Just got hacked i think.

[tiredtoo]

Note from microsoft? saying my computer has been blocked. with number to call etc. have picture of message but don't know how to share it here.
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Macbook pro browsing with Safari.
Suggestions?

[elfin]

1. macBook Pro here - I would ignore it

Shut off internet connection. Empty all browsing history and clear out all cookies. Check your extensions for something out of place and ditch it. Shut down and restart

Had something similar. Do not call the number at all.

[Phoenix61]

2. Delete and ignore it.

Run whatever cleaner programs you have. The problem starts when you call the number and they tell you they need to have remote control of your computer and you give it to them.

[stonecutter357]

3. sounds like ransomware .

Why are you getting Note from microsoft , when you have a Macbook pro ?

[tiredtoo]

8. a scam

[padfun]

5. it's bogus

To end this message, push control-alt-del, then Task Manager. Then find your browser (Mine is Edge) in the list, and click on "End Task." you might have multiple listings of your browser, and it is best to close them all.

It is trying to infect you with malware, and have you call a bogus number and then they will tell you that you need to type is stuff (the run command and a command.) Then they will take over your machine. DONT EVEN CALL THEM!

[keithbvadu2]

9. Some of them are very persistent. You may have to do it 2 or 3 times.

Or reboot/restart once you get rid of the page/notice.

[mobeau69]

6. It's phishing, not a hack.

Never ever reply. Delete and then empty your trash.

[tiredtoo]

7. thanks i will go to work on your suggestions.

[dhill926]

10. yep...exact same thing happened to my Mom....

after I told her to not click on shit of course... . Shut down computer. Went to downloads folder, found the file and trashed. Empty trash. Restart. All is better. Kind of a lame attempt. Started with some weird shit on a PNC Bank password reset link that seemed sketchy...