how to remove malware

I get this message when I try to login to gmail, but when I scan my Mac with McAffee antivirus, nothing comes up. Does apple provide a malware scan tool for Safari? Using OS 12.0.1


Posted on Feb 10, 2022 10:56 AM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2022 12:24 PM

Hello robinbutter,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you are getting a message regarding malware when you try to log in to your Gmail.


To clarify, this happens on Gmail's webmail, right? Or are you attempting to add an email account using the Mail app?


This is likely a phishing attempt. Check out Recognise and avoid phishing messages, phoney support calls and other scams to learn more.


Malware protection is built-in to macOS. Learn more from Protecting against malware in macOS.


Have a great day!


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Feb 11, 2022 12:24 PM in response to robinbutter

Hello robinbutter,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you are getting a message regarding malware when you try to log in to your Gmail.


To clarify, this happens on Gmail's webmail, right? Or are you attempting to add an email account using the Mail app?


This is likely a phishing attempt. Check out Recognise and avoid phishing messages, phoney support calls and other scams to learn more.


Malware protection is built-in to macOS. Learn more from Protecting against malware in macOS.


Have a great day!


Mar 8, 2022 10:36 AM in response to faith185

I'm getting this message when I open Gmail on Chrome. The website begins with, "accounts.google.com..." To be clear, it's not in an email. It's on the page right after you enter your username. Then instead of inviting you to enter your password, this message shows up.


I'm on a MacBook Pro with macOS Monterey, if that helps.


Also, strangely, when I log into my other Google Account for my work email, this message does not appear. So it's only one email account that seems to be affected?!

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