{"id":1453,"date":"2021-08-03T13:29:36","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T13:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/?p=1453"},"modified":"2021-10-07T06:51:21","modified_gmt":"2021-10-07T06:51:21","slug":"how-to-remove-apple-security-alert-from-mac-antivirus-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanerone.trendmicro.com\/blog\/how-to-remove-apple-security-alert-from-mac-antivirus-one\/","title":{"rendered":"How to remove Apple Security Alert from Mac"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nWhen you see the \u201cApple Security Alert\u201d or \u201cApple Platform Security\u201d window like this, don\u2019t panic! Don\u2019t call the number! And don\u2019t click any of the buttons! Please directly close your browser and follow the steps in this article to resolve the problem.<\/p>\n

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What is Apple Security Alert?<\/h2>\n

Both the \u201cApple Security Alert\u201d and \u201cApple Platform Security\u201d are similar scam messages displayed by malicious websites, trying to trick you into calling the number for help and paying for their \u201ctechnical support\u201d.<\/p>\n

If you are seeing either of these fake error messages or a similar one, it\u2019s because your Mac is infected with malware or you\u2019ve accidentally clicked on a malicious ad. To fix the issue, you need to block these ads and check your Mac thoroughly for malware.<\/p>\n

How to fix Apple Security Alert scam?<\/h2>\n

Blocking ads is easy. You can use AdBlock One<\/strong><\/a> for free and guarantee a safe browsing environment.<\/p>\n

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To remove malware from your Mac, there are several methods. Some are more complicated than others, so if you\u2019re looking for a no-fuss easy solution, check towards the end of the article.<\/p>\n

Remove malicious apps and files<\/h2>\n
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  1. Open Finder and click on \u201cApplications\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    1. Search through the list for suspicious apps. When you find one, drag and drop it into Trash and select \u201cEmpty Trash\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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      Open Finder, and in the top left-hand corner, select \u201cGo\u201d > \u201cGo to Folder\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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      1. One by one, type each of the following paths into the search box and select \u201cGo\u201d.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n