Apple Defender/Virus Website

I was looking through some images on Google, and all of a sudden a page opened calling itself Apple Defender.  I was unable to close the page or even close Safari. I force quit Safari, then reset Safari/emptied the cache.  I checked the downloads area on my Macbook Pro (2010) and it does not appear that anything went there.  The screen said I had 24 trojan horse viruses, among other things!  This is the FIRST time anything like this has opened on my Mac.
Anyone know anything about this?? Thanks!

asp9990 wrote:
Hi,
I have just purchased my MacBook Pro and would like to know what type of anti-virus software.  I afraid to go on the Internet in case someone hacks in to my lovely laptop.  Can someone please advise me.  I have already completed a software update.
thanks
Asp9990
None!  There are NO viruses that can affect OS X.
As far as anyone "hacking" into your computer, make sure your Firewall is turned on.
System Preferences>Sharing>Firewall

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