malware named perfetnight

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a malware named perfetnight.com automatically loads. how do i deinstall it. i previously moved it to the trash, but it still automatically pops up when i launch safari. help, please
 

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Mini (2014, 2018, 2020), MBA (2020), iPad Pro (2018), iPhone 13 Pro Max, Watch (S6)
It's possible that this could be simply removed by resetting Safari (in the Safari menu). If that doesn't work, give AdwareMedic a try.
 
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Download and run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac, a bit of a mouthful but it's the new AdwareMedic replacement.

If you still have trouble, download and use Find Any File and go on a search and destroy mission for any name with perfetnight:
http://apps.tempel.org/FindAnyFile/

EDIT:
Or maybe even add these if you still have trouble:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/7306303
and the included link url to get you close to back here
http://www.mac-forums.com/switcher-hangout/328946-perfetnight-app.html
 
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Try running Malwarebytes for mac (formerly adwaremedic) and then move the app to the trash.

Lisa
 

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