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I got mac defender malware any ideas how to remove it from my macbook

please help me get these criminals off my computer

MacBook, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on May 10, 2011 5:35 AM

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May 10, 2011 5:36 AM in response to Mrtuition

Follow the instructions here.

http://www.macrumors.com/2011/05/02/new-macdefender-malware-threat-for-mac-os-x/

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May 10, 2011 8:24 PM in response to Carolyn Samit

Actually, that's not the best way to remove everything as the spotlight search won't find it all. I think you'll find this one to be more informative http://www.reedcorner.net/news.php/?p=138.

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I got mac defender malware any ideas how to remove it from my macbook

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