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  1. 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...
  2. 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...
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    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...
  4. 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?
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    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...
  6. 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...
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    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...
  8. 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...
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    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...
  10. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    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...
  14. 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]...
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    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...
  16. 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...
  17. 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...
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    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...
  19. GeeHendo

    iPad logs, is enrolled in MDME... but definitely shouldn’t be!!

    Posted this on Apple support 2 weeks ago but I’ve heard zero back... am running 11.2.6. Noticed something odd in my logs when trying to investigate why my iPad had been running REALLY slowly on a fresh install... just concerned what the following might mean? This is has always been a...
  20. anthony818N

    Why does Safari show history of sites I have never been on?

    I have an iPhone 8 Plus with up to date software. I have noticed that my Safari has some sites in the History that I have never visited. For example, this is going to sound very strange, but one thing that appeared was a search from the Expedia website, the page displayed a Payment for a...