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Does factory reset remove virus on Mac?

When struggling to remove a stubborn virus on Mac, some users wonder if a factory reset can help, so here is the lowdown on this matter.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Mac virus scan – a must or a whim?

While the Mac is said to be well protected with built-in controls, a Mac virus scan is shaping up to be an important extra layer of security, and here is why.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Can you get a virus from opening an email?

With many users wondering if an email can infect a computer with a virus when opened, let’s go over the risk scenarios and figure out the right precautions.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove Yahoo Search redirect virus from Mac (Safari, Chrome, Firefox)

Learn how to get rid of the Yahoo redirect virus on Mac and stop recurrent unauthorized traffic forwarding in Safari and other browsers on a Mac computer.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove TabSearch Mac malware

Not only is TabSearch a fake search provider, but it is also a strain of Mac malware that redirects web browsers to Yahoo without permission.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove Chillsearch.xyz Mac virus

Browser redirect activity in the Mac arena has intensified with the onset of Chillsearch.xyz, a virus that seizes control of one’s web surfing customizations.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove search-location.com virus from Chrome, Safari, Firefox on Mac

In a recent move, a group of seasoned Mac adware makers added search-location.com webpage to their ever-expanding browser redirect repertoire.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove Guroshied virus popup from Mac

Staying away from guroshied.com is definitely a good idea because it is a harbor for popup scams, clickbait schemes, and sneaky Mac malware.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Remove Trojan horse virus from Mac

This is a round-up of the facts about Trojan horse viruses targeting macOS as well as the best practices of removing them and remediating the impact.

David Balaban
David Balaban

Soap2Day virus removal from Mac

Soap2Day, a service that supposedly provides unlimited access to a huge catalogue of streaming videos, may pose risks Mac users should beware of.

David Balaban
David Balaban