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SAFARI "http://macupdate.com-apple.menu" ERROR MESSAGE

From Safari, received a popup window with the following error message:
"http://macupdate.com-apple.menu VIRUS FOUND"
The last website you visited has infected your Mac with a virus.
Press OK to begin the repair process.


I have not gone any farther - is this real?

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Mar 31, 2015 9:11 AM

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Mar 31, 2015 10:19 AM in response to karenfromoriental

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.


2. Relaunch Safari holding the shift key down.


3. Turn off wifi and turn it back on.


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.

SAFARI "http://macupdate.com-apple.menu" ERROR MESSAGE

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