This morning I received a message that my MAC had been infected by a virus and that I should download software to identify the virus and remove it. Does Apple ever do this sort of notification?

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This morning I received a message that my MAC had been infected by a virus and that I should download software to identify the virus and remove it. Does Apple ever do this sort of notification?

This morning I received a message that my MacBook Air had been infected by a virus and I should download software to identify the virus and remove. Does Apple ever provide this type of service>>>

Posted on Sep 24, 2019 8:01 AM

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macjack

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Sep 24, 2019 8:05 AM in response to Wilson2019

No as there are no known viruses that affect Mac OS. Do not download anything, it's a scam.

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

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This morning I received a message that my MAC had been infected by a virus and that I should download software to identify the virus and remove it. Does Apple ever do this sort of notification?

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