2023-09-25
Remove false virus notifications from Apple OSX
I recently obtained some sort of scam virus on my iMac that began spamming my notifications every minute or so. The solution was already out there, so I'm just trying to make another web hit for the correct solution. Specifically, I was running macOS Ventura 13.5 (22G74) when I encountered this bug/virus.
TL;DR: Follow: Safari > Settings > Websites > Notifications; select the picture of the settings app & remove it, as described here.
Update: See also this solution.
I'm also adding screenshots of several of the notifications I received; once again, with the hope that you'll find the solution if you searched for any of these strings.
Critical virus alert
Virus detected! Activate your ANTIVIRUS
Your iCloud is being hacked!
Click here to remove the virus
Detected: Trojan_BO8DF831059....
MAC scan required
System Mac OS is infected!
Choose an action to restore the system
Security Alert
You've visited illegal infected website
You have visited unsafe site with illegal content
Your Mac is at risk of being infected by viruses
To continue browsing safely - perform an antivirus scan
Scan
Update Dec. 2024: Here's another type of scam I got recently.
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