I have a message on my home screen announcing that my MAC has been infected by a Zeus virus and I need to call an 800 # immediately

What’s going on? Am I infected?

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Posted on Dec 17, 2019 1:02 PM

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Posted on Dec 17, 2019 1:08 PM

All such messages are scams. Close the offending page, and avoid sites that are involved in such bogus advertising tactics.


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Dec 17, 2019 1:08 PM in response to hbgold0225

All such messages are scams. Close the offending page, and avoid sites that are involved in such bogus advertising tactics.


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

Phony "tech support" / "ranso… - Apple Community

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