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Approach 2 If you do NOT see the contextual menu after clicking right click (or command click), copy the selected text to the Clipboard (press Command C ).

Malware (malicious apps) add a browser helper objects in Safari, Firefox, and Chrome.

While doing so, they do NOT request permission from the administrator.

They also change browsers preferences such as homepage and default search engine.

Furthermore, they may display advertisements whenever you go to your every-day regular websites, search engines, or e-commerce sites.

DownLite trojan particularly makes you visit this site search.conduit.com.

Note: Before performing any of the following steps I highly recommend backing up your Macs data.

Method 1 Remove Malware with Malwarebytes Step 1: Reset Browsers First, reset your Internet browsers settings.

For Safari On the Safari menu bar, click on Safari and choose Reset Safari.

For Chrome While in Chrome click the menu icon and choose Settings.

Now, click on Show Advanced settings (at the bottom of the page).

For Firefox While in Firefox click the menu button and click on Help.

Now, click on the Refresh Firefox button in the top left area of the new page.

Confirm your action by clicking on Refresh Firefox once again.

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Step 2: Download and Install Malwarebytes for Mac Note: Malwarebytes for Mac works on macOS and Mac OS X 10.7 or later.

If you are using this method, make sure you have a supported OS version.

Now, a window will appear showing you the Malwarebytes icon and your Applications folder.

Step 3: Scan your Mac using Malwarebytes Go to Applications (Click Go on the Mac menu bar and select Applications).

Double click the Malwarebytes icon.

If a prompt opens up (asking you if you are sure you want to open the app), click on open.

You will see this one if you are launching Malwarebytes for the first time on your Mac.

Now, close all running programs on your Mac except Malwarebytes, and click on Scan.

Method 2 Manually Delete Malware (Advanced Users Only) To remove DownLite trojan (or any other) malware from your Mac, you need to locate and delete its files.

Step 1: Locate the Malware (DownLite trojan) on your Mac Approach 1 Triple click on the text provided below, to select the whole string (line of text).

LibraryLaunchAgentscom.vsearch.agent.plist Control Click (or right click ) while the string is selected.

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