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I received a security lockdown alert which I realised was a scam


I restarted with the shift down to check my mac


when I reopened chrome I didn’t restore any previously open tabs and I cleared my cache


my screen is still still flashing???

MacBook Pro 13″, 10.13

Posted on Oct 27, 2021 12:42 AM

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Posted on Oct 27, 2021 2:17 AM

There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, to download directly from a respected ASC Contributor, the application Malwarebytes for Mac


It is free or paid for added features. 


Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with nor receive compensation from the Developer.


Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.

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Oct 27, 2021 2:17 AM in response to eilishbo

There are no known Windows-like Viruses in the wild that self replicate and affect macOS, because of the underling UNIX  Foundation and Permission Limitation. 


The The Built in Security  is all that is required to protect the computer.


Should “ Certain & Specific Software “ referenced from above be installed - it will negatively impact macOS. It is suggested, to download directly from a respected ASC Contributor, the application Malwarebytes for Mac


It is free or paid for added features. 


Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with nor receive compensation from the Developer.


Run the Application and it should remove the malware / adware. Once done, restart computer and test.

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