Windows 10: Is This Malware Notification Real Or Fake? I can’t tell.

Discus and support Is This Malware Notification Real Or Fake? I can’t tell. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I was browsing the internet, looking for Minecraft for the Xbox 360. I downloaded an image file from a random website, then immediately after,... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by GG96_AnimatesYT, Apr 21, 2024.

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    Is This Malware Notification Real Or Fake? I can’t tell.


    So I was browsing the internet, looking for Minecraft for the Xbox 360. I downloaded an image file from a random website, then immediately after, McAfee or something else kept saying I had a virus. I freaked out and went straight to Windows Secirty so it can delete the virus, which it did. If you were wondering, it was a high but not severe threat. I scanned my device well over 10 times, Windows saying nothing was wrong. However, McAfee or at least I think it is says there is a critical virus and sends me to a shady website asking to search my device. I have never downloaded anything rel

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