
That's great! Thank you for this information, and for your direction. (After asking, I realized you anticipated my curiosity by including a link to the Built-in Security of Big Sur in your initial reply. Great!) I look forward to reading it, and reading the article on Effective defenses . . .
Madam/Sir,
Your reply is truly helpful. Moreover, I would like to say that I noticed, and I appreciate the amicable, and tactful manner in which you replied to my inquiry. It appears to me as if the majority of users come to this forum to learn. And, although this topic is elementary to you, you took the time to be courteous, and respectful in your communication. These admirable qualities are too often lost in online discussion. Curt responses do little to facilitate effective learning. So, in your reply I have also learned to recognize a, "Respected ACS Contributor."
Thank you for your response. I will follow your advice, and your feed.
Best regards,
Rather than using a mostly useless app like Virus Barrier (please do uninstall it following their uninstall instructions), download and run the free Malwarebytes for Mac app. If there is any adware or malware, it should get rid of it. And, having uninstalled Virus Barrier, you won't get any false positives. After doing this, restart your device and then check DiskUtility to see if these strange external drives are gone.
Babowa,
Good to know. Thank you for your feedback. Perspicuously, you are passionate about this topic. And, being of primary significance, your candor is appreciated. There are so many websites, reviews, and opinions. It's difficult to know which sites to trust. (Your thoughts are again welcome, given you're inclined to suggestion.)
"Virus Barrier" identified Malware repeatedly overlooked by my previously installed App. Since that time, "Malwarebytes" has been recommended as the best option. I will look into it. Thank you.
"Shooting in the dark" is an unpredictable quandary indeed.
Cheers!
Wow. That's cool, although confusing. I suppose I need to get rid of it.
I hate to admit that I don't know what an "ASC Contributor" is, or who is "respected".
I always heard, and thought I was safe with a Mac. Last year, I was hacked, so I thought I'd best purchase virus protection. As you mentioned, I'm sure I clicked on something I shouldn't have. And, there ain't no program that can prevent stupid.
This is good news. I'm sure you are correct. I will read more about Big Sur Security. I would like to understand why I don't need it. And, I need to read the warning box carefully before clicking. Ha!
Thanks very much!
Welcome and thank you too :-))
It is the intent on the ASC Forums to provide advise and possible solutions in a respectful and meaningful manner.
Do come back to the Forums if or when additional issues arise.
There are many excellent and knowledgeable Contributor willing to assist.
Are you using some kind of Internet backup?
Do these show in Finder or Desktop?
I don't know what an "Internet backup" is. I use Time Machine, if that's what you mean. These appear in an App on the desktop.
Thanks!
Would someone kindly tell me what these drives are? Data@Snap?
