Malware may be installed in any number of locations on the Macintosh HD, following are some of the most common locations, access information and additional tools that may be useful for a manual removal process. Manual Removal Location of Malicious Files/Processes
Download and install the Malwarebytes for Macintosh application from.We recommend using the MalwareBytes product for Macintosh as a first step in the removal process for malware on Macintosh computers. Malware removal involves uninstalling applications such as Search Conduit, Mackeeper, MPlayerX, Genieo, InstallMac, Downlite, etc and deleting files from both the System Library and the User Library. Institutionally owned Macintosh computers that are infected will be re-imaged.
The Technology Helpline staff is available to help with malware removal from personally owned Macintosh computers during regular hours.