To remove a persistent notification on Android as fast as possible, first, press-and-hold on it. Alternatively, swipe the notification left or right to reveal a gear icon on either side, and then tap on it. The notification expands. Tap on “Turn off notifications” at the bottom.
We send you security alerts when we: Detect important actions in your account, like if someone signs in on a new device. Detect suspicious activity in your account, like if an unusual number of emails are sent. Block someone from taking an important action, like viewing stored passwords.
In addition to this, you may receive phony virus warnings via your browser if you unintentionally permit a suspicious website to send you notifications. In contrast, real malware alerts appear as regular notifications, mainly from your cell phone's security suite or one of the antivirus apps installed.
You might have a PUP/adware issuing a fake alert via your web browser if you keep getting security alerts from Google. Alternatively, someone is trying to force their way into your Google account. First, scan your PC using a secure antivirus suite to ensure you haven't got any malware issuing the alert.
Does Google send security alerts? Yes — it's a useful security feature meant to warn you about suspicious activity on your account. Google can send you such alerts when it: Detects suspicious activity on your account — for example, when many emails have been sent from your account at once.
Check Notification Badge Settings
Step 1: Launch the iPhone Settings menu and scroll to the bottom to select the affected app. Step 2: Select Notifications. Step 3: Toggle off the Badges option and toggle it back on. Now, return to the homepage and check if the app's notification badge is still stuck on the app icon.
What does it mean to "clear" Notifications? Each notification can be "cleared" manually by you. When you clear a notification, you're removing it from your action items.
To Disable App Icon Badges Entirely
Alternatively, you can switch it off from: Settings –> Search, then find and select "App icon badges." (Android 8–12) Settings –> Home screen.
Try and Force Restart your iPhone EXACTLY as shown below and see whether that resolves the issue: Press and quickly release Volume UP button. Press and quickly release Volume DOWN button. Press and Hold the SIDE button until an Apple logo appears and then release the Side button (Can take up to 20 seconds.
Why did this happen? Apple Security Alert is a FAKE pop up, caused by a potentially unwanted application installed on your Mac. You may unwillingly ran it from deceptive pop up ads, free software installers or other third-party file downloads.
Apple never issues security alerts through web browsers, so if you're seeing this message, you can be certain that it is a scam. Whatever you do, don't follow any of the instructions on the message — whether it's to click on a link, call a number, or download software.
A Threat Notification is displayed at the top of the page after the user signs into appleid.apple.com. Apple sends an email and iMessage notification to the email addresses and phone numbers associated with the user's Apple ID.
Pop-up viruses often trick people by posing as legitimate security software such as an antivirus program. They usually display a warning of non-existent threats with the intention of panicking you into action. Their hope is that you'll click on the pop-up and pay them to eliminate the “threat”.
Search the product name: When in doubt, look up the name you see in the warning. If you can't find it online, or if the alleged company has terrible reviews, it's almost certainly a fake. Close your browser: To get rid of the ad, close your browser — don't click the “X” on a fake virus pop-up.
On your Mac, use Apple ID Password & Security settings to change the password and security settings associated with your Apple ID. To change these settings, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click [your name] at the top of the sidebar, then click Password & Security on the right.
Does Apple let you know if your phone has a virus? No, as Apple does not have an in-built antivirus and it does not perform malware scans. So, any pop-up virus warnings are fake.