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CentralGeo folder???

I have a folder in my app folder called "CentralGeo." I have no idea what it does. I have tried to delete it several times. Keeps coming back. Is this something in the new OS? Or a Trojan horse?


Thanks


MP

Mac Pro, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 26, 2022 5:36 PM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2022 10:49 AM

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Thanks for your response. Disappeared this morning - which is a good thing. Very odd. It has resurfaced in the past after having been deleted. That is why I thought it might have been part of the OS. Or... a Trojan horse.

I'll keep my fingers crossed that it does not come back.


Thanks again


MP

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Jul 27, 2022 11:16 AM in response to Marco_Polo

Good it has disappeared


For peace of mind and well being of computer >>


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. 


Additionally, and specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and Monterey macOS 12, the Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User or “ Bad Actor “ Software.


The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.


AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need to for their Product.


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


There is Adware & Malware which will affect the computer and is generally downloaded from “ Shady “ Websites or Developers who Inject this software into the download.


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.

CentralGeo folder???

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