BackService popup Won't go away after device transfer

After a not so smooth transfer from old Macbook Air to new one, the minute I finished the transfer, I got a pop up "BackService" Not Opened - Apple could not verify “BackService” is free of malware that may harm your Mac or compromise your privacy.


I have read previous posts and done everything that was suggested and that I am capable of doing - to no avail. Regardless of which pop-up response I submit (Done or Move to Trash), it just keeps coming back up. I have searched EVERYWHERE for anything related to BackService and found nothing and have deleted anything and everything that isn't Apple product or something mainstream.


Running Sequoia. Brand new Air. M3.


I just don't know what to do...

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Dec 10, 2024 1:18 PM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2024 3:32 PM

If you have not done so already, download Malwarebytes:


https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac-download


and have it scan your system. If it doesn't turn up anything, check here:


Library/StagedExtensions/Library/Application Support/CleverFiles


and if you find it there, delete it, though I suspect Malwarebytes will indeed find it.


Regards.

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Dec 10, 2024 3:32 PM in response to Iam2poor

If you have not done so already, download Malwarebytes:


https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac-download


and have it scan your system. If it doesn't turn up anything, check here:


Library/StagedExtensions/Library/Application Support/CleverFiles


and if you find it there, delete it, though I suspect Malwarebytes will indeed find it.


Regards.

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