"Your system is infected with (3) Viruses” when opening a Safari tab

I get that message about once a week. It doesn't seem to be triggered by any particular website I visit. I would love to learn how to keep it from popping up. According to malwarebytes I don't have any viruses on my computer.

Just got the same popup when accessing a website using Safari. Completely locked my computer. Had to shut it down. Seems ok now...but not sure. I think I am going to bite the bullet and get Malware Bytes for OS. I had it for my PC and it works great.

If you acquired MalwareBytes from anywhere but the original vendor, there's no easy way to know it hasn't been modified. It should only be downloaded from here:

Malwarebytes for Mac — Mac Antivirus Replacement | Malwarebytes

Installing MalwareBytes will ask for your admin password because it installs a kernel extension as part of its real time protection. The OS will also prompt you to okay the extension in the Security panel.

I had the same issue before on my kid's laptop, but the problem was in some faulty apps.

Then I turned on Gatekeeper to avoid unsigned apps from running on my computer. FYI: Protect your Mac from malware - Apple Support

All - and I do literally mean ALL - AV software on the App Store is a scam. In order to be allowed in the App Store, no app can touch anything outside of itself and your user account. Meaning, it can't search 90% of the drive's folders and files for anything.

Apple has actually stopped allowing any new AV titles in the App Store because they are useless. Those that remain are allowed to stay only because they were already there. And some of them are expensive!

No viruses on iOS? Maybe. But certainly phishing pop-ups and emails. A link on my own website has been hacked to take viewers to gambling websites. So I will continue with anti-virus software - belt and braces.

That's just your site that has been hacked. You can insert JavaScript to redirect anything to anywhere. The problem is not on the iPhone. The problem is on your website. That is what this whole thread, all 27 pages, is about. It's not on your computer, it is on the website.

had the same thing and a chat window appears with a fake apple tech asking to take a look at the problem and sending you a software to take over the computer remotely. then he says in order to fix he needs your CC info.

my computer got infected with JS:Trojan.Cryxos.3699 and I hade to uninstall flash and block pop ups but I still have the problem even after installing Bitdefender

I need help ASAP

Its phishing, Just look at the url. Thats the dead giveaway,

BobTheFisherman knows that. If you think you need to explain it after it has been explained for 34 pages, you should maybe reply to Hardy2211.

I have gotten these rapped ones. It was always when I opened a new tab. I was forced to loose all my data because of it. Always have a time machine backup, I highly recommend it. Also if you own "little snitch" I suggest that, you can spy on the people spying on you basically. Also dont visit websites you never heard of, and look at that link to make sure. Use a antivirus protection app. Try "clean my mac X" or Avast.

godfreedme wrote:

I have this same problem. this is my first MacBook so I'm not sure if this is normal. I don't think I visited any shady sites.

What part of the previous 45 pages is confusing? Can you pinpoint exactly what you don't understand about, "it is a scam?"

You were offered a subscribed calendar from some website, and accepted it. If you’re using current iOS software on your iPhone, look for and delete the fuchsia-colored subscribed calendar in your list of subscribed calendars within the Calendars app, and remove it.

BracelandM wrote:

I keep getting reminders coming up n my calendar of damage saying your information is in danger …how do I remove this from my calendar ?

You were offered and subscribed to a spammer’s spam-filled advertising calendar.

You were served advertising, and particularly advertising which used words that trigger strong fears in you and in many of us, as such advertisements increasingly try to do; some advertising which lied to you.

Here? You need only delete a subscribed calendar that you no longer wish to subscribe to. For details, click or tap > Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support

Lots of these scams around, too. Click or tap > Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Should you want to learn more about this and similar folks all concerned by advertising and related scams, please see the previous fifty-some pages of replies here. Folks fear malware, though the biggest threats we all face in recent times are around bogus advertising, phishing, and scams; around fooling (hacking) us, not fooling (hacking) our devices.

Hello:)I am glad you are getting in there and getting things straightened out!I would suggest that you go through MrHoffman’s post in detail and work through those excellent ideas there.Also any questions as you go forward just come and ask.There are so many smart people here who give of their time and knowledge to help us …all because they want to.Always remember from now on come here and ask b4 something else like this happens as you have friends here to help you.Be well.

thapelo240 wrote:

My iPhone has a virus that keeps on disturbing my screen

There's no virus here. At some website, you were offered and unfortunately accepted a subscription to an advertising-filled calendar.

As with most advertising, this calendar is designed and worded to catch your attention.

Your calendar is fine, there is no virus here, and you will want to delete the particular subscribed calendar, and the advertising will be gone.

Tap or click on the following blue-text link for instructions on how to delete the subscribed calendar: Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support

ranjodh242 wrote:

If you see messages in Calender, then Go to Safari > open Calenders > Account.

there should be 1 account. If you see more than 1 account linked then open them and delete all accounts except you iCloud account.

That could be very bad information. I have more than one account in Calendars and none of them are iCloud. I don't use the iCloud calendar but have both a personal and a work calendar account for a total of two. Both are legitimate.

A better way to phrase it might be to remove any "calendars you don't recognize".

See also:

Delete spam calendars and events on iPhone - Apple Support