

You should go to your web browser’s history and cache settings to clear all the browsing data, ensuring your system is completely free from potentially harmful files. This is done to prevent you from needing to download the website’s content repeatedly, thus ensuring a smoother internet browsing experience.

Clear your internet cacheĪ cache is temporary storage on your computer where data from your internet browsing activities are saved.

Each browser has a unique process to change the homepage, so you should follow the necessary steps according to your browser, whether you have Chrome, Safari, or others. If the browser doesn’t have your usual homepage, that’s an indication that your browser has been modified by the malware.

You should go to your web browser’s settings to verify your default homepage. Malware often infects your web browser’s homepage in order to re-infect your Mac after all the threats and suspicious applications have been removed. Furthermore, Malwarebytes provides real-time protection by identifying and removing threats before they harm your system. The software will then provide the information, identifying all the viruses, threats, and malware, so you can delete them from your system. When you access the Malwarebytes tool, you’ll be able to scan your entire computer for known threats and malware. The best way to ensure your computer’s safety is through an anti-malware tool, such as Malwarebytes for Mac. Scan your computer with an anti-malware tool You can then delete the suspicious applications: Finder > Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor > Application > Quit. As such, your activity monitor will reveal your computer’s activity and performance, and you can check the CPU tab to identify suspicious applications. Malicious software usually takes up considerable resources on your computer. If you believe you may have installed or downloaded malicious software, you can access your activity monitor to find its source. Delete the potentially malicious software You will now enter safe mode, and the unwanted malware might not load. When the Apple logo and login windows appear, release the Shift key. You should press the restart button on Mac and then press and hold the Shift key. Entering safe mode may prevent the malware from loading. Safe mode is a feature that allows your computer to check all system programs and software, allowing only the minimum required software to load.
