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virus after update

hi


I have just update system software and now the browsers keeps directing to an apple branded website and stating i have 3 virus and I must clean it. Apple please what is going on? Are guys trying sell some security software to us.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, iOS 12

Posted on Sep 17, 2018 11:37 PM

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That's not an Apple site and is simply a scam trying to frighten you into buying junk.


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Posted on Sep 17, 2018 11:39 PM

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virus after update

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