Do I have Silver Sparrow?

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Do I have Silver Sparrow?

I downloaded CleanMyMac X by Mac Paw. I got it because I heard from several sources it is legit and I wanted to see if I had a lot of unnecessary files.

When I ran my first scan (free version) it said that it had detected Silver Sparrow on my MacBook Pro (2017) and pointed to an “insu” file in my library.

To remove it, of course, I will need to pay for the full version.

Thing is, I scan my MacBook everyday with Malwarebytes and Avira. They have never detected Silver Sparrow or “insu” and neither have the other two cleaner apps I tried.

So I’m wondering how do I find out if I really have the malware, because there is no “insu” file in my library whatsoever. No strange app in my applications as far as I can see.

It seems Mac Paw are lying to me?

I haven’t cleaned anything with the cleaner apps yet because I have heard they can do more harm than good. Mainly wanted an overview so I could take action manually.

Also scanned with SpyHunter, all it found was clutter files. No Silver Sparrow.

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 19, 2022 6:26 AM

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Answer 1

Owl-53

Level 10

103,033 points

Jan 19, 2022 8:23 AM in response to efrosini259

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 Only Protection this software is doing is protecting the Developers Bank Account and Zero Return to the Client ( you ).

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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Answer 2

Owl-53

Level 10

103,033 points

Jan 19, 2022 7:29 AM in response to efrosini259

Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS, alter, modify, remove or delete or attempt to do so is an invitation for disaster and may require a Reinstallation of the OS.

This includes AntiVirus, Disk Cleaners, Disk Optimizes, UnInstaller etc.

This will include CleanMyMac

The The Built in Security is all that is required.

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