willeyeam246

Q: virus pops up on chrome internet browser

I keep getting a popup saying I have a virus but avg hasn't said I do so do I actually have a virus

iPod nano, iOS 9.2.1, i got internet on it 😀

Posted on Feb 19, 2016 3:32 PM

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  • by stevejobsfan0123,

    stevejobsfan0123 stevejobsfan0123 Feb 19, 2016 3:34 PM in response to willeyeam246
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    Feb 19, 2016 3:34 PM in response to willeyeam246

    No, you do not. Any such message will be a scam. No website has the capability to scan your computer for viruses.

  • by pinkstones,

    pinkstones pinkstones Feb 19, 2016 3:37 PM in response to willeyeam246
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    Feb 19, 2016 3:37 PM in response to willeyeam246

    willeyeam246 wrote:

     

    I keep getting a popup saying I have a virus but avg hasn't said I do so do I actually have a virus

     

    It's a scam.  There are no viruses currently in the wild that can do any damage to OS X.  It's a browser hijacker, and it's common on the kinds of sites you should avoid.  Force Quit Chrome ( --> Force Quit --> Google Chrome), then restart the browser in Safe Mode by holding down the Shift key.  This prevents any previous tabs/windows from reopening.

     

    You also need to completely uninstall AVG, because as I said, there are no viruses for OS X.  It's a useless program that actually isn't protecting you.  There are no programs you can download, either for free or for a fee, that can keep you from downloading something you shouldn't from somewhere you shouldn't.  Malware/adware are what Mac users need to be vigilant against, and you can do that by avoiding the following kinds of sites:

     

    • XXX sites
    • torrent sites
    • aggregate download sites (CNET, Softonic, Download (dot) com, MacUpdate, etc.)
    • mp3 download sites (Mp3 Skull, mp3monkey, etc.)
    • any site that says you can do or download something you know otherwise costs you money
  • by Eric Root,

    Eric Root Eric Root Feb 20, 2016 6:38 AM in response to willeyeam246
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    Feb 20, 2016 6:38 AM in response to willeyeam246