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. Malware, in simple terms is nasty software that is designed intended to cause damage to your PC. Removing it can be a painful task, so we have reviewed and tested all the top antiviruses for your convenience. So can malware be removed for free? Yes, the process of malware removal can be done completely free of charge with specific software. Malicious software&rpar. 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. 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. 
 • Go into the Downloads folder, or your preferred download location. 
 • Drag the installer to the Trash. ![]() 
 • 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 
 • Move or close the Scan Window. 
 • Go to the Utilities folder in the Applications folder and launch Activity Monitor. 
 • Choose All Processes from the pop up menu in the upper right corner of the window. 
 • 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. 
 • Click the Quit Process button in the upper left corner of the window and select Quit. 
 • Quit Activity Monitor application. 
 • Open the Applications folder. 
 • Locate the app ex. MacDefender, MacSecurity, MacProtector or other name. Lubuntu 2016 for g5 mac. Published on Aug 6, 2016 This was a bit of an experiment. I wanted to see if the newest version of Ubuntu 16.04 LTS would run on a 2004 Apple PowerBook G4 and if it would be usable this way. Lubuntu is a fast and lightweight operating system with a clean and easy-to-use user interface. It is a Linux system, that uses the minimal desktop LXDE/LXQT, and a selection of light applications. Because of this, Lubuntu has very low hardware requirements. Today I tried booting Lubuntu on my G5. First up was the PowerPC Desktop version 16.04, next was the current version 16.10, finally version 16.04.1 of Ubuntu Mate. All three (3) versions enter the GUI and at some point after that the DVD stops and the screen image becomes distorted, image here. First part of the series of videos of my adventure with installing Lubuntu 16.04 and setting up the PowerMac g5 with small upgrade. In this video I am upgrading the ram from its original 256 mb to. 
 • 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 site. User should exercise caution any time they are asked to enter sensitive personal information online.
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