We have created a script to help you remove MacProtector and MacDefender which you can download below. Please note that this is not Anti-Virus product, this is only a script which removes these particular malware applications. Users should backup their computer and confirm the hash below the file download. We have used it successfully and will have an improved on by Sunday.
The instructions are as follows after unzipping and mounting the Disk Image File.
- Close MacProtector's or MacDefender's annoying window and stop any scans it is performing, THEY ARE FAKE!.
- Double click on RemoveMacDefenderProtector.
- You will be in the Applications folder, scroll down and find either MacDefender or MacProtector, MacSecurity.
- Choose the one you wish to remove and eventually the MacProtector/defender indicator will close.
- The application will be moved into the trash. Confirm this by opening the trash.
- Your browser will direct you back to our site which includes some tips for settings in Safari.
If you have any questions please use the contact form on our site. For more information about our investigation please see our draft report page. Please note, our site has no ads and we do not wish to track your. This script we have used with our clients and have determined that we can release it publicly.
System requirements- MacOSX 10.6
MagmaticMalwareRemove5_02v.dmg.zip
SHA(MagmaticMalwareRemove5_02v.dmg.zip)= dc795ac2fcc92a284802090048a20e38e147918e
http://magmatic.com/storage/publicscript/MagmaticMalwareRemove5_02v.dmg.zip