![]() ![]() When installed, they cause redirects to dubious, deceptive websites, gather user-data and feed people with intrusive advertisements. Typically, people download and install apps of this type unintentionally. Scam websites are often opened by browsers that have potentially unwanted apps (PUAs) installed. If a browser opens these scams, ignore them. Do not take this and other scams seriously. The scammers who designed this deceptive site try to trick people into purchasing unnecessary software or paying for 'online technical support’. If contacted, they attempt to extort money from unsuspecting people. Note, this is not an official Apple customer service number and belongs to scammers. Visitors are urged to visit the nearest Mac repair service or to call the ’+1-87’ number. It is stated that the firewall installed on the operating system failed to protect the system and that the system was damaged. Another pop-up states that the website has detected the ZEUS virus and, additionally, a suspicious trojan was attempting to access logins, banking details, and track Internet browsing activity. It is also states that if the website is closed, the operating system will remain damaged and vulnerable. According to one, MAC OS X is infected with viruses and other malicious applications, and these must be removed and system damage repaired. When opened, this scam website displays a number of pop-ups. All malware detections mentioned on this web page are fake. ![]() We strongly recommend that you ignore this scam and do not call these people. In fact, this is a scam website designed to trick people into contacting scammers by calling them on the telephone number provided. 'ZEUS VIRUS DETECTED !!!’ is a fake notification relating to viruses and malicious applications - these are 'detected’ by a deceptive website disguised as an official Apple site. Our award-winning cybersecurity tool scans and blocks Windows, Mac, and mobile malware, helping you protect the people you care about, regardless of which device they’re on. AVG AntiVirus FREE for Mac outfits your Mac with the same industry-leading security as our PC solution. For more information, see this blog post on the analysis of a Zbot variant. Zbot is a known family of Trojans capable of stealing user information, such as banking credentials, using man-in-the-browser (MiTB) keystroke logging and form grabbing. How to remove ‘ZEUS VIRUS DETECTED !!!’ from Mac? What is 'ZEUS VIRUS DETECTED !!!’?
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