Unknown malware pop up on my MacBook Air 2015

Message on Mac air about rootkitmalware, said ot to turn off and call 888#, turned off and back on later message and warning off, what should be done now?


This was on Mac air 2015, and warning to leave on and call to get computer running but just turned off.


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Posted on Apr 30, 2024 12:51 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2024 2:35 PM

OLladynow wrote:

Message on Mac air about rootkitmalware, said ot to turn off and call 888#, turned off and back on later message and warning off, what should be done now?

This was on Mac air 2015, and warning to leave on and call to get computer running but just turned off.

It's a scam. Do NOT call that number. Do not give anyone any information. Dismiss the notification. You can turn off future ones here:


Stop unwanted Notifications - Apple Community


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Apr 30, 2024 2:35 PM in response to OLladynow

OLladynow wrote:

Message on Mac air about rootkitmalware, said ot to turn off and call 888#, turned off and back on later message and warning off, what should be done now?

This was on Mac air 2015, and warning to leave on and call to get computer running but just turned off.

It's a scam. Do NOT call that number. Do not give anyone any information. Dismiss the notification. You can turn off future ones here:


Stop unwanted Notifications - Apple Community


Unknown malware pop up on my MacBook Air 2015

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