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Here's how to remove MacChanger from Mac. For starters, use CleanMyMac X@ https://macpaw.audw.net/c/376211/63812/1733 so u can efficiently manage installed app & your Mac.

Below are the uninstall script codes (beta):

#!/bin/bash

# Remove MacChanger Trojan

# Check if MacChanger Trojan is installed
if [ ! -d "/Library/Application Support/MacChanger" ]; then
echo "MacChanger Trojan is not installed"
exit 1
fi

# Delete the MacChanger Trojan folder
rm -rf "/Library/Application Support/MacChanger"

# Delete the MacChanger Trojan Launch Agent
rm -rf ~/Library/LaunchAgents/com.macchanger.macchanger.plist

# Restart your computer
reboot

[FYI] MacChanger has been flagged as malware because it can change the default search engine and homepage on Macs without the user's consent. It can also take over the Mac's web browser and steal personal information.

MacChanger is a Trojan that is often bundled with other malware. It can be installed on Macs when users download and install malicious files from the internet.

Once MacChanger is installed, it can change the default search engine and homepage on the Mac. It can also take over the Mac's web browser and steal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

MacChanger can be difficult to remove. It is important to use a Mac antivirus program or Mac adware removal tool to scan your Mac for MacChanger and remove it.

ii. Note that there are several reported variants of MacChanger. These variants may have different names and may be distributed in different ways. However, they all share the same basic functionality of changing the default search engine and homepage on Mac computers.

Some of the reported variants of MacChanger include:
* MacChanger
* MacChanger.app
* MacChanger.helper
* MacChanger.installer
* MacChanger.launchagent
* MacChanger.plist

These variants may be distributed through email attachments, malicious websites, or fake software updates. Once installed, they can change the default search engine and homepage on the Mac. They can also take over the Mac's web browser and steal personal information, such as passwords and credit card numbers.

If you think that your Mac may be infected with MacChanger, you can scan your Mac with a Mac antivirus program or Mac adware removal tool. If you find MacChanger, you should remove it as soon as possible.

Here are some tips to prevent MacChanger infection:
* Only download files from trusted sources
* Be careful about what websites you visit
* Use a Mac antivirus program or Mac adware removal tool
* Keep your Mac up to date with the latest security patches