I get a virus warning and a phone # for clearing. What do I do?

My iMac (OS Sierra) has received a virus warning with a phone # to call> What should I do?

iMac Sierra OS 10.12.6

Posted on Oct 16, 2017 8:48 AM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2017 8:53 AM

ignore it, it's nonsense.


stop going to the site that is trying to scam you


reset Safari if you keep getting this phony ad buy quitting and relaunching Safari while holding down SHIFT.

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I get a virus warning and a phone # for clearing. What do I do?

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