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Chrome and malware

Sometimes when I have Safari open, Chrome will open by itself and states that I have malware and to call an emergency number. Lots of loud music.

Mackeeper will sometimes pop up too.

Is this really malware?


Thanks for helping.


Ron

iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10), 8 GB RAM iPhone 5S 32 GB

Posted on Feb 28, 2015 8:00 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2015 8:02 AM

Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.


The Easy, safe, effective method:

http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php


If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

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Feb 28, 2015 8:02 AM in response to ron8

Please review the options below to determine which method is best to remove the Adware installed on your computer.


The Easy, safe, effective method:

http://www.adwaremedic.com/index.php


If you are comfortable doing manual file removals use the somewhat more difficult method:

http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203987


Also read the articles below to be more prepared for the next time there is an issue on your computer.

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-7471

https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-8071

http://www.thesafemac.com/tech-support-scam-pop-ups/

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