Fixes for Adware and Pop-ups
Adware From Mac. A big number of ads showing up each time you start your browser could indicate that you have some form of adware installed in the browser. Most users don't initially realize that a hijacker has managed to enter their system since most apps of this category get distributed as bonus elements included in installation bundles.
Fixing Safari from Popups
Even although a Mac pc can be more proof against huge scale spyware assaults, your laptop may be vulnerable to customized adware. As an instance, someone that desires to deploy a keylogger, they will be able to accomplish that from a remote location. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AdwCleaner and five of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to AdwCleaner are F-Secure Anti-Virus (Paid), HouseCall (Free), Adware.
[The following comes from user stevejobsfan0123. I have made minor changes to adapt to this presentation.]
Fix Some Browser Popups That Take Over Safari
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Common pop-ups include a message saying the government has seized your computer and you must pay to have it released (often called 'Moneypak'), or a phoney message saying that your computer has been infected, and you need to call a tech support number (sometimes claiming to be Apple) to get it resolved. First, understand that these pop-ups are not caused by a virus and your computer has not been affected. This 'hijack' is limited to your web browser. Also, understand that these messages are scams, so do not pay any money, call the listed number, or provide any personal information. This article will outline the solution to dismiss the pop-up.
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Usually, these pop-ups will not go away by either clicking 'OK' or 'Cancel.' Furthermore, several menus in the menu bar may become disabled and show in gray, including the option to quit Safari. You will likely have to force quit Safari. To do this, press Command + Option + ESC, select Safari, and press Force Quit.
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Relaunch Safari
If you relaunch Safari, the page will reopen. To prevent this from happening, hold down the 'Shift' key while opening Safari. This will prevent windows from the last time Safari was running from reopening.
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This will not work in all cases. The shift key must be held at the right time, and in some cases, even if done correctly, the window reappears. In these circumstances, after force quitting Safari, turn off Wi-Fi or disconnect Ethernet, depending on how you connect to the Internet. Then relaunch Safari normally. It will try to reload the malicious web page, but without a connection, it won't be able to. Navigate away from that page by entering a different URL, i.e. www.apple.com, and trying to load it. Now you can reconnect to the Internet, and the page you entered will appear rather than the malicious one.
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May 28, 2017 7:55 PM
