Malware and pop-up ads

Hello. I have been getting pop-up tabs with ads in both safari and chrome. I had this same problem with my last MacBook. How does this end?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Sep 23, 2023 2:15 PM

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Posted on Sep 23, 2023 2:40 PM

"Learn how to block pop-up windows and handle persistent ads 

on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. ~ If you see pop-ups on your Mac

that just won’t go away, you might have unintentionally down-

loaded and installed adware (advertising-supported software)

or other unwanted software."


Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


Learn More:


[An actual malware item, might be found & addressed, by use

of free version 'MalwareBytes for Mac' direct from maker site.]


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Sep 23, 2023 2:40 PM in response to Gabbygecan

"Learn how to block pop-up windows and handle persistent ads 

on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. ~ If you see pop-ups on your Mac

that just won’t go away, you might have unintentionally down-

loaded and installed adware (advertising-supported software)

or other unwanted software."


Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


Learn More:


[An actual malware item, might be found & addressed, by use

of free version 'MalwareBytes for Mac' direct from maker site.]


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