has anyone out there in Mac world recieved an updated software fix for APPLE SECURITY BREACH yet or found it's source, I believe mine came through an opening of Newsmax.com site? while researching news items. I beileive one of the sites I got redirected withoout my consent or knowledge was "RT"
Apple itself has just updated the software for both Apple iPhones AND Apple computers.
Is your problem on your 'phone or on a computer?
If the latter, download and run Malwarebytes (free) available here:- https://www.malwarebytes.com
Maybe you should clarify exactly what is going on. You are posting in the macOS Mojave forum and you mentioned a Mac. Now you are talking about a phone.
Web scams are quite common, but they go away when you close the browser window or quit your browser. If you are getting this display when no web browser is running, then you could have adware.
I'm delighted to learn that the "threatening banners" have ceased! Thanks for advising that they were on a MacBook Pro.
Did you actually run Malwarebytes? If so, did it find anything?
Regardless, please make sure your that your operating system is always kept fully up-to-date. You may find this item helpful:-
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT209149#macos10146
Good luck!
Your own personal requirements are the most important!
The current operating system has full detail here:- https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201475
However, it will shortly be superseded by the next OS - Catalina. https://www.apple.com/uk/macos/catalina-preview/
I'm so pleased to learn that, like me, you love your Mac! Please make sure though, that whatever you choose to do, ensure that you have a backup of all your data!
That sounds like a web scam.
Again thank you for all the help and so you will know, I am still using High Sierra as my computer skills are limited by choice and I have to focus on "hands on" outdoor projects which suck up most of my time leaving me regrettably somewhat lacking in other arenas. Back to work and I appreciate all the help. Also I was able to go to applications, and pull up the most recent sites I had visited whilst researching "Berm homes, for an upcoming development project. I discovered some files with similarities to ones that had been inexplicably intruding on my Mac and deleted same or sent to trash and problem solved. I love my Mac.
In 10 years this is the only issue I have ever had. Cut my time on the computer daily from 3hrs to 30 minutes and has been one of my best experiences over the last 20 years.
Okay so is there a way to stop it as a fake moxilla pop up keeps intruding on the upper right hand corner of my screen somewhat frequently...last one said I had missed 3 calls.
Mozilla ...not moxilla...My phone is an android not Apple so I was instantly aware that it was a fake message...at least that is what I figured????
Great, Thank you, I didn't realize that Malewarebytes had a program for macs...
You're welcome!
Please let us know if you run the software and with what outcome.
Catalina? cool. I am fully backed up. Will wait to upgrade after financial reports in October are completed if I have the time and if available. Thanks again
I think adware could be the case now as the more threatening banners have ceased...so I thank you for your help...and the device is a 2015 Macbook pro. Thanks again
has anyone out there in Mac world recieved an updated software fix for APPLE SECURITY BREACH yet or found it's source, I beleive mine came through an opening of Newsmax site while researching news items.
