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I've got a pop up sliding up from the top right side of screen, displaying the system prefs icon, warning for various fake problems. Message in correct French, no typos. This happens every 5-10 mins or so. They slide off screen after a few seconds , just the time to make a screen shot. -- How do I eradicate this? -- (macOS Big Sur 11.7.10)
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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 11.7
Hey there!
These are often website notifications that are attempting to trick a user to click them. To disable these, choose Safari > Preferences > Websites, then scroll down and choose Notifications. Remove all sites shown.
-Jack
Hey there!
These are often website notifications that are attempting to trick a user to click them. To disable these, choose Safari > Preferences > Websites, then scroll down and choose Notifications. Remove all sites shown.
-Jack
françois146 Said:
"Suspect a virus: I've got a pop up sliding up from the top right side of screen, displaying the system prefs icon, warning for various fake problems. Message in correct French, no typos. This happens every 5-10 mins or so. They slide off screen after a few seconds , just the time to make a screen shot. -- How do I eradicate this? -- (macOS Big Sur 11.7.10)"
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Thank you for the screenshot.
Troubleshooting Account Info Message:
That is a scam. Apple wouldn't send you an a ransom-sounding eMail or SMS text message. So, what seems to have occurred here is a scam..
So, Report this Message and Secure your Info:
Being account accessibility is of big concern here, (I.)report this message, and (II.)secure your account.
I. Report this Message:
So, report phone call's and messages info to Apple and others (such as your government). Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip
and...
II. Secure your Info:
A. Verify your Devices:
Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support
then...
B. Modify your Credentials:
Having received this, someone may have your credentials. So, by all means, consider modifying them...
How to remove warning notifications for various fake problems on MacBook Pro?
