Have looked at the report.
Below are only aspects pertaining to the contain of the computer as it relates to the Menu Bar issue.
Though, there are some “ Noteworthy Others Issues “ which in good conscience can not be overlooked
Low performance - EtreCheck report took an unusually long time to run. Runtime: 5:59
Performance: Below Average
The fact the light weight Application Etrecheck took 5:59 Minutes to run and complete.
This is a very telling indicator of the Age and Condition of this computer.
Major Issues:
Battery failure - Your battery is reporting that it needs to be serviced.
Battery: Health = Service Battery - Cycle count = 802
High battery cycle count - Your battery may be losing capacity.
Batteries are considered Consumable Products. Over time it will degrade to a point where it needs to be replaced.
The usage is normal as the capacity will go up and down all the time and never stay always at 100%. Apple Batteries are rated for 1000 Full Battery Cycles and / or 80% Capacity before needing Evaluation or replacement.
Malware - Malware detected.
Unsigned files - There are unsigned software files installed that could be malicious and should be reviewed.
Configuration profiles found - This computer may have configuration profiles installed. These are sometimes used by malware.
Malware:
Launchd: /Library/LaunchAgents/com.MyMacUpdater.agent.plist
Executable: /Applications/MyMacUpdater/MyMacUpdater -guid 18087109644671125 -source mm-1821 -url http://request.macmymacupdater.com/macCheckForUpdates/ -brand MyMacUpdater
Reason: Malware name match
Launch Agents:
[Not Loaded] com.MyMacUpdater.agent.plist (Malware - installed 2023-02-21)
Command: /Applications/MyMacUpdater/MyMacUpdater -guid 18087109644671125 -source mm-1821 -url http://request.macmymacupdater.com/macCheckForUpdates/ -brand MyMacUpdater -current_version 1000
This computer is been infected with Malware
The Etrecheck Application should have offered to Remove this Malware .
Has the user availed themselves of this builtin feature to remove the Malware ?
https://etrecheck.com/en/features.html
Minor Issues:
No Time Machine backup - Time Machine backup not found.
As it is right now, the user is prepared to loose ALL Personal and Very Important Personal Data and Files
If this is not what they want , it is suggested to get an External Drive that is at least 2.5X Greater Drive capacity than the Internal Drive
Make Time Machine Backup is very useful
Configuration Profiles:
com.apple.wifi.managed
DisableAssociationMACRandomization
EAPClientConfiguration/EAPFASTUsePAC
EAPClientConfiguration/PayloadCertificateAnchorUUID[0]
HIDDEN_NETWORK
EAPClientConfiguration/EAPFASTProvisionPAC
OneTimeUserPassword
EAPClientConfiguration/UserName
EAPClientConfiguration/EAPFASTProvisionPACAnonymously
AutoJoin
EAPClientConfiguration/TLSTrustedServerNames[0]
EncryptionType
EAPClientConfiguration/AcceptEAPTypes[0]
SSID_STR
Antivirus software: Apple and Avast
2023-02-21 Antivirus One (3.8.8)
2023-02-22 Avast Security (15.6.0)
2023-02-22 AvastHUB (3.1.41)
There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX Foundation and Permission Limitation.
Additionally, in macOS 11 Big Sur, macOS 12 Monterey and macOS 13 Ventura.
The Operating System resides in a Sealed and Read Only Volume that can not be opened by the User nor by Third Party Applications.
The only Entity that can open and modify or alter this Volume is Apple.
That would occur when a update or UpGrade is performed.
The Only thing this Antivirus software is protecting is the Bank Account of the Developers and for zero return to the User aside from the problems this software creates.
AntiVirus Developers purposefully Market their product to create a “ Fear Factor “. In so doing, creating a False Need for their Product.
The The Built in Security is all that is required to protect the computer.
Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions
Avast AntiVirus
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