Trojan spyware threat detected computer is locked
Trojan spyware detected. App; Ads.financetrack(2).dll.
MacBook Air 11″, macOS 10.13
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Hello TomBarb,
This appears to be malware/adware and not a legitimate alert from Apple: What is malware on Mac? - Apple Support
"If you see pop-ups on your Mac that just won’t go away, you might have unintentionally downloaded and installed adware (advertising-supported software) or other unwanted software. Certain third-party download sites might include software that you don’t want along with the software that you do.
If you think that you might have malware or adware on your Mac:
- Update to the latest version of macOS. If your Mac is already using the latest version, restart your Mac. macOS includes a built-in tool that removes known malware when restarting.
- Check your Applications folder to see if you have any apps that you don't expect. You can uninstall those apps.
- Check the Extensions tab in Safari settings to see if you installed any unnecessary extensions. You can turn extensions off."
Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support
Let us know if this information helps! Take care.