OSX.AgentProxy

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Short bio

OSX.AgentProxy is Malwarebytes detection name for a Trojan that changes the proxy settings on a Mac.

Aftermath

Users may find their proxy settings have changed. To view or change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Network in the sidebar, click a network service, click Details, then click Proxies. 

Protection

Malwarebytes for Mac detects and removes OSX.AgentProxy.

Home remediation

Malwarebytes for Mac will detect and remove the components of this malware.

Download and install the latest version of Malwarebytes for Mac.

Click the “Scan Now” button to perform a system scan.

If threats are detected during the scan, a count of detected threats is displayed. More detailed threat information is displayed after the scan completes.

Click “Confirm” to move the detected threats to Quarantaine.

If a restart is required to complete remediation of threats detected during a scan, you will be notified. When a restart is required, please remember to save all work before clicking “Restart”.

Associated threats

MacOS.Trojan.AgentProxy