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Identify malware suspicious files URGENT

I would need help to identify the suspicious files and delete them, as I keep getting “will damage your computer” alerts and pop-ups in safari and chrome.

Mac mini, macOS 12.0

Posted on Nov 17, 2024 7:01 AM

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Nov 17, 2024 7:46 AM in response to rosarrosaee

Related: About those "<app> will damage your computer" … - Apple Community


That looks like mostly-duplicated info posted twice, and with one copy partially obscured by the dock.


For the fully-visible window, boot into safe mode, and remove the following highlighted files:




Here is how to get per-window screenshots, and without a hunk of the dock:



Looks like a slightly different version of the usual file name obfuscation is in use, too.

Identify malware suspicious files URGENT

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