I've come across many users who get confused or panicked, the moment they see something strange like "decryptedFile.dmg" in the Disk Utility. Well usually, it is the remnants of the last Flash Player install / update that you performed. Seemingly it is a harmless dmg. Although there is a well-known malware named Flashback, which disguises itself as the decryptedFile.dmg.
If you feel like it might be Flashback, check this link for detailed instructions on how to remove it manually. (Your system is clean if you have to jump from steps 1-3-8-9)
If its not the malware, then note these simple instructions for how to remove the harmless dmg from your system :
If you feel like it might be Flashback, check this link for detailed instructions on how to remove it manually. (Your system is clean if you have to jump from steps 1-3-8-9)
If its not the malware, then note these simple instructions for how to remove the harmless dmg from your system :
- Open Disk Utility
- From the left pane, control-click decryptedFile.dmg and choose the eject option
- Again control-click decryptedFile.dmg and choose "Reveal in Finder" option.
- Now, once you see the file in Finder (usually it's located in the sub-folders of /var/folders), delete it using Cmd-delete
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