Is my MacBook safe after downloading a malicious file?

Remove this Third Party Security Software as per developers instructions ASAP

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. 

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 an 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.

Security. Built right in

Mac app security enhancements

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

There is Adware & Malware which will affect the computer and is generally downloaded from “ Shady “ Websites or Developers who Inject this software into the download.

Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, download directly from the Developer , the application Malwarebytes for Mac. 

It is free or paid for added features. 

Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.

Kushina2 wrote:

Thank you for your response. I understand that you are advising me to uninstall Antivirus BitMedic because it is not beneficial. You are also saying that the file I mentioned will not harm my MacBook, is that correct?

As for your advice to download Malwarebytes for Mac, I do not want to do that as long as there is no problem

The file you uploaded to VirusTotal has a .hta extension which is a Microsoft Internet Explorer file. It is likely you will not even be able to open it. That file type on Windows does contain executable code that could harbor a virus, but it will have no effect on the Mac. Any code that is executable in that file will not be able to run.

The scan and/or software you downloaded most likely also installed Malware. After deleting the program you downloaded using any provided uninstaller, if available, post a screen shot of these 3 file locations to make sure nothing else will be giving you trouble. You can go to Finder > Go > Go to Folder and paste each location there:

/Library/LaunchDaemons

/Library/LaunchAgents

~/Library/LaunchAgents

The advise to remove BitMedic is not only that it is not beneficial, but it likely installed additional Malware that you may find later that will give you additional problems or threats that require more software at a price. To make sure no additional Malware has been installed, you will need to provide the file locations from the previous post after removing BitMedic.

Kushina2 wrote:

Thank you for your response. I understand that you are advising me to uninstall Antivirus BitMedic because it is not beneficial. You are also saying that the file I mentioned will not harm my MacBook, is that correct?

As for your advice to download Malwarebytes for Mac, I do not want to do that as long as there is no problem

You seem to have misunderstood the suggestion for Malwarebytes.

Only IF there are certain types of malware that exhibit certain types of behaviour - then and only then use the suggest software

Otherwise there is no meed for this software

I do suggest listening to what @Mac Jim ID is suggesting on other related issues

The anti virus software you downloaded was a bigger threat to your Mac than any file you downloaded.