Key logger

I got an email telling me that the email writer had placed a key logger on my MacBook Air and was asking for ransom. How do I get rid of the key logger?

MacBook Air, macOS High Sierra

Posted on Jul 28, 2018 8:37 AM

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Jul 28, 2018 9:06 AM in response to doc605

I got an email telling me that the email writer had placed a key logger on my MacBook Air and was asking for ransom. How do I get rid of the key logger?

This sounds like a scam.

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

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