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hi , new forum. first off believe macs don't viruses ? every time open safari messege saying have won iphone 4s , blocks me going futher? help.

 

that ad, short "advertisement", not virus.
here prevent further popups.
maybe section titled "why being redirected other sites?" in following faq can help?

there zero viruses affecting mac os x in public circulation, there other kinds of malware existing, can infect mac.
long don't install software unknown , untrusted sources, safe, malware needs administrative permissions run successfully, means, need install malware yourself, can't install (one of reasons, why mac os x virus hasn't appeared yet).
learn more malware in mac os x , steps can taken protect yourself, read following f.a.q.:

mac virus/malware info by ggjstudios
the above f.a.q. includes following topics:

• malware terminology - difference between viruses, worms, , trojans?
• antivirus apps
• what security steps should take?
• what sending files windows users?
• why being redirected other sites?
• recent threats in news

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to learn more mac os x: helpful information mac user by ggjstudios​

"how maximise macrumors troubleshooting experience" created mad jew in 2006​

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