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Random tabs in safari!!

Whenever I open safari it usually opens radom tabs along with the homepage. Also, during my web searches. Tabs such as, Mac Keeper. They look like filled with spam. Help me to figure it out, thank you.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.5

Posted on Dec 11, 2021 8:53 AM

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Posted on Dec 11, 2021 9:42 AM

   1. Remove adware if installed on your Mac..


       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.


  2. Reset search engine:    https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

  3. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac 

  4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions


      https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

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Dec 11, 2021 9:42 AM in response to Ghidaamou

   1. Remove adware if installed on your Mac..


       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.


  2. Reset search engine:    https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/customize-your-search-ibrwe75c2a3c/mac

  3. Reset  Homepage.   https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/set-your-homepage-ibrw1020/mac 

  4. Remove unknown extensions:  Safari > Preferences > Extensions


      https://support.apple.com/guide/safari/use-safari-extensions-sfri32508/mac

Random tabs in safari!!

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