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System pop-up 'virus alert' seems to be malware

Since yesterday I'm receiving system pop-ups on my Mac telling me there's a virus or that I need to update.

These are not actually coming from my system although it is using the system logo.


I downloaded Intego anti-virus software but it can't seem to get rid of it.


Does anyone know how to deal with this?


Many thanks!

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 13.2

Posted on Mar 10, 2023 4:56 AM

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Posted on Mar 10, 2023 5:17 AM

fleur132 wrote:

Since yesterday I'm receiving system pop-ups on my Mac telling me there's a virus or that I need to update.
These are not actually coming from my system although it is using the system logo.

I downloaded Intego anti-virus software but it can't seem to get rid of it.

Does anyone know how to deal with this?

Many thanks!



Since there are no "virus " effecting macOS you can assume it is phishing/pop-up/notification after your money...


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls ...


similar—

McAfee Virus on MacBook Pro running Ventu… - Apple Community





Third party AntiVirus is not recommended— it typically does nothing but add issues to the macOS and competes directly with Apple’s own built in security:


macOS - Security - Apple macOS - Security - Apple

Apple Platform Security - Apple Apple Platform Security - Apple Support




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Mar 10, 2023 5:17 AM in response to fleur132

fleur132 wrote:

Since yesterday I'm receiving system pop-ups on my Mac telling me there's a virus or that I need to update.
These are not actually coming from my system although it is using the system logo.

I downloaded Intego anti-virus software but it can't seem to get rid of it.

Does anyone know how to deal with this?

Many thanks!



Since there are no "virus " effecting macOS you can assume it is phishing/pop-up/notification after your money...


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls ...


similar—

McAfee Virus on MacBook Pro running Ventu… - Apple Community





Third party AntiVirus is not recommended— it typically does nothing but add issues to the macOS and competes directly with Apple’s own built in security:


macOS - Security - Apple macOS - Security - Apple

Apple Platform Security - Apple Apple Platform Security - Apple Support




System pop-up 'virus alert' seems to be malware

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