Please check my computer for Malware, Oh My!

I was scammed by an alleged (but false) technician from Bitdefender. In the subsequent communications with BD, Phil (@Alexandru_BD?), he wrote “May I respectfully suggest that you go to Bleeping Computer to have it examined by a malware identification and removal specialist? The best in the business over there is “ Oh My!.’  He was one of my trainers. Just title your request as something like: ‘Please check my computer for malware, Oh My!’ “  Thank You!

I was scammed by an alleged (but false) technician from Bitdefender. In the subsequent communications with BD, Phil (@Alexandru_BD?), he wrote May I respectfully suggest that you go to Bleeping Computer to have it examined by a malware identification and removal specialist? The best in the business over there is Oh My!.  He was one of my trainers. Just title your request as something like: Please check my computer for malware, Oh My!   Thank You!

Yes, I have an Apple iMac.

Edited by DocCookM, 10 February 2024 - 01:37 PM.

Yes, I have aa Apple iMac.

Thank you!!

DocCookM:

Sorry for the confusion.  I incorrectly assumed that you had a Windows computer.

Bleeping Computer Malware Removal services don't include Apple computers.  I am sorry about that.

I am personally completely ignorant of the Apple OS.  I can only recommend that you run a Bitdefender security scan of your computer.

This link may also help you: https://www.macworld.com/article/671430/how-remove-virus-mac.html.

Please accept my apologies.  Good luck, and have a great day.

Regards,

Phil

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Edited by Chris Cosgrove, 14 February 2024 - 03:55 AM.