a pop-up, ivuroinfotech.com has stated that microsoft windows has detected virus attack on my computer. Now i can't use safari as the pop up will not let me back into the browser. i've restarted my computer and such, but cant seem to reset safari with this pop up in the way.
MacBook Pro, iOS 8.1
Force Quit .
Press command + option + esc keys together at the same time. Wait.
When Force Quit window appears, select Safari if not already.
Press Force Quit button at the bottom of the window. Wait.
Safari will quit.
Relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.
Turn off Wifi. Click Wifi icon in the menu bar and select “Turn Wifi off”.
Visit another website.
You won’t have internet connection.
Turn on Wifi. Click Wifi icon in the menu bar and select “Turn Wifi on”.
Select your Network.
SO this was NOT Apple? i got taken
No. That was not from Apple. Basically this is a scam popup.
Best.
SShould have went with my gut. Grrrr, so I blocked my debit card, they got me for 149.00 but this will keep me from getting more charges from them. i should start changing passwords on everything right?
How to handle this problem?
Please follow the instructions given here by Thomas Reed, an expert on Mac security and a frequent contributor to this forum.
Section: “How to respond …….”
http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/
Change all passwords. Please take care of it immediately.
Best.
does anyone know how to reset safari. A pop up, ivuroinfotech.com has rendered my safari useless.
