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Just got a weird audio and pop up message on my imac that my "windows" app had a "malicious pornagraphic spyware" and to call 844-994-1**9  -  closed window and contacted you.  ???????

The ? I have is that what should I do about this weird pop=up message about a windows app malware installed! I have an imac and don't use windows; was using chrome trying to go to ebay. My son has used my computer recently but has before and this never happened. Can you help explain?

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iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5), now running 10.9.5

Posted on Jul 8, 2018 10:33 AM

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Posted on Jul 8, 2018 10:34 AM

Any such message will be a scam.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Just got a weird audio and pop up message on my imac that my "windows" app had a "malicious pornagraphic spyware" and to call 844-994-1**9  -  closed window and contacted you.  ???????

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