How to get rid of the new ransomware for Mac.

Last July, I covered a new variant of the Reveton ransomware which affected Macs. Now there is a new variant for the Macs making the rounds. And this ransomware learned from the mistakes of the last variant by affecting Safari users as well as Google Chrome users.

Let me say that this is not really malware in the strict definition. But this malware attempts to get you to pay money in order to use your browser. And while "removal" is a bit more technical then the kind of stuff I normally talk about, most users will still be able to do this.

Google Chrome ransomware removal guide:

Step 1:  Type in the following URL without the quotes: "chrome://settings/clearBrowserData"

Step 2: Clear any data that appears to be related to this ransomware.

Safari ransomware removal guide:

Step 1: Click on the Safari button in the top bar on your Mac. (It will be near the apple you click on to turn off your Mac)

Step 2: Click on Reset Safari.

Step 3: Ensure that all checkboxes are checked and then click reset.

Thank you for reading. I invite readers to comment with any questions or comments.