Detecting viruses after a fake lockup message on Macbook Air
How do you know if you have a virus? Got fake computer lock-up on Facebook.
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.6
How do you know if you have a virus? Got fake computer lock-up on Facebook.
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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 14.6
This is not about detecting viruses (Apple products are not compatible with Microsoft Windows viruses and cannot run them).
This is about detecting scams.
Some key points in a scam:
That’s all the evidence you need to block, report and delete the message.
In closing:
If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.
Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
This is not about detecting viruses (Apple products are not compatible with Microsoft Windows viruses and cannot run them).
This is about detecting scams.
Some key points in a scam:
That’s all the evidence you need to block, report and delete the message.
In closing:
If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.
Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
There are no viruses that affect macOS, so there is nothing to detect.
Fake "you have a virus" messages are scams as old as dirt: Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages - Apple Community
Also, any "security warning" that includes a phone number is likely to be a scam.
U. S. Federal Trade Commission – How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
"If you get this kind of pop-up window on your computer, don’t call the number. Real security warnings and messages will never ask you to call a phone number."
Detecting viruses after a fake lockup message on Macbook Air