Fake virus alerts from McAffee

Since yesterday i kept getting these fake virus alerts on the “setting” app on my mac. They are fake because i was told that it was a scam making me try to download McAffee. But i keep getting these fake alerts on my “settings” app. how do i prevent it? I wish i knew how to snap a picture of it and put it on this board to show you 🤷

MacBook Air, macOS 13.4

Posted on May 29, 2023 7:33 AM

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May 29, 2023 7:35 AM in response to Drickbay

Drickbay wrote:

Since yesterday i kept getting these fake virus alerts on the “setting” app on my mac. They are fake because i was told that it was a scam making me try to download McAffee. But i keep getting these fake alerts on my “settings” app. how do i prevent it? I wish i knew how to snap a picture of it and put it on this board to show you 🤷

Two things you can try.

In Safari turn off notifications for the scam website.

Try a safe boot to clear any startup third party apps.

May 29, 2023 7:39 AM in response to Drickbay

Drickbay wrote:

Since yesterday i kept getting these fake virus alerts on the “setting” app on my mac. They are fake because i was told that it was a scam making me try to download McAffee. But i keep getting these fake alerts on my “settings” app. how do i prevent it? I wish i knew how to snap a picture of it and put it on this board to show you 🤷


Turn off any or all offenders—via Safari>Settings>Websites>Notifications

Customize website notifications in Safari on Mac - Apple Support


Fake virus alerts from McAffee

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