OperativeDesktopfld” will damage your computer warning

OperativeDesktopfld” will damage your computer. Warning appears continuously. File has been deleted and trashcan has been emptied, but warning continues to come up constantly. Any ideas how to fix?

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Dec 20, 2023 08:52 AM

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John Galt

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Dec 20, 2023 09:28 AM in response to Malware-OperativeDesktopfld

Please read About those "<app> will damage your computer" messages - Apple Community.

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