How to get rid of a virus on MacBook Pro?

How to get rid of a virus on Macbook pro



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Posted on May 17, 2023 8:12 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2023 8:28 PM

Mmcherne Said:

"virus: How to get rid of a virus on Macbook pro"

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Ridding of a Virus on a Mac:

You Can't. Why? Because there is no such thing as a virus on a Mac. What makes you suspect that you have a virus? If you got a popup message informing you of this, then it is a scam.


Report Items to Apple:

Take some screenshots of this, and forward it off to AppleUse my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip


So, what to do...

Scan your Mac for Malware: 

Use MalwareBytes for Mac --- This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. It was Developed by longtime users of these forums, making it the only trustworthy Security Software for a Mac.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller
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May 17, 2023 8:28 PM in response to Mmcherne

Mmcherne Said:

"virus: How to get rid of a virus on Macbook pro"

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Ridding of a Virus on a Mac:

You Can't. Why? Because there is no such thing as a virus on a Mac. What makes you suspect that you have a virus? If you got a popup message informing you of this, then it is a scam.


Report Items to Apple:

Take some screenshots of this, and forward it off to AppleUse my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip


So, what to do...

Scan your Mac for Malware: 

Use MalwareBytes for Mac --- This is software that searches for malware/adware. So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. It was Developed by longtime users of these forums, making it the only trustworthy Security Software for a Mac.

Downloads:

  1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
  2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller

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