I received a pop up from "safety.apple.com.hfbiusyne.bgef3pwvsps6px8xjbr5b12awsw.review" stating I had three viruses and should proceed by clicking the "scan now" icon. Is this a legit Apple warning?

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I received a pop up from "safety.apple.com.hfbiusyne.bgef3pwvsps6px8xjbr5b12awsw.review" stating I had three viruses and should proceed by clicking the "scan now" icon. Is this a legit Apple warning?

I received a pop up from "safety.apple.com.hfbiusyne.bgef3pwvsps6px8xjbr5b12awsw.review" stating I had three viruses and should proceed by clicking the "scan now" icon. Is this a legit Apple warning or is it some scam?

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Posted on May 7, 2018 9:45 PM

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May 7, 2018 9:53 PM in response to ayaazfromlasvegas

It’s a scam. Any actual Apple website won’t have anything between .com and the third slash in the address.

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May 7, 2018 9:53 PM in response to Niel

Thank you very much Niel

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I received a pop up from "safety.apple.com.hfbiusyne.bgef3pwvsps6px8xjbr5b12awsw.review" stating I had three viruses and should proceed by clicking the "scan now" icon. Is this a legit Apple warning?

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