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    Hit by dylib hijack virus...

    Update: I just flashed macOS to a USB thumb drive. The red box around the Apple logo still appeared. That rules out SSD issues. This is largely to keep others on their toes and provide information, but I do have questions. These are at the end. I am also attaching two EtreCheck reports, one...
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    Safari extensions are not working, Mac got infected?

    Dear Macrumors community, you are my only hope. Several ad-filtering extensions installed through the Mac App Store are not working in Sarafi 14.0.2 under Bis Sur 11.1. The issue is not persistent in other user accounts on my macbook. I did chat to apple support for hours, eventually I was...
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    MP 1,1-5,1 Did I get malware or this is normal?

    I have a MacPro 5.1. I have Mojave installed, but am still using HighSierra most of the time. A few days ago I installed a new USB PCI card and swapped my old GTX 680 for a Radeon 580x. After the PCI card swaps, the only software I recall hastily installing –after receiving a notification– is...
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    Getting Rid of Viruses and Malware on Mac

    I just bought my Mac around June of 2019. Right after getting it, I attempted to get support in troubleshooting my printer connection, and in trying to do so I downloaded something that added malware. I downloaded CleanMyMac X to get rid of it, but ever since that first incident, I've received...