Update alert for an app I do not have on my computer

[hthomas]

Hey guys. Today I got a alert for a update in the mac app store for an app that I have never bought or had on my machine. It asks for my apple ID and PW. I put mine in to try and get the notification and the little "1" to go away. It says it can't update cause I did not buy it with this ID.

Why would I get an update for something I did not buy in the first place? Its for an app call UbikReader.

any help?

 

[CylonGlitch]

Are you sure you didn't accidentally install some malware and that application is popping up these messages to get your user ID and password?

 

[hthomas]

Are you sure you didn't accidentally install some malware and that application is popping up these messages to get your user ID and password?

Pretty positive I did not do anything that I do not normally do. What is a good program to run to check to see if I picked up some malware?

 

[Pharmscott]

It sounds like your Apple ID might be associated with another device; perhaps an old computer of yours? If your not sure, a safe choice is to go into iTunes and "deauthorize all devices." Then re-authorize the devices you actually have and use.

 

[hthomas]

It sounds like your Apple ID might be associated with another device; perhaps an old computer of yours? If your not sure, a safe choice is to go into iTunes and "deauthorize all devices." Then re-authorize the devices you actually have and use.

I have only had 2 laptops. I can assure that its not being used someone where.

Does anyone know anyway to get rid of the update from keeping on showing up?

 

[DeltaMac]

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Does anyone know anyway to get rid of the update from keeping on showing up?

I found a number of threads, specifically about that UbikReader. Here's one: https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4734494?

I wonder if you also see the same ID listed in that thread, which is "peter.chmel@chello.at"

That thread also has a suggested app that may be the one giving your difficulty, too, which is NOT UbikReader, but is actually, at least in the case of that thread, an app named "Wifi Explorer". The software pirate applies some other credentials to a stolen app, which you have downloaded. That thread may give you some clues about how to decide which download may be the culprit - and will likely not have the same name.