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I get constant messages such as; Gmail alert; 'account has been hacked', 'Critical virus alert', 'Your iCloud is being hacked', 'System Mac OS is infected!''

I only get it on my iMac (macOS Monterey version 12.7), which is up to date. Safari 17.0. Ziggo safe online (=F-Secure) scan runs without errors.


It are 10 different messages which appear in random order.

Posted on Oct 18, 2023 5:53 AM

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Posted on Oct 18, 2023 7:40 AM

Those are scams. Do not open, report and delete.

see > Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


macOS is well protected without using third party AV, Protecting, Cleaning junk-ware like Ziggo.

see > macOS - Security - Apple

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I get constant messages such as; Gmail alert; 'account has been hacked', 'Critical virus alert', 'Your iCloud is being hacked', 'System Mac OS is infected!''

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