ASKYOU virus
Why doesn't XProtect get rid of this nuisance virus??
iMac 27″, macOS 11.7
Why doesn't XProtect get rid of this nuisance virus??
iMac 27″, macOS 11.7
Weldon Smith wrote:
Why doesn't XProtect get rid of this nuisance virus??
That’s not a virus, and not malware.
What would you have XProtect do here?
You were offered notifications, accepted that offer, and are now getting those notifications.
If you don’t want the website notifications, turn those off.
Here is how to: Customize website notifications in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
I turn off website notifications, and disable the ability for websites to ask to send notifications.
Here are some other considerations: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Weldon Smith wrote:
Why doesn't XProtect get rid of this nuisance virus??
That’s not a virus, and not malware.
What would you have XProtect do here?
You were offered notifications, accepted that offer, and are now getting those notifications.
If you don’t want the website notifications, turn those off.
Here is how to: Customize website notifications in Safari on Mac - Apple Support
I turn off website notifications, and disable the ability for websites to ask to send notifications.
Here are some other considerations: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Stop unwanted Notifications - Apple Community
Safari Notifications are not a virus. They're not even malware.
Assuming etresoft is correct, open Safari > Preferences > Websites > Notifications and empty the list.
Correct answer received. Thanks etresoft. It is not a virus, just a website on steroids, trying to peddle virus software. Neither pathological, nor benign.
From what I've seen of this, it isn't a virus. It's just a website that asks permissions to post notifications on your computer and you granted that permission.
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