I am not computer savvy!
I presume that some .txt files could be potentially concerning.
I found these on my iMac:
f_malware.txt
f_tracking.txt
Should I be concerned?
If so, what steps should I take?
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Original Title: Concerned About Unfamiliar .txt
iMac (2017 – 2020)
well txt files can't execute any sort of code, really so txt files are harmless in themselves
if they were made by some malware then it would be a pretty poor naming convention the malware creators choose, as malware usually wishes to remain undetected.
if it was me then I would try using eTrecheck EtreCheck and let that scan
and then maybe also get the free version of malware bytes and let that scan Malwarebytes Antivirus, Anti-Malware, Privacy & Scam Protection
but no matter what then I would never begin some paid subscription of anything
many such malware /vira/... scanners would be prime suspect as creating files such as
f_malware.txt, f_tracking.txt
to spook you into a life long subscription, sort of a protection money setup.
well txt files can't execute any sort of code, really so txt files are harmless in themselves
if they were made by some malware then it would be a pretty poor naming convention the malware creators choose, as malware usually wishes to remain undetected.
if it was me then I would try using eTrecheck EtreCheck and let that scan
and then maybe also get the free version of malware bytes and let that scan Malwarebytes Antivirus, Anti-Malware, Privacy & Scam Protection
but no matter what then I would never begin some paid subscription of anything
many such malware /vira/... scanners would be prime suspect as creating files such as
f_malware.txt, f_tracking.txt
to spook you into a life long subscription, sort of a protection money setup.
Sounds like it could be related to AdBlock Pro. Do you have that or Safari Extension for blocking ads, or previously used it? The text files contains websites used by that app apparently.
well txt files can't execute any sort of code, really so txt files are harmless in themselves
Thank you sincerely for your clear, helpful, and precise reply! My .txt anxiety has ceased to exist.
3. Pay no attention to file names.
I appreciate your reply.
I stumbled across them while attempting to solve printer issues.
Thanks again for your information.
Interesting! I do have AdBlock Pro.
Thanks.
👍
You're welcome. Glad you found the culprit.
The point is, true malware is not likely to reveal itself with a mere name. The most popular Mac malware goes by the name "Google".
Should I be concerned about 'f_malware.txt' and 'f_tracking.txt' files on my iMac?
