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How to stop malware pop-ups on macOS Monterey

Since I updated my macbook pro yesterday to macOS monterey malware pop-ups keep on showing

when I click "show in finder" it won't locate the file. How to get rid of this malware pop-up?



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Earlier Mac models

Posted on Mar 29, 2024 5:52 PM

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Mar 30, 2024 7:07 AM in response to rph_mjl

First, start your Mac in "Safe Mode": How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support. Starting in Safe Mode takes longer than usual so let it finish.


While in that mode, drag all the files in those three folders to the Trash except those with the following in their names:


Adobe

Canva

Google

Microsoft

Skype

Zoom


Those are ok. Remove all the others.


Then, restart your Mac normally and confirm the alert messages cease to appear.

How to stop malware pop-ups on macOS Monterey

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