fueledbymike Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 hey i have a mac and just opened safari a window popped that looked as if it was from a "windows pc" internet browser saying "your files are infected" and showed documents/downloads etc but not my files just examples of documents/downloads saying to buy this product "my pc best defense scanner" i dont think it is just a popup since it changed the whole look of safari to look like windows anyone know if this is a virus? what should i do to make sure i dont have a virus i ran macafee and i dont think it found a virus. any tips Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan999 Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 pop up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanukichu Posted October 8, 2009 Share Posted October 8, 2009 Yeah...it's a pop up. Just close the window. I've gotten a few of those before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
destroyingthescene Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 What they said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgoodcore Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My only tip would be to junk McAfee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fueledbymike Posted October 9, 2009 Author Share Posted October 9, 2009 alright thanks just wanted to make sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexH. Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 My only tip would be to junk McAfee. + use the built-in popup blocker. click Safari > Block Pop-Up Windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricsnow Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 Mike, i can't believe you didn't ask me about this. And this is obviously about Sarah's computer you liar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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