Apple Computer Virus Malware Scam Notice.
There are many many scams now days when it comes to the internet. And one that has been rearing it’s head more and more lately is a virus pop up on Apple computers. This virus pop up warning window will show up on iMac, Macbook Pro, Macbook Air, Mac Mini, Mac Pro, and even iPad and iPhones. The pop up in question is really more of a version of ransomeware. It can also be classified as malware.
What is ransomeware? Well, ransomeware looks like a virus. In recent cases, users will be browsing the internet using Safari, Firefox or Google Chrome, and a pop up window or a page will appear that states something along of the lines of “You have a virus! Call this 800 number!” or “Your computer has been locked and your files will be deleted unless you call this number.” Some warnings say “Suspicious activity detected.”
Trust none of these warnings.
And once the pop up is activated, you usually cannot close the window. But don’t call that number!
Here is a great article on the subject.
Never, ever, ever call any phone numbers that pop up on your computer. Whether it says it’s Microsoft support, or Apple support. Unless you know that you purposely went looking for that phone number, never call it.
Also, there are many scams where people are now getting phone calls saying that it’s Apple support or Microsoft support, and they can see that your computer is having issues, or that there is suspicious activity, or that you have a virus. This is a total scam.
Never pay anyone for this type of support. In other words, if YOU are being engaged, then it is a scam. And if you’re unsure, just call us here at Cobalt and we will advise you on what to do.
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