malware removal

when I open a new browser, my computer automatically populates "www.searchbaron" or "wwwsearchmarquis" in the search bar. I understand that is a know Apple malware. How can I get rid of it?

MacBook, macOS 10.14

Posted on Jun 30, 2020 2:25 PM

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Kurt Lang

Level 9

67,722 points

Jun 30, 2020 2:57 PM in response to malwareproblem

MalwareBytes for Mac should be able to take care of those. It's free to use and easily uninstalled from its menu option when you're done with it.

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