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what is macdefender and is it needed for macbook pro

What is Macdefender? This software tried to download on my computer by itself and during that process said I had viruses on my computer including a trojan. Is it necessary to have a virus software on my Macbook pro? Should I be concerned that several viruses were noted and if so, what should I do? Thanks.

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.7), virus ware, spy ware questions

Posted on Apr 30, 2011 9:49 AM

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May 22, 2011 1:03 AM in response to MacJoseph

Hi Joseph,


I just experienced the MacDefender Malware. Thanks to you I managed to remove.


However, my Downloads folder has these items:-

(a) albkpq3.exe

(b) bracacelika.exe

(c) i00dvoym.exe

(d) w9.exe

(e) setup.exe


What are these? If these on my laptop now as a result of of the Malware, do I just trash them and them empty trash?


Many thanks.


Regards,

Shahareen

May 22, 2011 8:12 AM in response to MacJoseph

So if there are no "macdefender" or words similar in the Activity monitor section or applications then I'm safe? I was downloading google images and saw "The scan" starting. I immediately closed out of it. I didn't install or sign up or password anything.

I don't see any malware-like words in my applications-Activity etc. But now, occasionally my computer will take several minutes to load a page. Never did that before.

What do you think? Anybody have Ideas?

Should I download the clamxav and run it to check for this?

Mac newbie here!

what is macdefender and is it needed for macbook pro

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