Is the "ICQ.Port.Scan" Trojan also a threat for Apple laptops? If so, how to remove it?

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MACAIR2013 Author

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Is the "ICQ.Port.Scan" Trojan also a threat for Apple laptops? If so, how to remove it?

Dear support community,

have you also encountered messages on instant messaging sites saying that your computer is affected by a virus "ICQ.Port.Scan" ?

From an internet search I understand that it is a serious threat for windows machines.

yet, how about apple computers? Can they also be infected with this ICQ.Port.Scan tracking tool (hackers)? Curious to hear your advise.

If so, how can one check that a computer is affected? How does one remove that unwanted program?

Many thanks for sharing your views and advise.

Posted on Jun 13, 2014 6:22 PM

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Barney-15E

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Jun 13, 2014 8:35 PM in response to MACAIR2013

No expert, but from what I found it is windows only. Did the Popup offer you a free cleaning tool, also?

Unless you transfer a file onto their server, there is no way they can scan your computer and determine it has a virus on it.

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John Galt

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Jun 14, 2014 7:32 AM in response to MACAIR2013

Any unsolicited popup that appears while browsing a website should be summarily dismissed. If you remain concerned about it, post a screenshot (see below).

If you ever see a popup indicating it detected registry errors, that your Mac is infected with some ick, or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it.

To take a screenshot hold ⌘ Shift 4 to create a selection crosshair. Click and hold while you drag the crosshair over the area you wish to capture and then release the mouse button. You will hear a "camera shutter" sound. This will deposit a screenshot on your Desktop.

If you can't find it on your Desktop look in your Documents or Downloads folder.

When you post your response, click the "camera" icon above the text field.

This will display a dialog box which enables you to choose the screenshot file (remember it's on your Desktop) and click the Insert Image button.