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I downloaded a virus under the Microsoft auto update popup

I downloaded a virus under the Microsoft auto update popup and it has hacked my wifi capabilities what to do `



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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Dec 23, 2021 5:02 PM

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Posted on Dec 24, 2021 2:29 AM

Follow advise of previous posting First.


There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, to download directly 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.

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Dec 24, 2021 2:29 AM in response to TarinNichelle

Follow advise of previous posting First.


There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, to download directly 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.

I downloaded a virus under the Microsoft auto update popup

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