Fake Apple virus warnings, security alerts and messages are tactics used to prompt you to call a number or click on a malicious link. The CyberGuy explains how to protect your devices.

On Windows, this scam worked by displaying fake security alerts on compromised websites ... As with Windows, you may be prompted to enter your Apple credentials to fix the problem.

MacOS has been locked due to unusual activity, try signing in again with your Apple_ID and password,” the display message reads ... get a fake pop-up alert “Apple security warning ...