if you click on a website link on safari, are you able to get a virus/malware from it?

hearts01 Said:

"if you click on a website link on safari, are you able to get a virus/malware from it? i’m wondering if you could get a virus/malware from clicking on a website on safari. i’m extremely concerned, i was looking at information about colleges. i clicked on a link thinking it would show me more information about colleges. i checked the website and google labelled it as unsafe, saying that site has tricked users to share personal info or downloading files and now i’m extremely worried."

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Use Only MalwareBytes for Mac:

You wont get a virus on it, but quite possibly malware. So, scan with Malwarebytes for Mac. This is software that searches for malware/adware (malicious software). So, scan with it and then remove what is found. Once removed, uninstall MalwareBytes for Mac. Then restart the Mac. It is created by longtime users of these forums. So, that is why it is the only trustworthy and reliable way to go about securing your Mac, when it comes through use of software 

Downloads:

1. Malwarebytes Anti-Malware for Mac
2. Malwarebytes Uninstaller

hearts01 Said:

"if you click on a website link on safari, are you able to get a virus/malware from it?: hello, thanks for your response! however, i don’t have a mac. is there any other way?"

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Using a Mobile Device?:

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