@leocg Correction to my last message, it is scamclub that has been linked to this phishing attack:

https://forums.malwarebytes.com/topic/305076-associated-press-espn-cbs-among-top-sites-serving-fake-virus-alerts/

And apparently originally found on cell phones (mobile devices).

I didn't mention it, but I did attempt to follow your suggestions, but without success (could be operator error).