Since this afternoon the following infection has been detected on my imac and every 30 mins or so I have a popup informing me of the following "JS:Redirector-BOB [Trj] - Infection Detected - Avast! Web shield has detected a treat."
Does any one know if my computer is at risk?
What is the JS:Redirector-BOB [Trj]?
How do I remove the Trojan from my mac.
JS:Redirector-BOB [Trj] 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 fake message to solve the issue. However, if you follow the fake instruction, your mac will be messed. Its ultimate goal is to get the user's credit card information which may be used for fraudulent purposes. Apple released a free software update that will automatically find and remove the real virus and its known variants. The Resolution section below also provides step-by-step instructions on how to avoid or manually remove this infection.
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?
A. Manual Removal Instruction
If the malware has been installed, we recommend the following actions:
§ Do not provide your credit card information under any circumstances.
§ Use the Removal Instructions below:
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: JS:Redirector-BOB [Trj].
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. JS:Redirector-BOB [Trj] 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.
§ 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.
B. Automatic Removal Instruction
B. Automatic Removal Instruction
Step One: Download SpyHunter freely by clicking on the below button.
Friendly Reminded:
Manual removal of JS:Redirector-BOB [Trj] is known as the most effective way. Anyway, it refers to key parts of computer system, and is recommended only for advanced users. If you have not sufficient expertise on doing that, it is recommended to use the later removal suggestion so that SpyHunter can help you get rid of your problems directly and completely.
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