Are virus warning pop ups "Viruses found" "system is at risk" real? How to deal with virus warning pop ups?

Yes, I ignore this, but how DO you remove it?

Besides "viruses found," McAfee/Norton message also says, "Click to activate!"

I've searched on my computer for both "McAfee" and "Norton," and nothing comes up.

Thank you!

Hello agivingtree,

Thank you for posting to Apple Support Communities. It appears that you have malware that's affecting the Chrome web browser. We recommend getting in touch with the developer of the app for assistance with this: How to contact an app developer - Apple Support

In regard to the Mac security, these articles can help inform you how to keep your Mac safe:

Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support

Ways to avoid malware and harmful apps on Mac - Apple Support

That should help. Let us know if you have any questions.

Take care.

FACT: You were on the Internet.

Translation: A fake popup appeared.

Nothing was infected because a popup from a website does not have the ability to access your system files, modify them, then demand payment to remove something that never existed.

Anyone can write an HTML popup with an image copy of the settings icon. ⚙️

This is a scam!!

If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 

▷ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.

agivingtree wrote:

Does anyone know how to deal with this situation?

Yes. Read Virus notification on MacBook Pro. - Apple Community for instructions for getting rid of those annoyances.

It's in your face (false) advertising and/or a scam to get to your money. Ignore and delete. And no, your computer or Apple will NOT use these methods.