However, our own experience shows that similar redirects can even occur after clicking on a Google search result which leads to abandoned and possibly compromised website. Typically, users run into such scams if they click on compromised links or have adware or browser-redirecting virus installed on the system. Your computer is blocked.”Īpple Virus Alert Scam can bother Macbook, iMac, or iPhone users. In some cases, the deceptive site might trigger automatic downloads of a fake text file that says “ This is a VIRUS. The deceptive pop-ups and alerts aggressively urge the user to call “Apple Help Desk” for further instructions on how to clean or reactivate the computer. Some scams might tell the user that the computer is blocked. Such deceptive sites use Apple logos to pose as a trustworthy entity and claim that user’s iOS device is filled with spyware/malware or that passwords were stolen. VIRUS ALERT FROM APPLE or PORNOGRAPHIC VIRUS ALERT FROM APPLE is a catchphrase displayed by fake websites online that are designed to trick users into believing that their Mac or iPhone is heavily infected.
Typical deceptive claims shown by scam websites.
