Good Malware Removal Tool for MAC?

[jetta1223]

Hello,

Does anybody know a good product for a MacBook Air that will remove malware, pop-ups and unwanted webpages randomly popping up on my machine?

Thank you!
Dawn

 

[marg]

Are you running Windows on it? Norton is a good AV for it.

 

[jetta1223]

Actually no Marg, I'm not running Windows, it's a one year old Mac laptop.

 

[marg]

You sure got an infection on that Mac it sounds like? I will check out some free AV's to see what will run on it. Norton free... Kaspersky & Comodo.

 

[marg]

Thats all I can find maybe Avast has a Mac version?

 

[illumination]

Hello,

Does anybody know a good product for a MacBook Air that will remove malware, pop-ups and unwanted webpages randomly popping up on my machine?

Thank you!
Dawn

Is it malware or a "PUP" Potentially Unwanted Program?

If it is the latter, just remove the PUP, and reset your settings in the browser..

 

[viktik]

install adblock plus in your web browser
https://adblockplus.org
https://adblockplus.org

 

[Deleted member 178]

i thought Macs have no viruses /s

 

[Myna]

http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/antivirus-for-mac.html

 

[Cats-4_Owners-2]

i thought Macs have no viruses /s

This has always puzzled me. Maybe 'no viruses' really means far far fewer than Windows. ..and if Mac is like linux, isn't this nearly correct?

 

[ismethere]

nowadays so many...removal tools for MACs don't worry..Games...etc..

 

[Ink]

Welcome.

I primarily use Windows, so my knowledge for the Mac OS is fairly limited. However, I performed a quick Google search for "antivirus for mac", these are some results. I have posted links to the free versions, as I don't believe a paid solution provides any better solutions (apart from better user support). Choose only ONE antivirus solution.

Avast! Free Antivirus for Mac
http://www.avast.com/free-antivirus-mac

AVG Free Antivirus for Mac
http://www.avg.com/gb-en/avg-antivirus-for-mac

Avira Free Antivirus for Mac
http://www.avira.com/en/free-antivirus-mac

Sophos Free Antivirus for Mac
http://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/sophos-antivirus-for-mac-home-edition.aspx

Remember to keep your Mac OS updated and secure, including updating all your installed applications.

Mac OS has some built-in security, such as Firewall and GateKeeper.
More about GateKeeper: http://support.apple.com/kb/ht5290

Also recommended read, posted Feb. 2014. (Recommendations for anti spyware) Topic:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5858362

Hope this helps, let us know what you decide. @jetta1223 What is your primary web browser?

You can post your Security Configuration here, even for Mac users.
http://malwaretips.com/forums/security-configuration-wizard.12/

 

[Ink]

@jetta1223 Try this also, Bitdefender Adware Removal Tool for Mac, as you described you're having pop-ups and random webpages. (For Genieo Adware removal)
http://www.bitdefender.com/solutions/adware-removal-tool.html

 

[Chromatinfish 123]

I would only get antivirus made only for mac/vendors focused on mac antivirus.
I think Sophos, Intego VirusBarrier, and more are the only ones (very few).
ESET Cybersecurity Pro might be okay, too.

 

[Ink]

Intego VirusBarrier isn't free, but it is better dedicated to Mac OS. See their blog, http://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/

I know someone who's been using their security software for a few years, and even though I have recommended free alternates, they haven't switched.

If you're transferring between Windows and Mac often, then it may be a good idea to get an AV that detects Windows malware too. Some malware are cross-platform, Java-based for example.