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Hi, today I’ve switched on my iMac and there is a warning window:

”ReceiverHelper” will damage your computer. This file was downloaded on an unknown date. Report malware to Apple to protect other users.

I can’t seem to delete or remove this message either by clicking OK or clicking ‘Shoe in Finder’. Nor can I drag it to the bin.

what should I do? Thanks

iMac 27″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 16, 2021 12:33 PM

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Mal-S

Level 5

5,050 points

Sep 16, 2021 01:37 PM in response to Southampton1976

ReceiverHelper is Adware (Malware) so try running Malwarebytes.

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