I have a message on my MacBook saying that my PC has been blocked for security reasons. Is this a bond fide message

MacBook is blocked. How can I sort this?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Feb 8, 2024 4:27 AM

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John Galt

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Feb 8, 2024 5:39 AM in response to Farmhouse7

All such things are a scam.

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