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How to fix XprotectService Mac high CPU problem

When a macOS process named XprotectService siphons off too much CPU, this could be either the system’s normal anti-malware activity or an anomaly.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Does TLauncher have a virus? Here is what you should know

TLauncher, a popular tool to run Minecraft with no strings attached, has been rumored to contain spyware for years; but let’s see if there’s a reason to worry.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove “Browser is infected” pop-up virus from Mac

A recent deluge of pop-up alerts on Macs saying ‘Browser is infected’ is a call to action as it signals a malvertising scam that pushes rogue software.

David Balaban
David Balaban

How to get rid of notifications on Mac

Learn several easy ways to stop annoying notifications on Mac, keeping in mind that the applicable method must align with the origin of such pop-ups.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Yandex Search redirect virus removal from Mac

Learn what kind of a threat the Yandex Search redirect virus is and how to remove it from a Mac computer so that the browsers work as intended.

David Balaban
David Balaban

NBP Mac virus: “nbp will damage your computer”

Yet another Mac malware campaign is underway, with a surge of system alerts reporting an app called NBP as one that will damage the computer.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Pipidae pop-up virus Mac: “Pipidae will damage your computer” alert removal

Find out what the Pipidae Mac virus is, how it affects the system, and what methods can be used to remove it and revert to normal computer operation.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Google LLC background item on Mac: Is it a virus?

Learn how the Google LLC process ends up on a Mac’s background items list, what it does, how to handle it, and whether it poses security or privacy risks.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Utilizing a privacy screen: Advantages, usage, and selection guidelines

Ensuring a decent level of privacy is no walk in the park, and a privacy screen for your computer can take it up a notch – here is how.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Diving deep into the dangerous world of free VPNs

Explore the risks of free VPNs: compromised security, data limits, and hidden costs. Learn why they're not truly free and how to choose safer options.

David Balaban
David Balaban