Q: Adware / Malware on my mac, pls help!
Hi All,
There is a new Malware/Adware
I've been trying to do everything possible to remove it by clearing my browser history and removing any unwanted extensions, unfortunately this is not helping me much. Request you all to help remove this Adware/Malware.
I have a Mac Air 13" 2014 make, i'm running this on OS X Yosemite.
Your help is much appreciated. TIA
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MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2), null
Posted on Aug 25, 2015 6:16 AM
Some adware is easy to remove manually. Others very tedious as you have to dig through system folders to get rid of all the pieces.
You can follow Apple's manual instructions for removing adware.
It should be noted that Apple's manual removal instructions are typically outdated. Sometimes a lot outdated. It depends on when Apple last updated their instructions page. You can find much more up-to-date instructions on The Safe Mac's adware removal page.
The removal of Genieo can be dangerous if done incorrectly. As in, your Mac can be rendered unbootable. If you find components of Genieo as noted by either Apple's instructions of those found at The Safe Mac, make sure to follow them to the letter to put files in the trash, restart the Mac and empty the trash EXACTLY in the order listed.
Posted on Aug 25, 2015 9:22 AM