⚠️ Messages that look like a virus warning and recommend a specific download as a solution are immediately suspect. There's typically a safer solution.
⚠️ Unexpected pop-up messages indicating a problem and recommending a specific solution are almost always a scam. Make sure you’re already doing all the things you should be doing to stay safe, and you can safely ignore scams like this that try to play on your fears. When in doubt, run an up-to-date scan using your already-installed security software.
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