Macbook Pro extension window pop-up - McAfee WebAdvisor

MacBookPro_Guy wrote:

Hi, I keep getting this pop up on my screen off and on. However not sure what I need to do ?

https://discussions.apple.com/content/attachment/1c524a72-0f53-4b41-b221-f7fc320e27bb

Uninstall...(?)

Advised to uninstall all third party apps that are Cleaners/Optimizers/VPN/Anti-Virus

all known to cause issues on the macOS

Third party AntiVirus is not recommended— it typically does nothing but add issues to the macOS and competes directly with Apple’s own built in security:

macOS - Security - Apple macOS - Security - Apple

Apple Platform Security - Apple Apple Platform Security - Apple Support

Check your Safari>Settings>WebSites>Notifications

Part 1 of 2

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, in macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey and macOS 13 Ventura. 

The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.

The only Entity that can open and modify or alter this Volume is Apple.

That would occur when a update or UpGrade is performed.

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.

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

Part 2 of 2

Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions 

Third Party Security Software 

 McAfee, 

Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusions.

Definitely Uninstall WebAnalyzer. Also check Apple Menu > System Settings > General > Login Items. Check what runs on launch and in the background. You may have Adobe Acrobat Reader DC and OSMessageTracer running in the background which are fine to be left on, but others should be removed if you haven't specifically authorized them to run.

As said by many, uninstall all antivirus or cleaner apps using the provided uninstaller as well.