I have a MacBook Pro running Yosemite.
I thought I was downloading a new version of Java and now seem to be infected with some sort of malware. Pop ups all over the place.
I was always told not to worry about virus protection with a Mac, but maybe that's no longer true. How can I get rid of what is causing these problems?
MacBook Pro (13-inch Late 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5)
Hi. Follow the instructions on this web page in order to manually remove adware from your mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
You may also find adware removal guide on this page http://www.thesafemac.com/arg-identification/
If you do not want to remove adware manually use adware medic tool in order to scan and remove it: http://www.adwaremedic.com/
Download, open adwaremedic dmg file , and run it by clicking “Scan for Adware” button to remove adware.
Once done, quit AdwareMedic and restart your mac.
Install adblock for your browser: https://adblockplus.org/
Hi. Follow the instructions on this web page in order to manually remove adware from your mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987
You may also find adware removal guide on this page http://www.thesafemac.com/arg-identification/
If you do not want to remove adware manually use adware medic tool in order to scan and remove it: http://www.adwaremedic.com/
Download, open adwaremedic dmg file , and run it by clicking “Scan for Adware” button to remove adware.
Once done, quit AdwareMedic and restart your mac.
Install adblock for your browser: https://adblockplus.org/
There are at least two schools of thought expressed by experienced users here in this Apple community regarding malware and popups.
One school primarily uses free application(s); the second school requires no additional software and just some simple steps on your part.
Read these (of many threads) discussions.
Yosemite OS X & MacKeeper I can't unistall
Got a malware on OS X Yosemite, how do I get rid of it?
Pop up problems in Safari on OS X Yosemite!
See these Apple notes:
Remove unwanted adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac - Apple Support
Safari 8 (Yosemite): Security pane of Safari preferences
Thanks for the speedy help!
You are welcome - credit goes to those in the links who give good advice on removing malware as well as avoiding malware.
How do I get rid of malware?
