How to find and remove the `mshelper` malware on your Mac
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If you`re Mac is slower than usual, experiencing battery drain, and constantly running its fans, you might be affected by a new piece of malware. Mac users around the web are reporting that new malware affecting macOS is circulating under the name mshelper. The malware apparently causes a Mac`s processor to run near 100%, which could prevent other applications from performing well or, in some cases, at all. Continually running the processor at its maximum capacity also has the effect of draining a Macbook`s battery more rapidly which will have an adverse effect on its overall health. If you`re experiencing these problems and think it might be due to the mshelper malware, know that you can remove it from your system. Here`s what you need to do. How to check your Mac for mshelper To see if mshelper is running on your Mac, you`re going to need to open up Activity Monitor. Open Activity Monitor from your Dock or Utilities folder. Click CPU if it isn`t already clicked. Click Proces...