Virus Alert: Is this real? If it is, what can I do to fix it?
I was following an internet link (dumb idea) and received the following;
I also received the same download 3 times (anti-malware.zip) which I have not touched.
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I have made an Automator workflow to remove all the known variants.
You can get it here: http://bit.ly/k5O8Ux
Alternatively you can follow the manual steps:
Open Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor and quit any processes linked to MACDefender.
Delete MACDefender from the Applications folder.
Check System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items for suspicious entries.
Run a Spotlight search for "MACDefender" to check for any associated files that might still be lingering
Substitue "Defender" for "Security" or "Protect" depending on the variant you have.
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Problem description:
slow at start up, screen is distorted while logging in, it is fine after
EtreCheck version: 2.1.8 (121)
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MacBook Pro (13-inch, Early 2011) (Technical Specifications)
MacBook Pro - model: MacBookPro8,1
1 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 CPU: 2-core
4 GB RAM Upgradeable
BANK 0/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
BANK 1/DIMM0
2 GB DDR3 1333 MHz ok
Bluetooth: Old - Handoff/Airdrop2 not supported
Wireless: en1: 802.11 a/b/g/n
Battery Health: Normal - Cycle count 297
Video Information: ℹ️
Intel HD Graphics 3000 - VRAM: 384 MB
Color LCD 1280 x 800
System Software: ℹ️
OS X 10.10.2 (14C109) - Time since boot: 0:7:0
Disk Information: ℹ️
Hitachi HTS545032B9A302 disk0 : (320.07 GB)
EFI (disk0s1) <not mounted> : 210 MB
Recovery HD (disk0s3) <not mounted> [Recovery]: 650 MB
Macintosh HD (disk1) / : 318.84 GB (174.85 GB free)
Encrypted AES-XTS Unlocked
Core Storage: disk0s2 319.21 GB Online
MATSHITADVD-R UJ-898
USB Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad
Apple Inc. BRCM2070 Hub
Apple Inc. Bluetooth USB Host Controller
Apple Inc. FaceTime HD Camera (Built-in)
Apple Computer, Inc. IR Receiver
Thunderbolt Information: ℹ️
Apple Inc. thunderbolt_bus
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Mac App Store and identified developers
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/System/Library/Extensions
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungComposite (1.1.0) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.logmein.driver.LogMeInSoundDriver (1.0.3 - SDK 10.5) [Click for support]
/System/Library/Extensions/ssuddrv.kext/Contents/PlugIns
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMControl (1.1.0) [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.devguru.driver.SamsungACMData (1.1.0) [Click for support]
Startup Items: ℹ️
HP Trap Monitor: Path: /Library/StartupItems/HP Trap Monitor
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[failed] com.apple.ucupdate.plist
[failed] com.apple.watchdogd.plist [Click for details]
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[not loaded] com.google.keystone.agent.plist [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.hp.help.tocgenerator.plist [Click for support]
[not loaded] com.logmein.LMILaunchAgentFixer.plist [Click for support]
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[not loaded] com.logmein.logmeinguiagent.plist [Click for support]
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Android File Transfer Agent Application (/Users/[redacted]/Library/Application Support/Google/Android File Transfer/Android File Transfer Agent.app)
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LogMeInSafari32: Version: 1.0.660 [Click for support]
QuickTime Plugin: Version: 7.7.3
googletalkbrowserplugin: Version: 5.40.2.0 - SDK 10.8 [Click for support]
AdobePDFViewer: Version: 10.0.1 [Click for support]
SharePointBrowserPlugin: Version: 14.1.0 [Click for support]
iPhotoPhotocast: Version: 7.0 - SDK 10.7
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Time Machine: ℹ️
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Top Processes by CPU: ℹ️
7% ocspd
4% WindowServer
1% kextd
0% ps
0% securityd
Top Processes by Memory: ℹ️
137 MB Microsoft Word
120 MB Safari
86 MB ocspd
82 MB CalendarAgent
77 MB WindowServer
Virtual Memory Information: ℹ️
310 MB Free RAM
1.89 GB Active RAM
1.55 GB Inactive RAM
544 MB Wired RAM
1.13 GB Page-ins
8 KB Page-outs
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Apr 4, 2015, 01:12:41 PM /Users/[redacted]/Library/Logs/DiagnosticReports/AdobeResourceSynchronizer_2015 -04-04-131241_[redacted].crash
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Boot to the Recovery HD: Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the COMMAND and R keys until the menu screen appears. Alternatively, restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the OPTION key until the boot manager screen appears. Select the Recovery HD and click on the downward pointing arrow button.
Reinstalling OS X Without Erasing the Drive
Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions: Upon startup select Disk Utility from the main menu. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions as follows.
When the recovery menu appears select Disk Utility and press the Continue button. After Disk Utility loads select the Macintosh HD entry from the the left side list. Click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If Disk Utility reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit Disk Utility and return to the main menu.
Reinstall OS X: Select Reinstall OS X and click on the Continue button.
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet if possible because it is three times faster than wireless.
Alternatively, see:
Reinstall OS X Without Erasing the Drive
Choose the version you have installed now:
OS X Yosemite- Reinstall OS X
OS X Mavericks- Reinstall OS X
OS X Mountain Lion- Reinstall OS X
OS X Lion- Reinstall Mac OS X
Note: You will need an active Internet connection. I suggest using Ethernet
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How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
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