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How do you clear possible malware from your Mac Mini CTO?



Mac mini (M2, 2023)

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 12:09 PM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2023 12:24 PM

MalwareBytes may not be needed if you describe what you are seeing. The most common problem are Notifications that tell you that you have a virus and can be solved easily by going to Safari > Settings > Websites > Notifications, and Deny websites from sending notifications.


MalwareBytes is effective only when needed, so a description of your problem may be beneficial.

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Jul 13, 2023 12:24 PM in response to l32-b19

MalwareBytes may not be needed if you describe what you are seeing. The most common problem are Notifications that tell you that you have a virus and can be solved easily by going to Safari > Settings > Websites > Notifications, and Deny websites from sending notifications.


MalwareBytes is effective only when needed, so a description of your problem may be beneficial.

Jul 13, 2023 12:19 PM in response to l32-b19

You download the free trial (14-day) of Malwarebytes for Mac, install and run it, then remove it from its Help menu. If you actually have any malware, the application may or may not report what it finds and removes. Reboot your Mac afterward.


You can avoid malware infestations in the future by only installing software that you directly obtained from the vendor site, or Apple's Mac App Store.

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