This is a brand new mac. I used migration assistant to restore my time machine backup from my old mac running Catalina. I have never used Kaspersky on my previous mac, and this mac does not come with it installed. I don't know why I get this messsage, and I can't seem to find any answers to how to stop it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
MacBook Air, macOS 13.2
Judging from the link below, this "Kav_Agent " is connected to Kaspersky AV on your Mac
Though you say it was Never Installed on previous computer when it was Migrated to the new machine it appears it may have been there and possible Removed ?
If Elements of that software were left behind on the Older Machine - it may have Migrated to the New Computer.
This can happen by accident.
Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.
This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.
It makes a coherent and readable inventory of both the Hardware and Software used on the computer
The application is free or paid from added features.
The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information.
Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<
We can have a look at the report for possible issues and may have possible suggestions to resolve the issues
Specific to the issue at hand >>
1 - [Running] com.kaspersky.kav.plist (Kaspersky Lab UK Limited - installed 2018-10-24)
Command: /Library/Application Support/Kaspersky Lab/KAV/Binaries/kav -r -bl
A - This is what was suspected a left over that was Migrated into this computer
2 - Running] com.sophos.endpoint.scanextension - version 10.4.0 (Sophos - 2023-02-03)
Application: /Applications/Sophos/Sophos Scan.app - version 10.4.0 (Sophos - 2023-02-03)
A - 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, specific to Big Sur macOS 11 and above.
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User.
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 for their Product.
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The The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer
Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusions.
At good start would to follow an older question specific to Kev_Agent removal
Kaspersky kernal removal - Apple Community
How can one remove system extensions that… - Apple Community
Thanks for the info. I really appreciate it! Not sure how I have kapersky on my mac. Maybe I tried a free version many macs ago and this relic was left behind and followed me to newer macs. I am curious, though, as to why this message window does not appear on the mac from which I migrated? (running Catalina) Or the macbook before that?
In any case, Could you please tell me how to remove it.
Thanks in advance
Thank you for the Report. We will dissect it in detail.
Will get back to you soon
Window opens to "Kav_agent quit unexpectedly" message after login on brand new macair running Ventura.
