how do I remove Stags,bluekai.com pop up when using ebay

That was my first option to get rid of stagsbluekai, because I heard that High Sierra is good for internet security and checks. It did remove stags and probably other things as well. Unfortunately, after installing it I no longer could use a VGA/Minidisplay connector to project images (VGA-hooked monitors were no longer detected). I went to Apple Assistance and after a bit of back and forth they admitted that VGA was not supported by High Sierra and considered too obsolete to be patched up. As a result I had to uninstall High Sierra and go back to my older OS. Good thing I had indeed made a backup copy of the entire disk.

I have tried Eric's and other suggestions here and in other forums and AVAST worked immediately for me.

franco de port wrote:

However, are you implying that bluekai is not at all a malware (in spite of numerous statements online to the contrary)?

That is correct, it is not. Beware of searches like "remove bluekai", as you will always come up with scam websites trying to peddle a "cure" for whatever it is you're searching for a way to remove, even in cases where there is nothing to remove and it's not malware, as in this case.

Hi, as I posted before, that was also my first response to the bluekai problem. I upgraded to High Sierra and it got rid of that problem. But it created other problems (VGA display link stopped functioning). That was when I contacted Apple Support, who after a couple phone calls told me there was no way to restore VGA display and to go back to my old system. Apple Support, incidentally, was nice and willing but essentially offered no practical help. IT was after restoring my 10.9.5 that I found the advice about Avast. Which, I repeat, is not a great solution but better than nothing. What I have not tried it so upgrade to say, 10.10; just for lack of time and energy.

None of this worked for me. I can't delete the website from history as I never opened the website. I'm getting an "invalid certificate" pop up for this site that will not go away.

I have the same problem also getting invalid certificate pop up

How does one get rid of that?

Thank you, Beth and Franco! AVAST worked for me, too. Thanks, Avast!

AVAST sounds great but there is another thread on Apple Discussions forum with this same exact problem that suggested that downloading certain cleanup systems could affect your computer in other ways (AVAST was not mentioned). As I am not a computer expert has anybody who has now fixed the issue with AVAST experiencing anything affecting other aspects of the computer? I do want to try AVAST but wanted to check the subsequent computer performance for those who have had success. Thanks!!

Thanks - was that Outlook that was affected? Where does one find the "mail shield" and what is the function?

I appreciate your reply of course but would be helpful for others as well that had success to report any subsequent issues - thanks!

I tried AVAST and it did nothing to stop the pop ups. I could not see an option in the settings that addressed this issue. All it did was scan the hard drive - - which in my case was clean. I also deleted the cookies/website data, but that did not help. It always pops up for me when I go to real estate websites; Zillow & Trulia. Just started last week.

Thank you very much @thomas_r for this very instructive post. I have been aware of the unpleasant sides of Avast for some time (and see them again now) but this time did not find another solution (installing High Sierra got rid of bluekai or rather the certificate warning for bluekai, but then some basic functionalities had stopped working and I had to de-install it). I suppose I could try 10.10. However, are you implying that bluekai is not at all a malware (in spite of numerous statements online to the contrary)?

The last time I upgraded, some older programs and applications would not work, it was a pain to get everything back working. So I'm hesitant also, but I'm going to back up my drive and do it. Thanks for your post, 5 stars to you.

KevJD wrote:

Just want to let everyone know - the upgrade to High Sierra worked fine

Upgrading to High Sierra is a good thing, security-wise. However, you should be aware that the jump from 10.9 to 10.13 is a huge one! That's akin to upgrading your car's stereo from an 8-track to a touch-screen CD-MP3 console. Not only are you going to have issues with your accessories (all your existing 8-track tapes will need to be replaced with something newer), there's some question about whether a car old enough to have an 8-track can even work with such a new console.

Similarly, with an upgrade from 10.9 to 10.13, you're almost guaranteed to have some apps that you rely on stop working and require a paid upgrade or outright replacement. You also need to think about not just whether High Sierra is compatible with your older Mac, but also whether it's advisable to run it. For example, High Sierra's new APFS filesystem is not advised for use on Macs with rotational hard drives, and it will run slower than the HFS+ filesystem used by Sierra and earlier. An SSD is really needed for High Sierra.

Be sure to do your homework before upgrading, or you may find you've traded this annoying issue with something more Earth-shattering.

Avast worked for me for a week or so, then stopped. The blue.akai virus is back. Has Apple addressed this issue with a software patch or even looked at it and offered their own advice? Come on Apple!! A virus on a MAC! On your own browser program, SAFARI! I miss Steve Jobs.

I don't know if anyone's considered the possibility this annoying pop up virus originated from Apple as another way of pushing users to upgrade. I am another anti icloud person and it's getting more and more difficult to have free choice.