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Strange “security” message

I just clicked what looked like an ordinary news article and suddenly found my screen occupied with a flashing message and VoiceOver telling me “your computer has been locked up because of a security threat. Please click here to call Apple support. Please do not attempt to shut down your computer or turn off this message as this will allow your identity to be stolen.“ Has anyone else experienced this one, and does Apple already know about it?

iPad Pro, iPadOS 15

Posted on Nov 30, 2022 11:02 AM

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Posted on Nov 30, 2022 11:08 AM

Sounds like phishing to me.


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Nov 30, 2022 11:08 AM in response to Seniordogs

Sounds like phishing to me.


Identifying legitimate emails from the App Store and iTunes Store - Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


Strange “security” message

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