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c790 · c790 #1 (**permalink**)

08-26-2010, 03:57 PM

I must have clicked on something or went to a bad website, but every once in a while a voice comes on and says something about "pest control" or something. It comes very randomly. I ran Onyx, but it is still happening. There does not seem to be anything minimized. I closed Safari and reopened but it is still happening. I hope it is not a virus or anything.

Any ideas?

Thanks

MYmacROX · MYmacROX #2 (**permalink**)

08-26-2010, 04:04 PM

That is "weird".

If it is a virus, you are going to be famous for being the first person using a Mac to get a virus. Congratulations!

Chris H. · Chris H. #3 (**permalink**)

08-26-2010, 04:43 PM

Sounds like you may've exploited something.

Options? Reinstall Mac OS X.

Which reminds me, what version of Mac OS X are you running and on what type of computer?

LPPU · LPPU #4 (**permalink**)

08-26-2010, 05:26 PM

You mention Safari, so is this happening only when you use Safari or even when you don't have your browser open? Try resetting Safari via the Safari menu, or at least clear the cache.

If it's malware you're concerned about you could download and run iAntivirus or the trial of Macscan.

One more thing, is your system up to date? How about your version of flash? The version of flash in the last combo update wasn't the most up to date version of flash back then, and now it would be several versions behind. One version of flash that wasn't in the combo update contained fixes to what Adobe and others called critical security flaws. I'm not saying that's what your problem is, but no matter what I think it's good for anyone still using flash to make sure they have the latest version.

Chris H. · Chris H. #5 (**permalink**)

08-26-2010, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LPPU

You mention Safari, so is this happening only when you use Safari or even when you don't have your browser open? Try resetting Safari via the Safari menu, or at least clear the cache.

If it's malware you're concerned about you could download and run iAntivirus or the trial of Macscan.

One more thing, is your system up to date? How about your version of flash? The version of flash in the last combo update wasn't the most up to date version of flash back then, and now it would be several versions behind. One version of flash that wasn't in the combo update contained fixes to what Adobe and others called critical security flaws. I'm not saying that's what your problem is, but no matter what I think it's good for anyone still using flash to make sure they have the latest version.

Along those lines, if you're running a modern day Mac (Leopard/Snow Leopard) with Safari 5, try disabling your extensions.

harryb2448 · harryb2448 #6 (**permalink**)

08-26-2010, 06:07 PM

Try going into Safari Preferences, clear cache, cookies and history and see if that gets rid of 'the voice'.

TGITC · TGITC #7 (**permalink**)

08-26-2010, 06:47 PM

Just mute the volume. Problem solved

chas_m · chas_m #8 (**permalink**)

08-27-2010, 02:37 AM

It's not a virus, because there aren't any.

I like how you say you "closed" Safari rather than "quit" Safari. That might be the first clue right there.

Does a restart of the machine clear up the issue? Does it only happen when running Safari?

Corbab · Corbab #9 (**permalink**)

08-27-2010, 02:08 PM

I agree with the previous posters that it sounds like something in the cookies or an object that's hung somehow...

MYmacROX #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 17, 2009 Posts: 3,359 Mac Specs: 2008 15" MBP ML, 2012 21.5" iMac ML	08-26-2010, 04:04 PM That is *"weird". If it is a virus, you are going to be famous for being the first person using a Mac to get a virus. Congratulations! 16GB iPhone 5, 64GB Wi-Fi only iPad 1st Gen. Reminder: Please include your Mac's specs. This will make it much easier for the other members to assist you.*
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chas_m #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,807 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	08-27-2010, 02:37 AM It's not a virus, because there aren't any. I like how you say you "closed" Safari rather than "quit" Safari. That might be the first clue right there. Does a restart of the machine clear up the issue? Does it only happen when running Safari? Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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Corbab #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 13, 2009 Posts: 306 Mac Specs: MacBook Pro, 2.53 GHz, 4 GB DDR3, 250 GB HDD, 10.6.4	08-27-2010, 02:08 PM I agree with the previous posters that it sounds like something in the cookies or an object that's hung somehow... Just a stupid kid with a computer, so take my advice with a grain of salt if that makes a difference to you.
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c790 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Feb 23, 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 29 Mac Specs: IMAC	08-26-2010, 03:57 PM I must have clicked on something or went to a bad website, but every once in a while a voice comes on and says something about "pest control" or something. It comes very randomly. I ran Onyx, but it is still happening. There does not seem to be anything minimized. I closed Safari and reopened but it is still happening. I hope it is not a virus or anything. Any ideas? Thanks
	QUOTE Thanks

LPPU #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Aug 11, 2010 Posts: 23	08-26-2010, 05:26 PM You mention Safari, so is this happening only when you use Safari or even when you don't have your browser open? Try resetting Safari via the Safari menu, or at least clear the cache. If it's malware you're concerned about you could download and run iAntivirus or the trial of Macscan. One more thing, is your system up to date? How about your version of flash? The version of flash in the last combo update wasn't the most up to date version of flash back then, and now it would be several versions behind. One version of flash that wasn't in the combo update contained fixes to what Adobe and others called critical security flaws. I'm not saying that's what your problem is, but no matter what I think it's good for anyone still using flash to make sure they have the latest version.
	QUOTE Thanks

harryb2448 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Nov 28, 2007 Location: Nambucca Heads Australia Posts: 14,262 Mac Specs: iMac i5 2.7GHz OS X.8.3	08-26-2010, 06:07 PM Try going into Safari Preferences, clear cache, cookies and history and see if that gets rid of 'the voice'.
	QUOTE Thanks

TGITC #7 (permalink)
Member Since: Jun 19, 2010 Posts: 114 Mac Specs: iMac 21.5 1TB HDD - iPod Touch 4G	08-26-2010, 06:47 PM Just mute the volume. Problem solved
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