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virus alert says my " system is seriously damaged, found 4 viruses. " Directing me to "1. download free virus app and 2. download Mac Cleaner to recover system." Should I do this?

Posted on Sep 20, 2019 8:33 PM

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dialabrain

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Posted on Sep 20, 2019 8:47 PM

No. It's a scam.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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dialabrain

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Sep 20, 2019 8:47 PM in response to helpmate55

No. It's a scam.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Eau Rouge

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Sep 20, 2019 8:54 PM in response to helpmate55

Definitely not. There are no viruses that attack the Mac, it is a scam. Ignore it, Macs do not need Anti-Virus apps, nor do they need cleaners or optimisers such as Mac cleaner. Apps like these are more likely to cause problems for your Mac than improve them.

BDAqua

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Sep 21, 2019 7:49 AM in response to helpmate55

Pure scam.

Oct 7, 2019 10:00 AM in response to helpmate55

Likewise for iPad Pro?

Oct 7, 2019 10:17 AM in response to annoctober

It's even more of a scam for an iOS device.

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