How do I remove "McAfee:Critical Virus Alert" pop up ?

This is popping up all the time. I cannot find it in my applications or anywhere.


It says "from tip.mac-uptodate.com

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 15.5

Posted on Jun 30, 2025 8:46 AM

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Posted on Jun 30, 2025 9:15 AM

smtre wrote:

This is popping up all the time. I cannot find it in my applications or anywhere.

It says "from tip.mac-uptodate.com


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Jun 30, 2025 9:15 AM in response to smtre

smtre wrote:

This is popping up all the time. I cannot find it in my applications or anywhere.

It says "from tip.mac-uptodate.com


ref Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari

Block pop-up ads and windows in Safari - Apple Support -Apple Support


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support



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