Description:WiFi network
Major Issues:
Q - Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed that could be malicious and should be reviewed.
A - 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, download directly from the Developer , 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.
Q - Gatekeeper disabled - Gatekeeper security protection is disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.
A - User Choice
Q - Apple security disabled - Apple security software is disabled. This computer is at risk of malware infection.
A - User Choice
Minor Issues:
Q - No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.
A - Though I do see Carbon Copy Cloner which is have way there to a full Rescue Plan
A - This comprises having 3 Backups using 2 methods and 1 Off Site incase of Theft, Loss or Natural Disasters. A Time Machine Backup is very useful.
For addition purposes - two Tested Clones each to separate external drives. This is insurance incase the upgrades goes sideways. At least one Tested Clone and / or Time Machine Backup should be Off - Site
Q - Clean up - There are orphan files that could be removed.
A - Self Explanatory
Q - Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed. These files could be old, incompatible, and cause problems. They should be reviewed.
A - Self Explanatory
Q - System modifications - There are a large number of system modifications running in the background.
A - Perhaps the user already mentioned intent or consideration to Wipe and Reinstall maybe a good choice.
Q - External drives and performance - There are external drives connected that could be affecting performance.
A - Self Explanatory and judging from the drives Drive Structures - look like one is running Multi Versions of macOS off the External Drives
Hardware Information: iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
Drives:
Q - disk0 - APPLE SSD SM1024L 1.00 TB (Solid State - TRIM: Yes)
Q - disk3 - Crucial_ CT1050MX300SSD1 1.05 TB (Solid State - TRIM: No)
External USB 10 Gbit/s+ USB
disk3s1 - EFI (MS-DOS FAT32) [EFI] 210 MB
disk3s2 [APFS Container] 525.00 GB
disk6 [APFS Virtual drive] 525.00 GB (Shared by 2 volumes)
disk6s1 - C***********E (APFS) (404.59 GB used)
disk6s2 - Update (APFS) (45 KB used)
disk3s3 [APFS Container] 525.00 GB
disk7 [APFS Virtual drive] 525.00 GB (Shared by 3 volumes)
disk7s1 - C***********J (APFS) (169.78 GB used)
disk7s2 - PreBoot (APFS) [APFS Preboot] (42 MB used)
disk7s3 - Recovery (APFS) [Recovery] (518 MB used)
Q - disk4 - Samsung PSSD T7 500.11 GB (Solid State - TRIM: No)
External USB 10 Gbit/s+ USB
disk4s1 - EFI (MS-DOS FAT32) [EFI] 210 MB
disk4s2 [APFS Container] 499.90 GB
disk5 [APFS Virtual drive] 499.90 GB (Shared by 5 volumes)
disk5s1 - S********7 (APFS) (339.44 GB used)
disk5s2 - Preboot (APFS) [APFS Preboot] (20 KB used)
disk5s3 - Recovery (APFS) [Recovery] (20 KB used)
disk5s4 - VM (APFS) [APFS VM] (20 KB used)
disk5s5 - Update (APFS) (45 KB used)
Q - Antivirus software: AdGuard and Malwarebytes
A - Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
Ad Guard,
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