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  1. Azamato

    I think I have malware.. but nothing seems to help

    Hey guys I got the Macbook Pro 13 from late 2015 and I love it since it's perfect for my studies. Yesterday I was grinding my studies as usual since it's exam period and as I was typing in Word a weird message came up saying mmy computer is running low on memory but it looked really weird and...
  2. W

    Uninstall Avast completely? (malware?)

    Today suddenly an app called 'Avast' turned itself on. I did not voluntarily install it - it appears to have made its way onto my system somehow mysteriously last month, from the date I could see of when it was created on my system. It had an uninstall function but that asked me for my...
  3. F

    Setapp has insidious and scary behavior.

    I have a very annoying issue, and to be honest, now it's become infuriating. I'm hoping other people with similar issues can see this post and hopefully we can get resolution. I downloaded, via CleanMyMac X, something called Setapp. This is a well known app, kind of like a pseudo Mac App Store...
    • Fantastic_Duck
    • Thread
    • mac ox contextual menu services malware setapp
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: macOS
  4. bogdanw

    Using hosts to block ads and malware in Catalina

    As Apple restricted extensions' capabilities, an alternative approach might more effective. The hosts file can be used to block acces to defined domains, thus preventig every application from accesing it. By using custom lists of domains, ads and malware can be blocked. GitHub user Dani3lSun...
  5. M

    what is expertcity.com?

    I thought this forum would be frequented by seasoned internet vets, so here goes. My security software suite (Intego NetBarrier) keeps warning me that "g2p_commagenthost" is trying to connect to expertcity.com via some complex URL and asks me if I should allow. Does anyone know what this program...
  6. IDMah

    Safari - Being Paranoid donesn't mean they aren't out to get me! Hahah!

    HI all. Just being paranoid. I've noticed now safari Version 12.1.2 (14607.3.9) is asking for Keychain access. Only pops up window once and a while a so don't have a screen shot. But it's a white box, and with keychain request.. Anyone else have this?
    • IDMah
    • Thread
    • malware safari
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  7. T

    iPhone 6(S)/Plus Amazon Smishing

    I got a text that I thought was legitimate from Amazon Prime surprise. But now I think it was a smishing scam. What do I need to do. I started to fill out the info but stopped before I gave them a phone number. I have turned off the WIFI and turned off cellular data. If they have installed...
  8. camelia

    Resolved PUP detection

    Hello, My Antivirus is detecting 2 files as Potentially Unwanted Program I know, there is a very few malware out there that can affect macOS I know, macOS is safe and doesn't really need an Antivirus protection, (Maybe MBAM for Mac just to check If everything is ok) I know, a PUP detection...
  9. R

    Macbook Pro (Late 2013) heats up and shuts down

    I have a late 2013 Macbook Pro and starting a couple weeks ago while not doing any intensive work just browsing basic websites, my computer froze up and then shut down. It gets really hot above the keyboard, freezes, and then shuts down. Here are my specs: Late 2013 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 Dual...
    • RKolton
    • Thread
    • battery heat high sierra macbook macbook pro malware osx 10.13.6 overheat shutdown
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. jbardi77

    Free Malware

    Hello All, My bank account got hacked and my apple ID has been compromised. Does anyone know if there is still any removal apps for my Macbook Air? it's behaving very odd and it has been a while since I could use Adwarmedic, which is now Malwarebytes. It solved my problem last time but I am...
  11. Q

    An issue with Google Software Update and Little Snitch

    Now, I'm sure most of us are aware with Google's malware Software Update, which installs itself when using Google apps, and we know ksfetch malfunctions with Little Snitch and triggers an alarm window, which pops every couple of hours. I've looked online, but all the solutions I found and tried...
  12. JessieKid

    remotemanagementd

    hi Posted this on Apple discussion but no love yet so figure I’d try here since I always seem to find answers via google to macrumors anthow. Is this log remotemanagementd log... ...normal on iPhone XS Max 12.1.2? I am prob being paranoid... it’s been super slow for a couple months now and...
    • JessieKid
    • Thread
    • 12.1.2 iphone malware paranoid question
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 12
  13. T

    How to remove RTBuddy / Pegasus malware

    I found RTBuddy in the logs of an old iPhone. Looks like it comes from the Pegasus malware: Details on RTBuddy: https://www.reddit.com/r/jailbreak/comments/4zokxg/discussion_pegasus_analysis_of_apt_attack_ios/ Also found this technical details explaining what RTBuddy is...
  14. P

    Which On Demand Malware Scanner To Go For?

    Hi all, I am debating to buy one of these AV products. I will install AV because I want to scan for windows virus as well so do not put down the argument of "MacOS does not need AV". I am also aware that there are no known MacOS virus out in the wild, only some malware that will be evaded by...
    • Penlocky
    • Thread
    • anti malware antivirus antivirus for iphone cyber security internet security macos malware pups security
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  15. L

    Accidentally clicked a scam email link...

    As the title suggests, I accidentally clicked on a scam email link. I realised my mistake almost instantly and closed the tab before it had time to load. Shortly thereafter, I went to use spotlight to search the term "Malwarebytes Anti Malware", though for some reason typing this phrase crashes...
  16. DagNabbitt

    Octoshape Infinite HD

    After upgrading my MacBook Pro to Mojave, on every boot-up, I get this notice: "InfiniteHD.app" wants access to control "System Events.app". Allowing control will provide access to documents and data in "System Events.app", and to perform actions within that app. [Don't Allow] [OK]...
  17. T

    Have I been hacked?

    I belive someone is hosting a webhost server or something to change website content. Also, if i google certain words the first meaning of the word is often wrong. I had someone over who did an badusb attack on me. i think someone is hosting a mirror server to mirror my whole computer.. here is...
  18. jparker402

    Spyware/Malware/Viruses on the iPhone?

    Saw an article on the Microsoft News site (on my iPhone app) about antivirus software for the iPhone. Had never looked into it, so I started browsing here and on the internet. Also looked and saw that there are antivirus apps in the iPhone App store. All I got was confused! Can't find much...
  19. IDMah

    Ethernet nope, wifi yes. WTF?

    Hi all. So my GF installed one of the those evil "Adobe Flash Updates" I've cleaned it up (Avast and Malwarebytes)... I think. but! Now We keep loosing the ethernet connection. Every other computer in the house and we have a few work on ethernet but her iMac will not hold the connection...
    • IDMah
    • Thread
    • ethernet ethernet connection malware network connection error virus
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: macOS Sierra (10.12)
  20. A

    Antivirus on Mac - yes or no?

    Hi guys, So I finally bought my new MacBook Air after being a Windows fan for years. I'm not really sure how it goes with antivirus in Mac, is it really necessary? I always thought Mac computers are safe from junk but I googled it and it doesn't look like they are… you think Mac can get...
    • Ariel12
    • Thread
    • anti virus mac malware virus virus protection
    • Replies: 42
    • Forum: Mac Apps
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