"Safari Virus Detected"???

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"Safari Virus Detected"???

Is this just some sort of scare or scam? or should i be worried?

The first screenshot appeared, then i quit chrome, then restarted and went back to what i was doing, then the second screenshot popped up, and redirected my to a website saying "You may have encountered an intrusion" or something to that affect.

It seems like some sort or scam, but just to make sure.. Also how would i know if my mac has been intruded and how do i prevent it?

Thanks in advance!

---First this---

---then this---

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.3)

Posted on Apr 21, 2015 3:02 AM

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stedman1

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Apr 21, 2015 3:07 AM in response to blly97

It is indeed a scam.

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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Apr 21, 2015 3:09 AM in response to stedman1

Thank you!

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