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Yahoo Virus

What is the best way to get rid of the virus/malware that redirects all internet searches through yahoo?


iMac 27″, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 2, 2022 6:23 AM

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Posted on May 2, 2022 8:53 AM

Go step by step and test.


   1. Remove unknown profiles if present.

      System Preferences > Profiles

      Open System Preferences,  select “General and click  the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

      When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.

      Section: Remove a configuration profile from your Mac

      Profiles: Use configuration profiles to standardize settings on Mac computers - Apple Support


  2. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

      Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support

      Change Extensions preferences in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


   3. Check for adware.

       Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.


  4. Reset search engine:    Customize searching in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

  5. Reset  Homepage.   Change your homepage in Safari on Mac - Apple Support 

6. Check proxies. SOCKS?

      System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies

      Deselect   any  proxies if selected.  

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May 2, 2022 8:53 AM in response to bab1990

Go step by step and test.


   1. Remove unknown profiles if present.

      System Preferences > Profiles

      Open System Preferences,  select “General and click  the “Profiles” icon ( a checkmark on a gear) .

      When Profiles pane opens, select the unknown profile and click the minus button at the bottom.

      Section: Remove a configuration profile from your Mac

      Profiles: Use configuration profiles to standardize settings on Mac computers - Apple Support


  2. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions

      Get extensions to customize Safari on Mac - Apple Support

      Change Extensions preferences in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


   3. Check for adware.

       Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

       For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4      Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

       Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

       Click the “Scan” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

       Restart the computer and relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.

       Scan for Malware again.


       Additional steps  if necessary.


  4. Reset search engine:    Customize searching in Safari on Mac - Apple Support

  5. Reset  Homepage.   Change your homepage in Safari on Mac - Apple Support 

6. Check proxies. SOCKS?

      System Preferences > Network > Advanced > Proxies

      Deselect   any  proxies if selected.  

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