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oldmancoyote1

macrumors newbie
Original poster
Jun 11, 2017
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My mac is hacked! I'm getting illegal ads inserted in websites like Google News. What should I do?
 

daflake

macrumors 6502a
Apr 8, 2008
920
4,329
Not hacked, just some malware as mentioned. Do the above and you will be fine.
 

Gwendolini

macrumors 6502a
Feb 5, 2015
589
127
random
Download and run Malware Bytes
Stop visiting porn sites

Proper porn sites and even many improper ones don't have any malware, as they want their customers to return and not stay away.

It is like saying to stay away from all software download sites because CNET is ****.
 

AZhappyjack

Suspended
Jul 3, 2011
10,183
23,657
Happy Jack, AZ
Proper porn sites and even many improper ones don't have any malware, as they want their customers to return and not stay away.

It is like saying to stay away from all software download sites because CNET is ****.

"Proper porn" sites, as you put it also charge for access... the malware generally comes from the free sites hoping to cash in on drive-bys... trading porn for access to your computer and your life...
 

KALLT

macrumors 603
Sep 23, 2008
5,380
3,415
It's likely just adware. As suggested, Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac should find it. Alternatively, EtreCheck should find it too.
 

Gwendolini

macrumors 6502a
Feb 5, 2015
589
127
random
"Proper porn" sites, as you put it also charge for access... the malware generally comes from the free sites hoping to cash in on drive-bys... trading porn for access to your computer and your life...
There are many free sites who don't infect you with malware or want its own player, but since porn probably makes up 99% of the internet, there will be dozens of dozens of dozens of porn sites who do what you describe.
 
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