I have a 2012 iMac, running OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. Is there any way to scan for malware without buying a program?

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pbuffa Author

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I have a 2012 iMac, running OS X Yosemite 10.10.2. Is there any way to scan for malware without buying a program?

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Apr 1, 2015 7:56 AM

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FoxFifth

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Apr 1, 2015 8:22 AM in response to pbuffa

The following articles give a good overview of Mac Malware and Adware and what, if anything, you may want to do:

http://www.thesafemac.com/mmg/

http://www.thesafemac.com/arg/

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Old Toad

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Apr 2, 2015 11:50 AM in response to pbuffa

Have you been having some problems that make you think you may have malware installed?

Download and run Etrecheck. Copy and paste the results into your reply. Etrecheck is a diagnostic tool that was developed by one of the most respected users here (and recommended by Apple Support personnel) in the ASC to help identify the more obvious culprits that can adversely affect a Mac's performance.

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