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Scam advertisements circulating across the internet are tricking Mac users into believing their computers are infected after simply viewing an ad, locking browsers with fake warning screens designed to pressure victims into calling bogus support lines or downloading malware. The scam preys on less tech-savvy users, exploiting ad networks to distribute convincing but fraudulent alerts. Security researchers note the tactic continues a long-running trend of browser-lock scams, which remain effective because they mimic legitimate system warnings.