Help with Malware Blocked notification that cannot be removed from screen

I received a Malware Blocked notification on my desktop and it will not go away. I am providing screenshots of file as I was instructed and will appreciate your help.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.3

Posted on Apr 9, 2025 2:04 AM

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Posted on Apr 9, 2025 2:21 AM

Part 1 of 2


Thanks to a long standing contributor @John Galt  to remove this Malware. 


Restart the computer in Safe Mode


Then follow the instructions in link below


About those "<app> will damage your computer" messages


Part 2 of 2


Get rid of com.skype.skype.shareagent.plist Application as Microsoft will shut this service Off in May 2025


Get rid of this Application AVG AntiVirus    >> Useless


com.avg.hub.plist

com.avg.tuneup.plist

com.avg.tuneup.update.plist

com.avg.userinit.plist

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Apr 9, 2025 2:21 AM in response to ehud21

Part 1 of 2


Thanks to a long standing contributor @John Galt  to remove this Malware. 


Restart the computer in Safe Mode


Then follow the instructions in link below


About those "<app> will damage your computer" messages


Part 2 of 2


Get rid of com.skype.skype.shareagent.plist Application as Microsoft will shut this service Off in May 2025


Get rid of this Application AVG AntiVirus    >> Useless


com.avg.hub.plist

com.avg.tuneup.plist

com.avg.tuneup.update.plist

com.avg.userinit.plist

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Help with Malware Blocked notification that cannot be removed from screen

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