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I was using google app and suddenly a “window” appeared on my iPad screen NET SHIELD UPDATE from Safari-protection.com saying Net Shield Required and I must INSTALL!
The seconds were ticking away before it was automatically installed...
I immediately ignored and closed because I thought it’s a bug/virus ... but does anyone know what it is and what’s going on here?
(I was googling for a digital planner.)
Thank you.
Hi Bedouin1,
Pls read the explanation below by 1 of our community experts, macjack:
No, it's not from Apple. You are being pestered by a pop-up adware. You don't need anything of the sort.
No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system. Your Mac has all the built-in protection you need.
Hope this helps.
Hi Bedouin1,
Pls read the explanation below by 1 of our community experts, macjack:
No, it's not from Apple. You are being pestered by a pop-up adware. You don't need anything of the sort.
No Anti-Virus software or so-called “cleaning” apps are needed or recommended for Mac OS. They can conflict with Mac's own built-in security. At best they will slow your Mac by using unnecessary resources and at worst will bork your entire system. Your Mac has all the built-in protection you need.
Hope this helps.
Thank you. It's the first time I have a "pop-up adware" on my screen. Shouldn't the built in security have prevented that, or warned me? It's VERY easy to fall into this trap but I was lucky...
Thank you so much for your calming reply!
No problem, you are most welcome 😃
Safari-protection.com
