Safari: Detect and remove virus

Apple devices are considered particularly safe. If your device does get caught, you can use a virus scanner to clean up your device and your Safari browser. Beware: false positives can also fuel your fear.

A popup informs: Virus has infected Safari

Are you surfing and suddenly a popup or even a new tab appears, informing you that you have been infected by a virus? Do not click on the message under any circumstances and especially do not download any programs that are recommended in this message. Safari is not a virus scanner and cannot inform you if your system is infected with malware.

1. Delete the cookies and cache.
2. In Safari, activate the popup blocker under "Preferences > Security > Suppress popups". If the checkmark is set, all popups will be blocked.

Solutions if Safari is infected with malware

After such a message or if you really suspect that you have caught a virus or other malware, you should scan your Mac. Signs of malware include locking up certain areas of your hard drive, intrusive advertisements in the form of popups, or even a very slow system.

1. Decide on an antivirus. Sie können zum Beispiel kostenlose Programme wie MacKeeper oder Free Antivirus nutzen.
2. Ist das Programm vollständig installiert, starten Sie es.
3. Führen Sie einen vollständigen Systemscan durch. Der Scan kann je nach Größer Ihrer Festplatten bis zu einigen Stunden in Anspruch nehmen.