Reset Mini M1 redirects upon first use of Safari

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Reset Mini M1 redirects upon first use of Safari

Im not certain what else i can do. I first downloaded Open Office then found i had a redirecting virus. I did resets twice but upon 1st attempt to go to a website i get a redirect. It happens after i get a warning that im not visiting an https. When i click the Go there button i am redirected. Both times this has happened with a complete reset-no data transferred.

the first time it happened i dowloaded the Mac malware tool plus bought the Malware Bytes. Neither one found anything.

so i did a second complete reset. This time i did not download anything but do the normal setup. Then went to a site i know is safe...and bam! Another redirect at first use.

This mini is unusable unless i can fix it.

Mac mini, macOS 14.3

Posted on Mar 5, 2024 7:55 AM

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Beanpicker Author

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Mar 6, 2024 3:07 PM in response to BDAqua

Thank you for the reply. Yes, I did look at those, and I downloaded two different malware apps. But I did find it...finally!! I didn't even consider this but it makes perfect sense. My internet router used to have a private password, but then had to reset and I have just been using the default printed on the bottom. One I went in and reset my router, I had no more problems. this makes perfect sense because my iPad that I hadn't used in a long time had the same virus when I used it the other night.

I hope this helps others... I just couldn't see how a brand new computer could get redirects like that. Thanks again for your help.

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BDAqua

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Mar 5, 2024 3:49 PM in response to Beanpicker

See if this helps...

Safari > Preferences > Extensions.

Look for extensions that you do not recognize, then remove them. Once done, you need to change your homepage and preferred search engine on Safari.

If not...

Are you running any VPN, Anti-Virus, or Cleaning apps?

We need to see what all is running, a report from this will not display any personal info...

Using EtreCheck - Apple Community

EtreCheck is a FREE simple little diagnostic tool to display the important details of your system configuration and allow you to copy that information to the Clipboard. It is meant to be used with Apple Support Communities to help people help you with your Mac. It will not display any personal info.

https://www.etrecheck.com/

Thanks for Old Toad’s etrecheck instructions…

Slow iMac 2017 - Apple Community

Use the Note tool on the bottom of this editor's toolbar, as shown in the image, to copy and paste the output from EtreCheck. In a Reply before you click post, look for this to add longer texts...

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BDAqua

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Mar 6, 2024 4:36 PM in response to Beanpicker

Good work my friend! :)

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Reset Mini M1 redirects upon first use of Safari

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