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Computer Help and Support

usonian

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4. I downloaded MalwareBytes but have not run a virus scanner recently. No strange behavior seen.

Reply to Mme. Defarge (Original post)

Sun Apr 7, 2024, 06:32 PM

Apr 2024

Here are free scanners (all with premium features for $$ )
https://www.safetydetectives.com/blog/best-really-free-antivirus-for-mac/

No advice on ios.

TBH, the most common freakish behavior I've seen is the "your device is infected ... please call and send money" one where a script gets your browser in a tight loop, looking like all hell, but that's just a trick to panic you. Kill the browser and delete the page if it pops back, before it goes off again.

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Any advice on the need for antivirus protection [View all] Mme. Defarge Apr 2024 OP

Apple devices are just as vulnerable as Windows Abnredleg Apr 2024 #1

Browsers have gotten much better Shermann Apr 2024 #2

Endorse Bitdefender! Wuddles440 Apr 2024 #5

Keep your OS updated. RandySF Apr 2024 #3

I downloaded MalwareBytes but have not run a virus scanner recently. No strange behavior seen. usonian Apr 2024 #4

Very helpful! Mme. Defarge Apr 2024 #6