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Chrome virus? New tab opened for competition

Has anyone experienced a new tab opening automatically when using the chrome app? The new tab said I was chosen to participate in a survey to win an iphone 12. When I clicked ok and closed the tab my laptop made a loud beep. I am nervous it was a virus and my laptop has been hacked.

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 11.4

Posted on Jul 18, 2021 5:54 AM

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Jul 18, 2021 6:27 AM in response to Leelah36

1. Remove adware/malware if installed on your Mac..

Run the latest release of Malwarebytes for Mac to remove malware/adware, if installed on your Mac.

For instructions: Install Malwarebytes for Mac v4 Uninstall Malwarebytes for Mac

Click the “FREE DOWNLOAD” button.

Click the “Scan ” button. Once done, quit Malwarebytes for Mac.

Scan for Malware again.

Additional step if necessary.

Reset Chrome. https://support.google.com/chrome/answer/3296214?hl=en

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