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A phishing scam has targeted Mac users by redirecting them from legitimate websites to fake websites which tell them that their computer is infected with a virus. The user is then offered Mac Defender 'anti-virus' software to solve the issue.
This “anti-virus” software is malware (i.e. malicious software). Its ultimate goal is to get the user's credit card information which may be used for fraudulent purposes.
The most common names for this malware are MacDefender, MacProtector and MacSecurity.

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Apple released a free software update (Security Update 2011-003) that will automatically find and remove Mac Defender malware and its known variants.
The Resolution section below also provides step-by-step instructions on how to avoid or manually remove this malware.

The “Flash Player Update REQUIRED” virus on Mac is difficult to get rid of because it keeps coming back no matter what you do. To make sure that you completely delete all infected apps and files, follow the guide above closely. Restart your Mac after performing these steps and see whether the virus symptoms have gone away.

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How to avoid installing this malware

If any notifications about viruses or security software appear, quit Safari or any other browser that you are using. If a normal attempt at quitting the browser doesn’t work, then Force Quit the browser.

In some cases, your browser may automatically download and launch the installer for this malicious software. If this happens, cancel the installation process; do not enter your administrator password. Delete the installer immediately using the steps below.

1. Go into the Downloads folder, or your preferred download location.
2. Drag the installer to the Trash.
3. Empty the Trash.

How to remove this malware

If the malware has been installed, we recommend the following actions:

• Do not provide your credit card information under any circumstances.
• Use the Removal Steps below.

Removal steps

1. Move or close the Scan Window.
2. Go to the Utilities folder in the Applications folder and launch Activity Monitor.
3. Choose All Processes from the pop up menu in the upper right corner of the window.
4. Under the Process Name column, look for the name of the app and click to select it; common app names include: MacDefender, MacSecurity or MacProtector.
5. Click the Quit Process button in the upper left corner of the window and select Quit.
6. Quit Activity Monitor application.
7. Open the Applications folder.
8. Locate the app ex. MacDefender, MacSecurity, MacProtector or other name.
9. Drag to Trash, and empty Trash.

Malware also installs a login item in your account in System Preferences. Removal of the login item is not necessary, but you can remove it by following the steps below.

• Open System Preferences, select Accounts, then Login Items
• Select the name of the app you removed in the steps above ex. MacDefender, MacSecurity, MacProtector
• Click the minus button

Use the steps in the “How to avoid installing this malware” section above to remove the installer from the download location.

Note: Apple provides security updates for the Mac exclusively through Software Update and the Apple Support Downloads site. User should exercise caution any time they are asked to enter sensitive personal information online.

How DO I Delete Downloads On My Mac: Apple interface is one of the most friendly interface used every and will give a smooth options for daily use. The downloads done in Apple Mac device like songs, videos, pictures, applications will be saved on Mac hard drive. These files can be accessible from Downloads folder of your browser and anyone can easily have a look at them using this folder. In this article we will trying to secure the downloads by deleting them from Downloads. So stay connected to this site and you will be amazed to secure your data in few steps.

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How to Delete Downloads and Download History on Mac:

Firstly we will be thinking to get rid of the download history from the Mac browser by using the MacClean Application. This MacClean the new smart cleaning program will remove junk files, browser history, cache, cookie and sessions from Firefox, Opera, Chrome and Safari browser. Follow the below given steps to work on the MacClean on Mac device.

How to Delete Downloads On My Mac With MacClean:

Below are the few steps which will guide you to delete the Downloads using MacClean and at end you will be free from all unwanted data.

• Firstly run the MacClean and select the Cleanup Tools from the left side bar
• Now choose the Large & Old Files from utilities
• Now the Downloads to start scan by taping on Scan option
• View the downloads from Download folder with the file type and file size filter
• Select all or any particular to delete from your device

That’s it! The downloads from the Mac Device can be deleted by using the MacClean in the above process. If you want to delete the cache then follow the below given process.

How to Delete Download History on Mac With MacClean:

Above we have seen the process to delete the Download and now we will be reading how to get rid of history.

• Firstly launch the MacClean and then Choose Internet Junk from left side
• Select the browser with Download history or the junk files
• Tap on Scan and select the browser to find browser history
• Select the Download History and get back to last page
• Click on Clean to Clear download history from Mac

So now your Mac device is safe from Downloads and Download history by using this MacClean program.

How to Delete Downloads on Mac Directly:

How To Get Rid Of Downloads On Macbook

If you don’t want to use any Program then follow this steps to delete the download from Mac directly.

Go to finder from dock and click on it

• Here select Manage page and then find downloads on left list
• When you click on it, view the downloads on right panel
• Select the download using Ctrl+A and Move them to Trash
• That’s it! Your Mac is now free from the Downloads

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Conclusion:

How To Get Rid Of Downloads On Macbook Pro

due to security reasons we must clean the downloads history or downloads from browser. I hope the above said methods are useful to you and hope that your Mac device is now free form downloads. If you have any doubt in this article then let me know in comment box and also share this article with others too.