my iMac is locked up with a message from Windows defenders security center saying access to this computer is blocked for security reasons. This happened when I tried to access a Facebook.

I tried to access a site on Facebook. The windows collapsed into a big security message windows, defenders security, warning, windows, security center call Microsoft toll-free. I don’t have Microsoft I did have a Microsoft security which I canceled but I don’t have it now and I tried to restart my computer, and the same message came up with my computer locked..

iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Dec 10, 2023 8:52 AM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2023 9:24 AM

It is a scam.

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


Restart in Safe Mode followed by a normal Restart.

see > Use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support

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