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Virus I can't shift


This notification keeps on popping up. Norton, Sophia and other anti-virus software suites can't detect it. What should I do to shift it?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Jan 25, 2024 1:47 PM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2024 1:50 PM

Please see the very informative user tip below. 


Stop unwanted Notifications - Apple Community


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Jan 26, 2024 2:34 AM in response to SimbaCub

User wrote " This notification keeps on popping up. Norton, Sophia and other anti-virus software suites can't detect it. What should I do to shift it? "


The above implies that Norton AV software, Sophia software is installed and used on this computer ?


If Yes proceed to below


If not follow the advise from @ stedman1



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.



Virus I can't shift

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