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mac os 10.6.8 how to remove malware

I want to remove malware that is redirecting my safari browser and displayning adverts related to the subject that I am browsing.

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010), Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 7, 2013 12:45 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2013 4:15 PM

There are two answers to that question, actually three!


How to prevent ads and pop-ups: Download and install GlimmerBlocker: http://glimmerblocker.org/


How to prevent re-direction:


Adding Open DNS codes to your Network Preferences, should give good results in terms of speed-up as well as added security, (including anti-phishing and redirects) (Full information about Open DNS is here: http://www.opendns.com/home/nobloat ) and further independent information can be read here:


http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57338784-263/free-dnscrypt-tool-enhances-ma c-web-security/?tag=mncol;txt


and here:


http://www.macworld.com/article/1146064/troubleshootdns.html?t=234


Open System Preferences/Network. Double click on your connection type, or select it in the drop-down menu, and in the box marked 'DNS Servers' add the following two numbers:


208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220


(You can also enter them if you click on Advanced and then DNS)


Thirdly: malware!


There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘trojans’ another. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac will NOT be infected by a virus, it may have other security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat.



You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful:


https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435


The User Tip (which you are welcome to print out and retain for future reference) seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.

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Jan 7, 2013 4:15 PM in response to Raybo8

There are two answers to that question, actually three!


How to prevent ads and pop-ups: Download and install GlimmerBlocker: http://glimmerblocker.org/


How to prevent re-direction:


Adding Open DNS codes to your Network Preferences, should give good results in terms of speed-up as well as added security, (including anti-phishing and redirects) (Full information about Open DNS is here: http://www.opendns.com/home/nobloat ) and further independent information can be read here:


http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-57338784-263/free-dnscrypt-tool-enhances-ma c-web-security/?tag=mncol;txt


and here:


http://www.macworld.com/article/1146064/troubleshootdns.html?t=234


Open System Preferences/Network. Double click on your connection type, or select it in the drop-down menu, and in the box marked 'DNS Servers' add the following two numbers:


208.67.222.222

208.67.220.220


(You can also enter them if you click on Advanced and then DNS)


Thirdly: malware!


There are many forms of ‘Malware’ that can affect a computer system, of which ‘a virus’ is but one type, ‘trojans’ another. Using the strict definition of a computer virus, no viruses that can attack OS X have so far been detected 'in the wild', i.e. in anything other than laboratory conditions. The same is not true of other forms of malware, such as Trojans. Whilst it is a fairly safe bet that your Mac will NOT be infected by a virus, it may have other security-related problem, but more likely a technical problem unrelated to any malware threat.



You may find this User Tip on Viruses, Trojan Detection and Removal, as well as general Internet Security and Privacy, useful:


https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-2435


The User Tip (which you are welcome to print out and retain for future reference) seeks to offer guidance on the main security threats and how to avoid them.

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