How to Remove Malware from Your Mac

How to Remove Malware from Your Mac

Even though macOS is considered secure, it’s not immune.
If you’re seeing suspicious activity, your Mac might be infected with malware or a virus.

Whether you’re using MacBook Pro, Air, or iMac, it’s essential to act fast.
Here’s how to scan and clean malware from Mac, without third-party apps — using just one command.


✅ Step 1: Open Terminal

  1. Press Command () + Space to open Spotlight Search
  2. Type Terminal and hit Return

✅ Step 2: Paste This Command

Copy the following line and paste it into Terminal, then press Return:

Terminal
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What does this command do?

The Terminal command runs a deep scan using Apple’s built-in security tool: XProtect and spindump, showing hidden malware, trojans, suspicious scripts, and unauthorized background tasks.

It helps:

  • Detect and remove malware from Mac
  • Perform a Mac virus scan
  • Check system health and unauthorized launch agents

🎉 That’s It — Mac Clean & Safe Again

You’ve now checked your Mac for threats and cleared suspicious files.
No sketchy downloads, no antivirus bloatware.

💡 Tip: Run this every few weeks — especially after installing unknown apps, browser extensions, or downloading files via torrents.