A malware scanner I have not asked for

I have been receiving aggressive advertisement for a malware scanner lately. See screenshot.

I can´t figure out where this comes from, wether it is serious or a trap. How to deal with it?

iMac Pro

Posted on Oct 15, 2019 2:22 AM

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3 replies

dialabrain

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Oct 15, 2019 2:43 AM in response to andreas christoph

It's definitely a scam.

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

Oct 15, 2019 2:49 AM in response to dialabrain

Thanks, brain!

dialabrain

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Oct 15, 2019 2:57 AM in response to andreas christoph

You're welcome.

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