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  1. T

    'Spigot' malware deleted but browsers still not responding?

    Hi I'm new here! I somehow managed to infect my poor Mac with the 'spigot' malware (also labelled under searchme.safariextz ???) which came up detected on my AVG Antivirus installed I put it in quarantine unsure whether to delete it or not Ended up deleting it But since then my browsers still...
  2. J

    I have adware (DoubleClick?) and can't get rid of it.

    As the title suggests, I have some kind of hijacking adware that is constantly trying to force a redirect. Fortunately, the pages it's trying to force redirect me to all have bad certificates, so I just hit "cancel" every time it tries, but that's really obnoxious when it's constantly doing...
  3. CharlieJames91

    Web browsers randomly lose connectivity

    Hi – I have a problem with all my web browsers, after using my mac for some time they all just lose connectivity to the internet, but all my other apps are working fine (Outlook/Spotify etc). I have pinged www.google.com and everything seems fine? Once I restart my machine the problem goes away...
  4. l0renz

    Malware on my Mac?

    Hi all Recently I downloaded a disk image file from the internet which had some consequences. It installed MacKeeper and a HelperBar safari extension. Those are the files I could find. However, when I read articles on the internet, some words from that article are highlighted, to point out it's...
    • l0renz
    • Thread
    • access enforcement file junk malware privacy scam security spam
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: macOS
  5. N

    Malware on my mac

    hey guys! i think my mac was infected to malware every time after i'm connecting my laptop to my wifi and internet some pop-up maybe! showing on my desktop how can in resolve this problem??? sorry for my language :( thanks!
  6. r0k

    Resolved Malwarish Adware on OSX (via Chrome)

    The other day I was trying to buy something on Amazon when little window tiles popped up offering the same thing at Target. I ignored it because I figured it must be some relatively harmless adware on Amazon. Then it popped up on other sites including Macrumors! I also started getting redirected...
  7. alvesik

    iPhone Malware on non jailbroken 6s?

    Hey guys, long time reader, first time poster I updated to 9.3 monday, and immediately it was buggy mainly in the control panel (flashlight greyed out, not showing active media in control panel and also the play button kept freezing in the music app.) Tuesday, I noticed about a 20% drop in...
    • alvesik
    • Thread
    • ios9.3 malware
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: iOS 9
  8. yukulele

    Top #1 in AppStore - Password Stealing App

    Hey there In Switzerland and Germany (and propably other countries), this app: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/who-cares-me-instadetector/id1059156366?mt=8 is on Charts ranking in free at #1. Last year the same app was in the app store and pulled for stealing passwords...
  9. ohboy

    Security setup on OS X device?

    What is your setup? What is a sufficient security setup for an OS X device? What is overkill? I am running Yosemite and have Sophos and Malwarebytes Ant-Malware installed. I just received the computer I'm using and plan to run those programs a few times a month. I also have a VPN installed, but...
    • ohboy
    • Thread
    • malware security sophos
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: macOS
  10. N

    Is my computer hacked?

    I have a Macbook Air (2010) OS 10.10.4 Today I was on the computer and my iSight camera light randomly came on. I quickly checked my dock to see if anything was running that I wasn't aware of. I saw that Java was opened and when I clicked the icon it came up as 'stub'. I immediately closed the...
  11. P

    Transmission 2.9 might be malware-infected. Update to 2.91 instead

    https://www.transmissionbt.com
    • p3ncil
    • Thread
    • malware transmission
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Mac Apps
  12. levet

    Bug or actual problem?

    So about a week and a half ago I got a message saying I need to change my iphone 6 passcode within 60 minutes. I did so from a 4 to 8 digit passcode. No problems until a couple days ago when i plugged my iphone into my mac to charge and I got a message saying that there was an update available...
  13. S

    Malware locked my MBP ??? Help!

    Is it possible that I accidentally installed malware that took over my computer via the "Profile" section and locked the computer? It is now asking for a 6 digit code. When I attempt recovery mode it is asking what I believe to be a Firmware Password. I bought the MBP used and somebody else was...
    • samirnyc
    • Thread
    • apple deployment program authentication lock firmware passwork locked macbook pro retina malware profiles stolen computer
    • Replies: 21
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  14. E

    text files auto-downloaded on twitter = malware?

    Hi, First a caveat: If I'm posting this on the wrong thread (sorry!); Please let me know so I can repost it somewhere else an avoid annoying everyone. Also, I have contacted twitter about this but have so far had no reply, so I thought I would post it here presuming it might be a problem with...
  15. Certainspider

    iPad 2 security

    Hi, I recently got an email with possible malware on my iPhone and it got me thinking about how I can protect my iPad. My iPad is running on OS 9.3 and seems very slow these last few days. Could anyone recommend a program that would scan for and destroy malware/virus' and also clean up my iPad...
  16. Certainspider

    General Possible malware threat.

    I thought I got an email from a friend with a web link but when i checked she said she hadn't sent it. In the email when I had clicked on the link, it opened to a blank page. I'm worried that this process has downloaded some malware onto my iPhone. Is there anything I can do to check and is...
  17. ForrestX

    Spigot Malware in El Capitan?

    I have a Mac Mini Late 2012 with Mavericks. I want to upgrade to OS X Server (server.app on Apple Store) but it requires Yosemite or El Capitan. Yosemite is no longer available on App Store, downloaded El Capitan. Using Carbon Copy Cloner (CCC), I backup to a bootable1TB USB disk Install El...
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