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Virus scam on Macbook Air

The group helped me with a similar question last week-- dialog screen plus web page, plus audio warning that freezes Chrome and won't let me close the tab or the browser. Can't screenshot it but this is URL: http://www.systemalertz.net/mac-alert.html?traffic_source=2858

Last time I was able to force quit Chrome but this time I can't shut Chrome down. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

MacBook Air, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Apr 17, 2015 1:35 PM

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Apr 17, 2015 1:40 PM in response to DW8023

Remove Browser Pop-up Problems

Adblock Plus 1.8.9

remove adware that displays pop-up ads and graphics on your Mac

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Apr 17, 2015 4:30 PM in response to DW8023

How are you trying to force quit, and what exactly happens when you try?

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Apr 17, 2015 3:47 PM in response to DW8023

The same scam affects Safari in the exact same manner.

Read "Ransomware" web pages. Adapt those instructions for Chrome.

It is not a virus nor is it adware, so adware removal instructions are not applicable.

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Virus scam on Macbook Air

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